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George Sharp — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this George Sharp across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Coal Dealer |
| Industry | Retail Coal Co |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 774 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Coal Dealer |
| Township / Ward | Decatur City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Sharp | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Frank Sharp | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| George Sharp | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 36
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Automobiles |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 46
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Boat sealer |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Head, age 56
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Coal Dealer |
| Industry | Retail Coal Co |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 774 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links George Sharp across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Sharp
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00844-00213)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. H. Jr. Logan | 37 | Head | Auditor | Illinois |
| 2 | Alice J. Logan | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | C. H. 3Rd Logan | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Martha Ann Logan | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Millard E. Weed | 45 | Head | Buyer (Ready To Wear) | New York |
| 6 | Virginia W. Weed | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Harold Frick | 36 | Head | Insurance Agt. | Illinois |
| 8 | Yolande Frick | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Lloyd Frick | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Emma Lloyd | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Block 82 Ends Here | None | — | — | — |
| 12 | Harold Courtney | 47 | Head | Supt. | Illinois |
| 13 | Wanetta Courtney | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Rachel Courtney | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Marilyn Courtney | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | W. G. Hickman | 65 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 17 | George A. Sharp THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Coal Dealer | Illinois |
| 18 | Anna E. Sharp | 53 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Frank W. Sharp | 30 | Son | Asst. Coal Dealer | Indiana |
| 20 | Anna Linehart | 77 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Bessie Beadles | 48 | Daughter | Assistant | Illinois |
| 22 | Bow Beadles | 45 | Son-in-law | Barber | Illinois |
| 23 | Ida M. Cornthwaite | 81 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Carrie M. Shaffer | 64 | Lodger | Assistant Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Ada N. Parker | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Merle L. Evans | 44 | Head | (Distill. Plant) Mgr. Salesman | Illinois |
| 27 | Blanche W. Evans | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Carl J. Baldwin | 47 | Head | Fireman | Illinois |
| 29 | Christine E. Baldwin | 46 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Jessie Baldwin | 23 | Daughter | School Teacher | Illinois |
| 31 | Donald Baldwin | 19 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Roger Baldwin | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 33 | B. B. Burns | 53 | Head | Auto Broker | Illinois |
| 34 | Anna L. Burns | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Helen Elizabeth Burns | 30 | Daughter | School Teacher | Illinois |
| 36 | Robert M. Burns | 28 | Son | Mechanic (Aviation Industry) | Illinois |
| 37 | John H. Burns | 25 | Son | Office Work | Illinois |
| 38 | Francis W. Burns | 23 | Son | Asst. Sales Mgr. | Illinois |
| 39 | B. B. Jr. Burns | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Rodney E. Spangler | 41 | Head | Architect | Illinois |
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)