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George Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Watson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1894), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 46
b. ~1894
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Window Trimmer |
| Industry | Dept Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Window Trimmer |
| Township / Ward | Pittsburgh |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1894 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Watson | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Samuel Watson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Watson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Sarah Watson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 27
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1893 — 2 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | George M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1894 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Motor Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1894 — 4 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Window Trimmer |
| Industry | Dept Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links George Watson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Watson
Head · 1940 · age 46 · b. ~1894 · 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-t0627-03659-00290)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John M Bryson | 28 | Son | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Samuel E. Dunlap | 39 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Elizabeth W. Dunlap | 37 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 44 | Kyle Sarah Dunlap | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | George Watson THIS PERSON | 46 | Head | Window Trimmer | Scotland |
| 46 | Sarah F. Watson | 45 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 47 | John Watson | 21 | Son | New Worker | Scotland |
| 48 | Samuel F Watson | 19 | Son | New Worker | Scotland |
| 49 | Margaret Marinaro | 47 | Head | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Samuel Marinaro | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Carmela J. Marinaro | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Louis J. Marinaro | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | James Hook | 40 | Head | Animal Keeper | Georgia |
| 54 | Caroline Hook | 38 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 55 | Eleanor Hook | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Caroline Hook | 14 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 57 | Marilyn Hook | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Joseph J. Riccardi | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Julia A. Riccardi | 41 | Wife | Dressmaker & Seamstress | New York |
| 60 | William B. Wynne | 18 | Step-son | Kitchen Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Charles Hubert | 20 | Lodger | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Roy Shorts | 46 | Head | Clerk - Sales | Michigan |
| 63 | Mildred A. Shorts | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Patricia L. Shorts | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | John M. Wright | 46 | Head | Millwright | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Hazel M. Wright | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Helen P. Wright | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margy F. Wright | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Joan C. Wright | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Jack R. Wright | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Fred F. Flory | 63 | Head | Police Telephone Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Margaret E. Flory | 58 | Wife | — | South Wales |
| 73 | Donald C. Flory | 26 | Son | Clerical | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | John W. Flory | 22 | Son | Delivery Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Charles H. Flory | 60 | Brother | Real Estate Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Peter M. Blake | 51 | Head | Proprietor | Irish Free State |
| 77 | Catherine Blake | 52 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 78 | Sanford R. Schwartz | 33 | Head | Order Clerk | West Virginia |
| 79 | Molly J. Schwartz | 35 | Wife | Cutter | Australia |
| 80 | Perry S. Schwartz | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)