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George Myers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wabash-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this George Myers across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wabash-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1862), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 78
b. ~1862
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wabash-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wabash |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wabash |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Big Four R.R. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Wabash |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1862 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Myers | Head | — | 78 | ~1862 |
| Paul Myers | Son | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1900
Wabash, Indiana
Head, age 33
Wabash, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1867 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1910
Wabash, Indiana
Head, age 43
Wabash, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Years Married | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | engineer |
| Industry | Locomotive |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Wabash, Indiana
Head, age 52
Wabash, Indiana · implied b. ~1868 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Wabash, Indiana
Head, age 63
Wabash, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Wabash-County, Indiana
Head, age 78
Wabash-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1862 — 2 household members
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wabash |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wabash |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Big Four R.R. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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George Myers
Head · 1940 · age 78 · b. ~1862 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Wabash-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Wabash-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01106-00525)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George W. Rudig | 52 | Head | Post Office Clerk | Indiana |
| 2 | Amanda Rudig | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Alvin Rudig | 23 | Son | Helper | Indiana |
| 4 | James E. Boardman | 34 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 5 | Pauline Boardman | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Norma Jean Boardman | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Jack Boardman | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Billy Lee Boardman | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Howard Boardman | 36 | Brother | Helper In Room | Indiana |
| 10 | Helen Boardman | 31 | Sister-in-law | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 11 | Charles Hummer | 63 | Head | Train Dispatcher | Indiana |
| 12 | Jessie Hummer | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Donald Mcdowell | 27 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Indiana |
| 14 | Mary Helen Mcdowell | 26 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Indiana |
| 15 | Jackie Mcdowell | 5 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Judith Mcdowell | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Ruth C. Giver | 39 | Head | Cashier | Indiana |
| 18 | Clotita Giver | 78 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Keith Giver | 21 | Nephew | Optometrist | Indiana |
| 20 | Mahlon Beckman | 37 | Lodger | Foreman | Michigan |
| 21 | Washington Martin | 53 | Head | Labor | Minnesota |
| 22 | Leo Martin | 21 | Son | Tree Trimmer | Kansas |
| 23 | Pearl Martin | 16 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 24 | Otto Richwine | 58 | Head | Painter | Indiana |
| 25 | Arla Richwine | 57 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Floyd Richwine | 25 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 27 | Lavonne Richwine | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 28 | George Myers THIS PERSON | 78 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Michigan |
| 29 | Paul J. Myers | 41 | Son | Cabinet Maker | Indiana |
| 30 | Edward H. Hahn | 67 | Head | Machinist | Germany |
| 31 | Elizabeth Hahn | 62 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Phoebe Margaret Laub | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Cecil Shoemaker | 22 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Indiana |
| 34 | Pauline Shoemaker | 21 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Billy E. Shoemaker | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Walter Black | 24 | Head | Shipping Factory | Indiana |
| 37 | Thelma Black | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Norman Lee Black | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Rev. Raymond H. Smith | 44 | Head | Minister | Indiana |
| 40 | Addie Smith | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
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)