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George Morrison — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Morrison across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Morrison |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Checker |
| Industry | Bakery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Checker |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Morrison | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Regina Morrison | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Bertha Morrison | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Marie Morrison | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Joseph Morrison | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Catherine Morrison | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Bertha Morrison | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| George Morrison | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| George Morrison | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1918 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morrison |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 22
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1918 — 9 household members
| Surname | Morrison |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Checker |
| Industry | Bakery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Morrison across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Morrison
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Marie Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Catherine Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Regina Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bertha Morrison
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
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 — 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-t0627-03717-00220)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edward J Waters | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Joseph Miller | 45 | Head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Elizabeth Miller | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Leo J Miller | 22 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Francis R Miller | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Elizabeth M Miller | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Walter Muhausen | 46 | Head | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Bessie Muhausen | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Finlay Nickelson | 65 | Head | Loom Fixer | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Myrah Nickelson | 66 | Wife | — | England |
| 51 | William Mullen | 45 | Head | Fruit & Produce Dealer | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Howard B Walt | 56 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Blanch B Walt | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Russell Taylor | 32 | Son in Law | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Mildred A Taylor | 31 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Mildred B Taylor | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Russell H Taylor | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Robert W Taylor | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Joseph Wood | 52 | Head | Laborer | Germany |
| 60 | Lena Wood | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Thomas E Mosselman | 37 | Head | Draftsman | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Bertha B Mosselman | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Doris A Mosselman | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Thomas E Jr Mosselman | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Anna Berryman | 58 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Mamie Macallister | 58 | Head | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Catherine Macallister | 21 | Daughter | Sewing | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | John Macallister | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Joseph A Farren | 33 | Head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Emley J Farren | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Joseph Farren | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | George J Morrison | 47 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Bertha M Morrison | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Bertha M Morrison | 24 | Daughter | Time Keeper | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | George J Morrison THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Checker | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Anna B Morrison | 20 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Catherine J Morrison | 18 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Marie E Morrison | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Regina C Morrison | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Joseph C Morrison | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)