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George Ward — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Ward across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1866), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 74
b. ~1866
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1866 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Pilling | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| George Ward | Head | — | 74 | ~1866 |
| Mary Pilling | Other | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| John Pilling | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Dorothy Ward | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Brick Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 64
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1866 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Printing & Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 60.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 74
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1866 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links George Ward across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Ward
Head · 1940 · age 74 · b. ~1866 · Pennsylvania
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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-t0627-03756-00161)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John E. Myers | 51 | Head | Salesman | Penna |
| 42 | Anna (X) Myers | 50 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 43 | Clifford Swift | 49 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Edna (X) Swift | 37 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 45 | David Swift | 9 | Son | — | Penna |
| 46 | Robert Swift | 3 | Son | — | Penna |
| 47 | George G. Renrow | 54 | Head | Cashier | Penna |
| 48 | Margaret (X) Renrow | 46 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Thomas G. Jackson | 22 | Lodger | Clerk | Penna |
| 50 | Richard R. Swart | 33 | Head | Agent | New York |
| 51 | Kathryn E. Swart | 32 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 52 | Richard R. Jr. Swart | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 53 | George Ward THIS PERSON | 74 | Head | — | England |
| 54 | Dorothy (X) Ward | 60 | Wife | — | England |
| 55 | Mary Pilling | 42 | Lodger | Sales Lady | Virginia |
| 56 | Dorothy J. Pilling | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 57 | John W. Pilling | 9 | Son | — | Penna |
| 58 | Albert Godwin | 40 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 59 | Ruth E. Godwin | 42 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 60 | Thomas H. Godwin | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 61 | Thomas H. Godwin | 86 | Father | — | Maryland |
| 62 | Harry J. Bastian | 35 | Head | Engine Inspector | Penna |
| 63 | Hannah (X) Bastian | 31 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 64 | Paul J. Bastian | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 65 | Harry J. Jr. Bastian | 1 | Son | — | Penna |
| 66 | Fred L. Bastian | 12 | Nephew | — | Penna |
| 67 | Robert R. Moody | 32 | Head | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Louise Moody | 28 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 69 | Susan Moody | 2 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 70 | George H. Miller | 42 | Head | Collection Clerk | Penna |
| 71 | Ella R. Miller | 33 | Wife | Stenographer | Penna |
| 72 | N. Richard Kustaurer | 29 | Head | Teacher | Penna |
| 73 | Helena (X) Kustaurer | 28 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 74 | Christopher Kustaurer | 4 | Son | — | Penna |
| 75 | Frank P. Clapper | 54 | Head | Garage | Penna |
| 76 | Martha Clapper | 54 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 77 | Lois Clapper | 33 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 78 | Emma L. Clapper | 31 | Daughter | Secretary | Penna |
| 79 | Charles W. Brashears | 29 | Head | Messenger | Penna |
| 80 | Margaret Brashears | 28 | 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)