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George Reese — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Reese across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | McKees Rocks |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1260 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Mckees Rocks |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Reese | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| George Reese | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Mary Reese | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Herbert Reese | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1910
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 25
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Iron Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Mach. Iron Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 8000 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | O |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | Reese |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | McKees Rocks |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1260 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links George Reese across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Reese
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03410-00374)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie Barker | 28 | Wife | Salesclerk | Penna. |
| 2 | Walter Barker | 5 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 3 | Anna Holes | 50 | Mother-in-law | — | Penna. |
| 4 | Anthony Palucis | 52 | Head | Laborer | Lithuania |
| 5 | Anna Palucis | 41 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 6 | Anthony Palucis | 20 | Son | Laborer | Penna. |
| 7 | Anna Palucis | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 8 | Victor Palucis | 5 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 9 | George F. Patterson | 73 | Head | — | Penna. |
| 10 | Bertha Patterson | 64 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 11 | Martha Patterson | 35 | Daughter | Salesclerk | Penna. |
| 12 | James Patterson | 24 | Son | Utility Man | Penna. |
| 13 | Robert Patterson | 20 | Son | Laborer | Penna. |
| 14 | William F. Myers | 56 | Head | Oiler | Penna. |
| 15 | Magdalene Myers | 55 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 16 | William Myers | 33 | Head | Bookkeeper | Penna. |
| 17 | Leona Myers | 30 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 18 | Virginia Myers | 7 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 19 | William Jr. Myers | 2 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 20 | Nancy Jean Myers | 1 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 21 | George Reese THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Foreman | Maryland |
| 22 | Mary Reese | 54 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 23 | Herbert Reese | 26 | Son | Drill Press Operator | Penna. |
| 24 | Ruth Reese | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 25 | James River | 26 | Head | 670 | Virginia |
| 26 | Mary River | 25 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 27 | Irene River | 2 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 28 | Elizabeth Garvey | 44 | Head | — | Penna. |
| 29 | Rita Garvey | 26 | Daughter | Salesclerk | Penna. |
| 30 | Vincent Garvey | 22 | Son | Machinist Apprentice | Penna. |
| 31 | Paul Garvey | 20 | Son | Office Boy | Penna. |
| 32 | Thomas, Jr. Fallon | 25 | Head | Attendant | Penna. |
| 33 | Irene Fallon | 26 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 34 | Margaret Prendergast | 64 | Head | — | Penna. |
| 35 | Walter Bielich | 22 | Head | Mechanic Helper | Penna. |
| 36 | Dorothy Bielich | 23 | Wife | Stenographer | Penna. |
| 37 | Rudolph Pruitt | 65 | Head | Laborer | Austria |
| 38 | Rose Pruitt | 56 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 39 | John L. Griffith | 45 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 40 | Sophia Griffith | 33 | Wife | — | Penna. |
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)