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John Higgins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Higgins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Higgins | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Higgins | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| John Higgins | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| George Higgins | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Rose Higgins | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Industry | Ice |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1917 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Weaver |
| Industry | Textile Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links John Higgins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Higgins
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · 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-t0627-03743-00412)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret Girmscheid | 16 | daughter | Housekeeper | Penna |
| 2 | Catherine Girmscheid | 15 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 3 | Helen Girmscheid | 13 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 4 | Harry Girmscheid | 12 | son | — | Penna |
| 5 | Theresa Girmscheid | 9 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 6 | James Girmscheid | 7 | son | — | Penna |
| 7 | Robert Girmscheid | 4 | son | — | Penna |
| 8 | August Girmscheid | 44 | Uncle | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | William Moir | 59 | head | Project Worker | Scotland |
| 10 | Clara B. Moir | 51 | wife | Textile Foreman | Penna |
| 11 | Irene Reilly | 29 | lodger | — | Penna |
| 12 | Harry Reinitz | 42 | head | Hosiery Examiner | Penna |
| 13 | Caroline A. Reinitz | 52 | wife | Salesman | Penna |
| 14 | John Higgins THIS PERSON | 56 | head | — | England |
| 15 | Rose Higgins | 52 | wife | Lace Maker | England |
| 16 | John Higgins | 24 | son | — | Penna |
| 17 | George Higgins | 22 | son | Electrical Worker | Penna |
| 18 | Elsie Higgins | 19 | daughter | Bank Clerk | Penna |
| 19 | Frank Toomey | 50 | head | Drifter | New York |
| 20 | Ellen A. Toomey | 51 | wife | Weaver | Penna |
| 21 | Helen Toomey | 21 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 22 | Mary Krychevush | 23 | daughter | Inspector | Penna |
| 23 | Stephen Krychevush | 26 | son-in-law | Typist | Ohio |
| 24 | John Manly | 48 | head | Bartender | New York |
| 25 | Agnes A. Manly | 40 | wife | Steam Fitter | Penna |
| 26 | Washington Coad | 78 | lodger | — | Penna |
| 27 | Frank Seuber | 56 | lodger | Laborer | Penna |
| 28 | Joseph Smith | 29 | head | Steam Fitter | Penna |
| 29 | Catherine A. Smith | 31 | wife | Bal Winder | Penna |
| 30 | Gerald B. Smith | 31 | head | Bus Worker | Penna |
| 31 | Laura Smith | 24 | wife | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 32 | Charles A. Baker | 42 | head | — | Penna |
| 33 | Catherine Baker | 39 | wife | Grocer | Penna |
| 34 | Catherine Baker | 8 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 35 | Alice Baker | 4 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 36 | Harry Houssel | 73 | head | — | Penna |
| 37 | Elizabeth A. Houssel | 46 | wife | Machinist | Penna |
| 38 | Joseph Stead | 41 | head | — | Penna |
| 39 | Anna A. Stead | 39 | wife | Clerk | Penna |
| 40 | Joseph Stead | 14 | son | Errand Runner | 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)