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George Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coplay Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lehigh |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | rolling inspector |
| Industry | cement mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 695 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Rolling Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Coplay Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Williams | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| George Williams | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Mary Williams | Other | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| David Williams | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Wesley Williams | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Ellen Williams | Spouse | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Head, age 44
Lehigh, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1876 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | George C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1880 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Repair Man |
| Industry | Cement Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
Lehigh, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1877 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1882 |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cement Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 63
Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1877 — 6 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coplay Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lehigh |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | rolling inspector |
| Industry | cement mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 695 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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George Williams
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lehigh-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03546-00189)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Kishart | 22 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Katherine Kishart | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | William Mohr | 29 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Pearl Mohr | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Dale Mohr | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Billie Mohr | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Elmer Machon | 42 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Sallie Machon | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Robert Machon | 28 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Henry Bartholomew | 48 | Head | Sub Station Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Rosa Bartholomew | 44 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Henry Bartholomew | 25 | Son | Motor Line | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Mamie Bartholomew | 21 | Daughter | Sales Girl | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Jessie Bartholomew | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | John Kratzer | 23 | Boarder | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Raymond Schardt | 44 | Head | Assembly Line | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Marie Schardt | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | E. Marcella Schardt | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Grace Kramer | 43 | Head | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Carl Kromer | 36 | Head | Packer | Austria |
| 21 | Angela Kromer | 34 | Wife | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Joseph Kromer | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Carl Kromer | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Frank Kromer | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | George Williams THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Rolling Inspector | England |
| 26 | Ellen Williams | 64 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Esther Williams | 27 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Wesley Williams | 35 | Son | Twister | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Mary Williams | 33 | Daughter-in-law | Warping | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | David Williams | 2 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Emilia Gilbert | 68 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Annie Barth | 65 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Nelson Auman | 24 | Nephew | Machine Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Myrtle Howard | 17 | Niece | Shaper | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | W. Daniel Yeller | 42 | Head | High Stone Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Lena Yeller | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Jean Yeller | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | J. Stanley Peters | 57 | Head | Belt Man | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | J. Clara Peters | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Catherine Peters | 83 | Mother | — | 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)