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George Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Walsh across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Industry | Newspaper |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1193 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Walsh | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Elisabeth Walsh | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Irene Walsh | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| George Walsh | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Charles Griffin | Other | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Rita Walsh | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Mary Walsh | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 13
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Industry | Newspaper |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1193 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links George Walsh across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Walsh
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Irene Walsh
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elisabeth Walsh
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rita Walsh
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03732-00973)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Marsden | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Gerald Marsden | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Frank J. Pascoski | 42 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Mary Pascoski | 39 | Wife | Examiner | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Dorothy Ticktin | 20 | Daughter | Folder | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Sidney Ticktin | 22 | Son-in-law | Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Francis Ticktin | 0 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Marion Pascoski | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | John F. Callahan | 50 | Head | Radio | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Florence Callahan | 48 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 11 | Dorothy Callahan | 22 | Daughter | Copy Holder | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Frank Callahan | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | William Sr. Frantz | 55 | Head | Elevator Mech | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Agnes Frantz | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | William Jr. Frantz | 25 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | John Frantz | 24 | Son | Drafter | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Alfred Frantz | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Mclaine Whitney | 47 | Head | Chauffeur | Texas |
| 19 | Edna M. Whitney | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Elaine Whitney | 19 | Daughter | File Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Idamae Whitney | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | August F. Mills | 64 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Thomas Garrity | 42 | Head | Presshand | Irish Free State |
| 24 | Yvonne Garrity | 34 | Wife | — | Canada French |
| 25 | Thomas Garrity | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Yvonne Garrity | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | John F. Garrity | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | George Walsh | 54 | Head | Station Man | Irish Free State |
| 29 | Mary Walsh | 48 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 30 | George Walsh THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Editor | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Rita Walsh | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Irene Walsh | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Elisabeth Walsh | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 35 | Charles Griffin | 63 | Janitor | Janitor | Maryland |
| 36 | John Mattson | 30 | Head | Jeweler | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Catherine Mattson | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Daniel No Mole | 69 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 39 | James Di Carlo | 36 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 40 | Justine Di Carlo | 27 | 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)