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Harry Foster — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Harry Foster across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1893), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Industry | Philadelphia Police |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Foster | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Harry Foster | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Mary Foster | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Harry Foster | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Jack Foster | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 25
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Harry W. |
| 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 | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Oil Co. |
| 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 |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 45 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 47
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Industry | Philadelphia Police |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Harry Foster across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Harry Foster
Head · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · 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-t0627-03740-00027)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathleen Richards | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Edwin Richards | 26 | Son | Electric Welder | New York |
| 3 | Grace Warren | 51 | Sister in law | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Raymond Raymond | 51 | Head | Wood Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Alta Raymond | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Kenneth Raymond | 22 | Son | Salesboy | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Mary Raymond | 19 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Harry Foster THIS PERSON | 47 | Head | Policeman | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mary Foster | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | William Foster | 27 | Son | Policeman | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Jack Foster | 26 | Son | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Harry Foster | 19 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Eli Dyson | 43 | Head | Credit Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Catherine Dyson | 41 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 15 | David Dyson | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Eva Dyson | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Emanuel Dunn | 42 | Head | Baker | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Emma Dunn | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Ruth Dunn | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Thomas Murray | 23 | Son-in-law | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Barbara Murray | 0 | Grand Child | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | William Johnston | 37 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Anita Johnston | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | William Connelly | 46 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Mary Connelly | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Mary Connelly | 26 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Rita Connelly | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | William Gorman | 40 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Florence Gorman | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | William Gorman | 22 | Son | Fiber Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Francis Gorman | 20 | Son | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | John Gorman | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Donald Gorman | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Alvania Gorman | 23 | Daughter | Filler | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | William Wagner | 44 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Millie Wagner | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Rose Wagner | 20 | Daughter | Finisher | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | William Wagner | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Roberta Wagner | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Marion Wagner | 9 | Daughter | — | 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)