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Joseph Harrison — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Harrison across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Delaware-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1900), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Delaware-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Glenolden Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Railroad Clerk |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Railroad Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Glenolden Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Harrison | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Helen Harrison | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Mary Harrison | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Frank Harrison | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Joseph Harrison | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Joseph Harrison | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1930
Delaware, Pennsylvania
Head, age 30
Delaware, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1900 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | Joseph F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 40
Delaware-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1900 — 6 household members
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Glenolden Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Occupation | Railroad Clerk |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Harrison across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Harrison
Head · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03491-00409)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Ritchie | 40 | Head | Bank Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | James Ritchie | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Lois Ritchie | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Anthony Matern | 32 | Head | Stock Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Helen Matern | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Harry Hilback | 33 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 7 | Ruth Hilback | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | John Hilback | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Florence Kinstatter | 69 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | John Moloney | 45 | Head | Laboratory Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Helen Moloney | 41 | Wife | Factory Worker | Delaware |
| 12 | Joseph Moloney | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Ann Marie Moloney | 5 | Daughter | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Joseph Harrison THIS PERSON | 40 | Head | Railroad Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Helen Harrison | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Joseph Jr. Harrison | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Helen Harrison | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Frank Harrison | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Mary Harrison | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Carl Engquist | 47 | Head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Adeline Engquist | 44 | Wife | Saleswoman | New York |
| 22 | Margaret Byrne | 39 | Head | Housework | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Anna T. Byrne | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | James T. Byrne | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Margaret M. Byrne | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Frank Judd | 45 | Head | Electric Welder | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Clara Judd | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Walter Barlow | 46 | Head | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Laura M. Barlow | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Walter Jr. Barlow | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Elizabeth M. Barlow | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Edward D. Smythe | 24 | Nephew | Chauffeur | New York |
| 33 | Clarence Parker | 45 | Head | Carpenter | England |
| 34 | Margaret M. Parker | 40 | Wife | — | England |
| 35 | Margaret L. Parker | 17 | Daughter | — | England |
| 36 | Clarence E. Parker | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | George J. Reeves | 29 | Head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Flo E. Reeves | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | George J. Jr. Reeves | 1 | 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)