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Joseph Flynn — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Flynn across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & William — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Periodicals |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 38 |
| Income (1939) | 525 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Flynn | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Catherine Flynn | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Margaret Flynn | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| John Flynn | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1912 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 18
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1912 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | General |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 28
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Periodicals |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 38 |
| Income (1939) | 525 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Joseph Flynn across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and father William Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Martha Flynn (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Flynn
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Flynn
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Flynn
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Flynn
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Martha Flynn
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Joseph Flynn
Son · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Margaret Flynn
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
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-t0627-03719-00258)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Raditz | 34 | Head | Asst Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Anne Raditz | 34 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 3 | Audrey Raditz | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Edward Raditz | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Howard Yussinger | 41 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Katherine Yussinger | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | John Flynn | 59 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Western Ireland |
| 8 | Catherine M. Flynn | 53 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 9 | Joseph Flynn THIS PERSON | 28 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Margaret M. Flynn | 25 | Daughter | Candy Coater | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Josiah Scattergood | 55 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Emile G. Perrottet | 47 | Head | Bank Note Engraver | New York |
| 13 | Elizabeth S. Perrottet | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Milton W. Perrottet | 23 | Son | Machinist Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Katie E. Gahart | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Mark Gahart | 29 | Son | Baker | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Bertha Gahart | 25 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Etta Marder | 53 | Head | — | Russia |
| 19 | Samuel Marder | 24 | Son | Printer'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Abraham Marder | 21 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Hyman Marder | 21 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Israel Marder | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Morris Marder | 22 | Son | Electrician Helper | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Martha Marder | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Albert Kountz | 44 | Head | Owner | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Alice Kountz | 38 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 27 | Roulene Kountz | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Seymour Kountz | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Herman Rubin | 46 | Head | Operator Men'S Clothing | Russia |
| 30 | Esther Rubin | 43 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 31 | Sallie Rubin | 25 | Daughter | Beautician | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Fred Rubin | 21 | Son | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Mary Rubin | 18 | Daughter | Shipper In Mill | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Jacob Rubin | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Frank Spawn | 44 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Esther Snyder | 60 | Head | — | Russia |
| 37 | Benj. Snyder | 29 | Son | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Isador Snyder | 23 | Son | Shipper | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Harry Sharkey | 41 | Head | Buyer Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Rose Sharkey | 36 | Wife | — | Russia |
Pedigree Summary
Joseph + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)