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George Mason — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Mason across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Yard man |
| Industry | PRR station |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Yard Man |
| Township / Ward | Phila |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleora Mason | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Beatrice Mason | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Anna Mason | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| George Mason | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| May Thompson | Other | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Howard Mason | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Andrew Mason | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Robert Mason | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Paul Davis | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| James Mason | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Lucy Mason | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 23
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Bell man |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 11 household members
| Surname | Mason |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Yard man |
| Industry | PRR station |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links George Mason across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Mason
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03718-00162)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Fred Hill | 38 | Lodger | Driver Truck | Georgia |
| 42 | George Mason THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Yard Man | Virginia |
| 43 | Lucy Mason | 42 | Wife | Maid | Virginia |
| 44 | Beatrice Mason | 21 | Daughter | Operator | Penna |
| 45 | James Mason | 19 | Son | Porter | Penna |
| 46 | Anna Mason | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 47 | Andrew Mason | 15 | Son | — | Penna |
| 48 | Howard Mason | 9 | Son | — | Penna |
| 49 | Cleora Mason | 6 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 50 | Robert Mason | 4 | Son | — | Penna |
| 51 | May Thompson | 49 | Lodger | Operator | S. Carolina |
| 52 | Paul G. Davis | 12 | Son | — | Penna |
| 53 | Edward White | 50 | Head | Drill Operator | Georgia |
| 54 | Nomie White | 48 | Wife | Maid | N. Carolina |
| 55 | Juanita White | 20 | Daughter | Packer | Penna |
| 56 | Edward Jr. White | 19 | Son | Laborer | Penna |
| 57 | May Elizabeth Seaton | 61 | Head | House-Keeper | Maryland |
| 58 | Howard Washington | 65 | Brother | — | Maryland |
| 59 | Catherine Parrisell | 40 | Lodger | Maid | New Jersey |
| 60 | Marie Celene Parrisell | 10 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Sarah Henson | 65 | Lodger | — | New Jersey |
| 62 | Mamie Woodley | 70 | Lodger | — | Penna |
| 63 | Frances Addy | 68 | Head | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 64 | Louisa Robinson | 74 | Sister | School Teacher | New Jersey |
| 65 | Ella Sherer | 58 | Lodger | Music Teacher | Penna |
| 66 | Hattie Harris | 57 | Head | — | S. Carolina |
| 67 | Beatrice Marshall | 33 | Daughter | Presser | S. Carolina |
| 68 | Price Marshall | 12 | Grandson | — | Penna |
| 69 | Bernard Marshall | 10 | Grandson | — | Penna |
| 70 | Willie B. Claton | 28 | Daughter | Presser | S. Carolina |
| 71 | Constance Claton | 6 | Grand daughter | — | Penna |
| 72 | Allen Tarrant | 44 | Head | Carpenter | S. Carolina |
| 73 | Frances Tarrant | 40 | Wife | Can Taker | S. Carolina |
| 74 | Daniel Tarrant | 56 | Brother | Huckster | S. Carolina |
| 75 | Susie Tarrant | 57 | Wife | Stripper | S. Carolina |
| 76 | Allen Wilson | 42 | Head | Laborer | S. Carolina |
| 77 | Mattie Wilson | 40 | Wife | Waitress | S. Carolina |
| 78 | Nelson Hart | 22 | Lodger | Utility Boy | Florida |
| 79 | Eugene Mccracklin | 46 | Head | Car Washer | Tenn |
| 80 | Jannie Mccracklin | 48 | Wife | Maid | Tenn |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)