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John Gallagher — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Gallagher across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Penna.
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Penna. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Brew Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Phila City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Gallagher | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Florence Gallagher | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| John Gallagher | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Sarah Penford | Other | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| Mary Brownell | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Gallagher | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Blanche Gallagher | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 40
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Penna |
| Father's Birthplace | Penna |
| Mother's Birthplace | Penna |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 48
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Penna |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Penna |
| Mother's Birthplace | Penna |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Iron Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $5500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Penna. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Brew Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | penna |
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Our Model Tree links John Gallagher across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Gallagher
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · 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-t0627-03706-00487)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary Fullerton | 3 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 42 | Daniel Cullen | 61 | Father-in-law | — | Penna. |
| 43 | Ann Cullen | 19 | Mother-in-law | Inspector | Penna. |
| 44 | Alice Cullen | 20 | Sister-in-law | — | Penna. |
| 45 | Charles A. Higgins | 54 | Head | Merchant | Penna. |
| 46 | Catherine E. Higgins | 40 | Wife | Nurse | Penna. |
| 47 | William Fullam | 28 | Head | Salesman | Penna. |
| 48 | Frances Fullam | 27 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 49 | Barbara Fullam | 5 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 50 | William Jr. Fullam | 2 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 51 | John Fullam | 0 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 52 | John A. Gallagher THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Clerk | Penna. |
| 53 | John W. Gallagher | 26 | Son | Mailer | Penna. |
| 54 | Blanche Gallagher | 51 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 55 | Jane Gallagher | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 56 | Florence Gallagher | 22 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 57 | Mary Brownell | 19 | Lodger | — | Penna. |
| 58 | Sarah Penford | 67 | Lodger | — | Penna. |
| 59 | Here On The Block Number 37 And On The Block Number 46 | None | — | — | — |
| 60 | John Zuechnitt | 67 | Head | Hostler | Penna. |
| 61 | Emma Zuechnitt | 62 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 62 | Albert Rosen | 34 | Son | Roofer | Penna. |
| 63 | James Rosen | 23 | Son | Topper | Penna. |
| 64 | Albert Jr. Rosen | 10 | Grand-son | — | Penna. |
| 65 | Catherine Mcmahon | 13 | Head | — | Penna. |
| 66 | Josephine Mcmahon | 33 | Daughter | Operator | Penna. |
| 67 | Catherine Friel | 43 | Daughter | Operator | Penna. |
| 68 | Myron H. Connelly | 65 | Head | Helper | Penna. |
| 69 | Elizabeth Connelly | 66 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 70 | Myron Leo Connelly | 36 | Son | Sign Painter | Penna. |
| 71 | Elizabeth Mildonland | 42 | Daughter | Machine Operator | Penna. |
| 72 | Michael Mcfadden | 49 | Head | Shovel Mfg. | Ireland |
| 73 | Nellie Mcfadden | 40 | Wife | — | Penna. |
| 74 | Edward Mcfadden | 20 | Son | Paper Hanger | Penna. |
| 75 | Hugh Mcfadden | 17 | Son | — | Penna. |
| 76 | John J. Brennan | 69 | Head | — | England |
| 77 | William Martin | 33 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Penna. |
| 78 | Katherine Martin | 31 | Daughter | — | Penna. |
| 79 | Joan Martin | 9 | Grand-daughter | — | Penna. |
| 80 | William Noller | 45 | Lodger | 40 | Penna. |
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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)