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George May — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George May across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Hardware |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George May | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Elizabeth May | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Anna Horan | Other | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Herbert May | Son | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 10 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany-Ger |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany-Ger |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Brass Works |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Brass Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Brass works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7,500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 65
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
| Surname | May |
| Given Name | George D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Hardware |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links George May across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George May
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · 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-t0627-03754-00494)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edna M. Hockerts | 40 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 42 | Mark A. Hockerts | 2 | Son | — | Penna |
| 43 | Walter S. Stoughton | 47 | Head | Clerk | Penna |
| 44 | Helen Stoughton | 44 | Wife | Accountant | Penna |
| 45 | Helen Stoughton | 20 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 46 | Spencer Stoughton | 14 | Son | — | Penna |
| 47 | Freeman Shelly | 38 | Head | Director | Penna |
| 48 | Ethel Shelly | 40 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 49 | Donald Shelly | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 50 | Mildred Thick | 37 | Sister in Law | Cashier | Penna |
| 51 | Earl W. Williams | 39 | Head | Officer | Illinois |
| 52 | Eleanor Williams | 30 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 53 | Albert J. Roberts | 45 | Head | Accountant | New Jersey |
| 54 | Greta Roberts | 43 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Wilbur G. Roberts | 21 | Son | — | Penna |
| 56 | Ann | 17 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Helen | 15 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 58 | Charles F. Mckee | 44 | Head | Clerk | Penna |
| 59 | Mae S. Mckee | 35 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 60 | Betty Jane Mckee | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 61 | Charles F. Mckee | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 62 | Louis E. Amgogge|Amgogue | 30 | Head | Agent | Penna |
| 63 | Alvera Amgogge|Amgogue | 28 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 64 | Patricia Amgogge|Amgogue | 4 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 65 | Louisa G. Amgogge|Amgogue | 2 | Son | — | Penna |
| 66 | Charles Lynch | 60 | Head | Accountant | Penna |
| 67 | Mary Lynch | 51 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 68 | Joseph Killian | 49 | Brother in Law | — | Penna |
| 69 | Mae Lynch | 23 | Daughter | Secretary | Penna |
| 70 | Margaret Lynch | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 71 | Harold J. Schmid | 34 | Head | Manufacturer | Penna |
| 72 | Madeline A. Schmid | 33 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 73 | Harold D. Schmid | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 74 | Thomas F. Hassett | 50 | Head | Mechanic | Penna |
| 75 | Josephine M. Hassett | 48 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 76 | Thomas J. Hassett | 25 | Son | Mechanic | Penna |
| 77 | George D. May THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Manufacturer | Maryland |
| 78 | Elizabeth May | 60 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 79 | Anna Horan | 64 | Sister in Law | — | Penna |
| 80 | Herbert May | 38 | Son | Salesman | Penna |
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)