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James Conway — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this James Conway across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Conway | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Margaret Conway | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| James Conway | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| John Conway | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| William Conway | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Owen Conway | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Robert Conway | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| James Conway | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Michael Conway | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Bernard Conway | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Thomas Conway | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Delia Conway | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 32
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Industry | Textile Center |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1910 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 40
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Electric Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 12 household members
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links James Conway across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Conway
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · 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-t0627-03733-00786)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sophia Crumbleton | 63 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 42 | James Hunt | 27 | Head | Compositor-Type Setter | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Mary Hunt | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | James Hunt | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | William Kiengle | 4 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Robert Kiengle | 23 | Brother-in-law | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Albert Hartley | 52 | Head | House Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Carrie Hartley | 52 | Wife | Elevator Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Franklin Hartley | 22 | Son | Driver-Delivery Truck | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Daniel Foley | 32 | Step-son | Postal Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Fred Hacks | 80 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Mary Russell | 60 | Housekeeper | Employed At Housework | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Philip Golden | 45 | Head | Life Ins. Agent | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Margaret Golden | 44 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Elaine F. Golden | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Philip Jr. Golden | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | James E. Golden | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | James Conway THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 59 | Delia Conway | 45 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 60 | Michael Joseph Conway | 24 | Son | Odd Jobs And Handy Man | Montana |
| 61 | William F. Conway | 23 | Son | Laborer | Montana |
| 62 | James Conway | 22 | Son | Stitch-Man | Montana |
| 63 | Owen R. Conway | 21 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Thomas Conway | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Rita Conway | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Bernard Conway | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | John Conway | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margaret Conway | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Robert Conway | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Isaac C. Wuchter | 55 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Elizabeth Wuchter | 49 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Caroline Wuchter | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Thelma Wuchter | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Rose E. Brown | 55 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Joseph T. Brown | 23 | Son | Machinist Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | John J. Brown | 20 | Son | Operator Cutting Machine | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | James P. Brown | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Joseph Lynn | 37 | Head | Huckster | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Lena Lynn | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Joseph Lynn | 10 | Son | — | 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)