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George White — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this George White across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newark |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Mail room newspaper co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 4600 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | N. Jersey |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Newark |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George White | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| J White | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Alva White | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1910
Essex, New …
Head, age 21
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1889 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Retail Office |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Essex, New …
Head, age 30
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Essex, New …
Head, age 40
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | George D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Electric Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Essex-County, New …
Head, age 50
Essex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newark |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Mail room newspaper co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 4600 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | N. Jersey |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links George White across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George White
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02423-00138)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dolph Werthaimer | 53 | Head | Salesman | California |
| 42 | Connie Werthaimer | 45 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 43 | Eugene Werthaimer | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 44 | Milton Werthaimer | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Irving Lindner | 52 | Brother in law | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 46 | Cortland Baker | 55 | Head | Foreman | New Jersey |
| 47 | Mary Baker | 55 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 48 | Cortland E. Baker | 25 | Son | Office Worker | New Jersey |
| 49 | Claire Baker | 25 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 50 | Gerry Vandermast | 55 | Head | Stage Hand | New Jersey |
| 51 | Katherine Vandermast | 28 | Daughter | Operator | New Jersey |
| 52 | Everett Hargreaves | 41 | Lodger | Manager | Canada English |
| 53 | Mary Mckenna | 50 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | New York |
| 54 | George White THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Superintendent | New Jersey |
| 55 | Alva White | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | J. Kenneth White | 26 | Son | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 57 | Thomas Davenport | 51 | Head | Broker | New Jersey |
| 58 | Marian Davenport | 41 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Margaret Davenport | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | Patricia Davenport | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Dennis Costigan | 36 | Head | Printer | England |
| 62 | Claire Costigan | 34 | Wife | School Teacher | New Jersey |
| 63 | Hugh Reilly | 24 | Brother in law | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Fred B. Kellet | 63 | Head | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 65 | Blanche W. Kellet | 63 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Francis J. Flynn | 44 | Head | Policeman | New Jersey |
| 67 | Catherine Flynn | 39 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 68 | Mary Flynn | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 69 | Joan Flynn | 10 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | James Flynn | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Patricia Flynn | 4 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | Edna Linel | 53 | Head | Piano Teacher | New Jersey |
| 73 | Edward C. Linel | 62 | Brother | Bench Worker | New Jersey |
| 74 | Hazel Mrs. Powers | 50 | Lodger | Junior Clerk | New York |
| 75 | William Benedick | 65 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 76 | Grace Benedick | 57 | Wife | Leather Machine | New York |
| 77 | Frances Benedick | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 78 | Mary E. Turner | 64 | Cousin | Leather Machine | New York |
| 79 | Charles W. Hale | 53 | Head | General Agent | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Martha Hale | 38 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
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)