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Helen Burke — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Helen Burke across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1891), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Female
Spouse
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lackawanna city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Lackawanna City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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 Helen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Burke | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Vincent Burke | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| James Burke | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Helen Burke | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Eugene Burke | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Spouse, age 29
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Erie, New …
Other, age 39
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1891 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Helen E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Spouse, age 49
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1891 — 5 household members
| Surname | Burke |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lackawanna city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Helen Burke across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Helen Burke
Spouse · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02529-00672)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marion Rallman | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 42 | William Rallman | 6 | Son | — | New York |
| 43 | John O'Byrne | 26 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 44 | Aileen O'Byrne | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 45 | Bridget X Tighe | 83 | In law | — | Eire |
| 46 | Ellen Monaghan | 55 | Head | — | New York |
| 47 | John Monaghan | 23 | Son | Manager | New York |
| 48 | Eleanor Monaghan | 22 | Daughter | Secretary | New York |
| 49 | Thomas J. Monaghan | 21 | Son | Weighmaster | New York |
| 50 | Claire Slaven | 40 | Sister | — | New York |
| 51 | Martin Burke | 51 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Adele Burke | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 53 | Raymond Burke | 32 | Son | Teacher | New York |
| 54 | Arline Burke | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 55 | Nelson Burke | 21 | Son | Carpenter | New York |
| 56 | Elizabeth B. O'Brien | 60 | Head | — | New York |
| 57 | Francis O'Brien | 44 | Son | Custodian | New York |
| 58 | Florence O'Brien | 32 | Daughter in law | — | Canada English |
| 59 | Francis O'Brien | 6 | Grand-son | — | New York |
| 60 | William Morrissey | 65 | Lodger | Mechanic | New York |
| 61 | Edward O'Brien | 40 | Head | — | New York |
| 62 | Isabell O'Brien | 31 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Edward Jr. O'Brien | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 64 | Robert O'Brien | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 65 | James Burke | 51 | Head | Policeman | New York |
| 66 | Helen Burke THIS PERSON | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 67 | James G. Burke | 20 | Son | — | New York |
| 68 | Vincent Burke | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 69 | Eugene Burke | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 70 | Edward O. O'Neill | 48 | Head | Foreman | England |
| 71 | Lucy O'Neill | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Floyd Sharp | 45 | Head | Feeder | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Nellie Sharp | 34 | Wife | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Edward J. Timlin | 55 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Charles Timlin | 64 | brother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Susie Timlin | 52 | sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Helen Timlin | 57 | sister | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Catherine Timlin | 40 | sister | Comptometer Opr | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Martha Timlin | 81 | 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)