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George Meyers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this George Meyers across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Errand Boy |
| Industry | Book Binding |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 224 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Errand Boy |
| Township / Ward | Chicago City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Meyers | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Joseph Meyers | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Frank Meyers | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Mildred Meyers | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Michael Meyers | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| George Meyers | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Bertha Meyers | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Charles Meyers | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1930
Cook, Illinois
Son, age 8
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1922 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Son, age 19
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1921 — 8 household members
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Occupation | Errand Boy |
| Industry | Book Binding |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 224 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links George Meyers across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Meyers
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Illinois
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Sibling
Joseph Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 32
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00982-00716)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marian Wren | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Michael Wren | 32 | Brother | Bar-Tender | Eire |
| 3 | Frank E. Falk | 67 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Anna M. Falk | 67 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Phillip Smith | 46 | Head | Bakers Helper | Eire |
| 6 | Rose Smith | 40 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 7 | Marie Smith | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 8 | Margaret Smith | 17 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 9 | Rodella Smith | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Bernadette Smith | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Kate Clarke | 62 | Head | — | Eire |
| 12 | Edward P. Clarke | 27 | Son | Life Ins. Agent | Illinois |
| 13 | William Harmon | 33 | Head | Motorman | Illinois |
| 14 | Marie Harmon | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Joan Harmon | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Lavergne Harmon | 8 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 17 | William Wheeler | 74 | Head | — | Canada Eng |
| 18 | Mary W. Kain | 44 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Hubert J. Kain | 18 | Son | Paint Mixer | Illinois |
| 20 | William J. Kain | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Thomas W. Kain | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Catherine Kelly | 65 | Head | — | Eire |
| 23 | John Kelly | 34 | Son | File Setter | Illinois |
| 24 | Edward Kelly | 32 | Son | Usher | Illinois |
| 25 | Alice Kelly | 30 | Daughter | Credit Manager | Illinois |
| 26 | Margaret Kelly | 29 | Daughter | Biller | Illinois |
| 27 | Nicholas Danieler | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Lucy Danieler | 65 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 29 | Marie Smith | 40 | Daughter | Factory Worker | Illinois |
| 30 | Richard Smith | 37 | Son-in-law | Printer | Ohio |
| 31 | Michael Meyers | 65 | Head | Waiter | Illinois |
| 32 | Bertha Meyers | 60 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 33 | Joseph Meyers | 35 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Illinois |
| 34 | Frank Meyers | 32 | Son | Asst Shpg Clerk | Illinois |
| 35 | Charles Meyers | 28 | Son | Machinist | Illinois |
| 36 | Mildred Meyers | 23 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 37 | Edward Meyers | 21 | Son | Wrapper | Illinois |
| 38 | George Meyers THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Errand Boy | Illinois |
| 39 | Sal. Le Giudice | 47 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 40 | Rosaria Le Giudice | 46 | Wife | Factory Worker | Italy |
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)