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George Myers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · York-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Myers across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in York-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | York-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George K. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spring Grove borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Industry | Independent |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 648 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Township / Ward | Spring Grove Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 Myers | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Sara Trimmer | Other | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| John Myers | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Mellie Myers | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 42
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George K. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Welder |
| Industry | Chainworks |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 51
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 13 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
York-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 62
York-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Myers |
| Given Name | George K. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spring Grove borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Industry | Independent |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 648 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links George Myers across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Myers
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03644-00410)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Line | None | — | — | — |
| 2 | Gettie C. | 56 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | George T. Stover | 56 | Head | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Lizzie F. Stover | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Richard G. Stover | 22 | Son | Apprentice Tuner & Machine Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Florence S. Shumaker | 19 | Stepdaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Edward B. Shue | 72 | Head | House Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | George K. Myers THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Grocer | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mellie R. Myers | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | John L. Myers | 26 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Sara E. Trimmer | 27 | Roomer | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Emanuel E. Brenneman | 62 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Ida B. Brenneman | 59 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Harry E. Harrold | 40 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Lizzie R. Harrold | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Walton E. Harrold | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | John Koutz | 77 | Boarder | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Elmer H. Harrold | 34 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Edith E. Harrold | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Charles A. Harrold | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Ray E. Kuhn | 12 | Step-son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Lucy Trimmer | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Luther M. Lau | 59 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Iva M. Lau | 57 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Charles P. Stambaugh | 55 | Head | Back-Tender On Machine | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Nellie K. Stambaugh | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Harry D. Herman | 34 | Head | Finisher | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Violet M. Herman | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Elizabeth A. Herman | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Harry D. Herman | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Richard T. Herman | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Ida A. Ross | 77 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Mary E. Shue | 37 | Companion | Companion-Housework | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | George Z. Kopp | 70 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Leah A. D. Kopp | 66 | Wife | Tobacco Stripper | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Edward E. Smith | 66 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Delilah Smith | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Rhoda M. Smith | 36 | Daughter | Paper Counter | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Margaret L. Smith | 33 | Daughter | Paper Counter | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | E. Fred Smith | 31 | Son | Paper Machine | 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)