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Harry Morris — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mercer-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Harry Morris across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mercer-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mercer-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Harry B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hightstown Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Mercer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 29 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Hightstown Boro |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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 Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Morris | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Roger Morris | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Lydia Morris | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1910
Mercer, New …
Head, age 26
Mercer, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Harry B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Years Married | 1 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Laundry |
| Industry | Family |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Mercer, New …
Head, age 35
Mercer, New Jersey · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Harry B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Launderman |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Mercer, New …
Head, age 46
Mercer, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Harry B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Floor man |
| Industry | Rug Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Mercer-County, New …
Head, age 56
Mercer-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | Harry B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hightstown Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Mercer |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 29 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Harry Morris across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Harry Morris
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Mercer-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Mercer-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02357-00043)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer Dennis | 21 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | George T. Dennis | 19 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 3 | Thomas Tyack | 87 | Head | Minister | England |
| 4 | Beatrice M. Tyack | 53 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 5 | Anne E. Tyack | 59 | Daughter | Proprietress | New Jersey |
| 6 | George Forman | 56 | Head | Partner | New Jersey |
| 7 | Mary Forman | 54 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 8 | Benjamin Eby | 66 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Nellie C. Eby | 74 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Laura Eby | 67 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Elizabeth Eby | 65 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Anna E. Heck | 40 | Niece | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Margaret D. Heck | 31 | Niece | Physio-Therapist | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Esther M. Heck | 32 | Niece | Secretary | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Leo Bard | 50 | Head | — | Russia |
| 16 | Samuel Bard | 28 | Son | Lawyer | New York |
| 17 | Gracie Bard | 26 | Daughter | Secretary | New York |
| 18 | Mollie Bard | 25 | Daughter | Cashier | New York |
| 19 | Max Bard | 24 | Son | Examiner | New York |
| 20 | Jacob H. Garman | 51 | Head | Agent For Life Insurance | New Jersey |
| 21 | Julia C. Garman | 49 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 22 | Mary C. Garman | 21 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 23 | Walter Krol | 28 | Boarder | Teacher | New York |
| 24 | Clara Eldridge | 52 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 25 | John Ewart | 72 | Head | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 26 | Mabel Ewart | 68 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 27 | George Ewart | 29 | Son | Truck Driver | New Jersey |
| 28 | A. Robert Rhenow | 54 | Head | Partner | New York |
| 29 | Sadie Rhenow | 53 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | George H. West | 81 | Head | Janitor | New Jersey |
| 31 | Lydia A. West | 83 | Sister | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 32 | Laura Camp | 74 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | John W. West | 59 | Head | Bank Examiner | New Jersey |
| 34 | Ella K. West | 63 | Wife | — | New York |
| 35 | Madora Smith | 66 | Sister-in-law | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Ella H. Roome | 55 | Sister-in-law | — | New York |
| 37 | Anna E. Van Marter | 73 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | Harry B. Morris THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 39 | Lydia R. Morris | 56 | Wife | Time Keeper | New Jersey |
| 40 | Roger S. Morris | 21 | Son | Sales Clerk | 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)