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George Walters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Walters across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes-Barre City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | LUZERNE |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | mechanic |
| Industry | Iron works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 336 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Wilkesbarre City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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 Walters | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Ruby Walters | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Betty Walters | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Mabel Walters | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| George Walters | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 25
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | George H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Department Store |
| 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 |
Head, age 36
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1894 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Iron works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 5 household members
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes-Barre City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | LUZERNE |
| Occupation | mechanic |
| Industry | Iron works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 336 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links George Walters across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Walters
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03563-00602)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edith Karpelony | 56 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 2 | Harry A. Fraley | 57 | Head | Laborer | pennsylvania |
| 3 | Anna Fraley | 51 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 4 | Betty Fraley | 18 | daughter | — | pennsylvania |
| 5 | Lois Fraley | 16 | daughter | — | pennsylvania |
| 6 | Bruce Fraley | 30 | son | Truck Driver | pennsylvania |
| 7 | Bertha Fraley | 25 | daughter in law | — | pennsylvania |
| 8 | Helen Ritter | 50 | Head | — | pennsylvania |
| 9 | Daisy Ritter | 60 | sister | Seamstress | pennsylvania |
| 10 | Hilda Ritter | 53 | sister | Dressmaker | pennsylvania |
| 11 | John Donahoe | 56 | Head | Collector | pennsylvania |
| 12 | Mary A. Donahoe | 54 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 13 | James J. Elliott | 25 | son in law | Roadman | pennsylvania |
| 14 | Mary R. Elliott | 24 | daughter | — | pennsylvania |
| 15 | John Elliott | 5 | grandson | — | pennsylvania |
| 16 | James Jr. Elliott | 1 | grandson | — | pennsylvania |
| 17 | John W. Williamson | 58 | Head | Letter Carrier | pennsylvania |
| 18 | Rachel Williamson | 57 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 19 | Frank Scheff | 54 | Head | Painter & Paperhanger | pennsylvania |
| 20 | Rebecca Scheff | 24 | daughter | — | pennsylvania |
| 21 | George Walters THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Mechanic | pennsylvania |
| 22 | Mabel Walters | 44 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 23 | Ruby Walters | 21 | daughter | Stenographer | pennsylvania |
| 24 | Betty Walters | 14 | daughter | — | pennsylvania |
| 25 | George Jr. Walters | 7 | son | — | pennsylvania |
| 26 | Catherine Mrs. Toole | 57 | Head | — | pennsylvania |
| 27 | John Toole | 28 | son | Tobacco Worker | pennsylvania |
| 28 | Mae Toole | 27 | daughter in law | Waitress | pennsylvania |
| 29 | Cathleen Toole | 40 | sister | — | pennsylvania |
| 30 | John W. Hughes | 63 | Head | Floorman | pennsylvania |
| 31 | Bertha C. Hughes | 64 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 32 | Harley H. Dechmann | 56 | boarder | Lineman | pennsylvania |
| 33 | Martin F. Kaiser | 72 | Head | Plumber | pennsylvania |
| 34 | Mildred A. Kaiser | 68 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
| 35 | Frederick W. Kaiser | 36 | son | Manager | pennsylvania |
| 36 | Henrietta Mrs. Stewart | 66 | Head | — | pennsylvania |
| 37 | Celma M. Stewart | 36 | daughter | School Teacher | pennsylvania |
| 38 | Thomas Fry | 26 | lodger | — | pennsylvania |
| 39 | Henry C. Perry | 26 | Head | Laborer | pennsylvania |
| 40 | Amelia Perry | 23 | wife | — | pennsylvania |
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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)