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George Peters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Peters across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Allentown City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lehigh |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Wholesale Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Allentown City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Peters | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Sallie Nicholas | Other | — | 74 | ~1866 |
| Patricia Peters | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Annette Peters | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Irene Peters | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Head, age 23
Lehigh, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | wholesale dealer |
| Industry | confectionery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
Lehigh, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Confectioner |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | WW |
| Home Value / Rent | O |
| Radio Set | 12000 |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Allentown City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lehigh |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Wholesale Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links George Peters across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Peters
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03544-00500)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clara P. Stoneburner | 26 | Daughter | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Ella R. Oplinger | 74 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Emma E. Banker | 84 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Oscar Falk | 33 | Head | Proprietor | Poland |
| 45 | Leah S. Falk | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Arnold J. Falk | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Howard Falk | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Stephen S. Falk | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Avenia Taylor | 36 | Servant | Housework | New Jersey |
| 50 | Howard C. Schadt | 77 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | George H. Peters THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Irene E. Peters | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Annette S. Peters | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Patricia C. Peters | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Sallie Nicholas | 74 | Lodger | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Howard J. Koch | 47 | Head | Pharmacist | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Josephine B. Koch | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Mary K. Koch | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Harry B. Koch | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Earl V. Moat | 41 | Head | Auto Repair Man | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Leona D. Moat | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Larson E. Moat | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Hattie E. Balestridge | 55 | Head | Accountant | New Jersey |
| 65 | Elizabeth Z. Balestridge | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Edwin Z. Balestridge | 27 | Son | Service Man | New Jersey |
| 67 | Allan C. Balestridge | 22 | Son | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Walter B. Sauter | 59 | Head | Maintenance | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Lola E. Sauter | 57 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Katara Arner | 55 | Lodger | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | William S. Broyles | 27 | Head | Draftsman | Texas |
| 73 | Claire S. Broyles | 23 | Wife | Stenographer | S. Dakota |
| 74 | Betty Johnson | 20 | Lodger | — | Colorado |
| 75 | Valmore J. Eron | 50 | Head | Clerk | New Hampshire |
| 76 | Stella C. Eron | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Sarah E. Beidler | 46 | Sister | Silk Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Almon M. S. Miller | 58 | Head | Canvassing | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Paul F. Miller | 28 | Son | Paint Sprayer | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Allen C. Miller | 19 | Son | Paint Sprayer | 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)