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Joseph Meyer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Orleans-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Meyer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Joseph S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans Parish |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stage Worker |
| Industry | Theater |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 2 |
| Income (1939) | 586 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Stage Worker |
| Township / Ward | New Orleans City |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Meyer | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Joseph Meyer | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Josephine Meyer | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orleans, Louisiana
Head, age 36
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Joseph L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Theatrical Mgr. |
| Industry | Opera Co. |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Orleans, Louisiana
Head, age 46
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Joseph L. Sr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Theatre |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Orleans-County, Louisiana
Head, age 56
Orleans-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Joseph S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans Parish |
| Occupation | Stage Worker |
| Industry | Theater |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 2 |
| Income (1939) | 586 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Meyer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Meyer
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01419-00057)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur R. Betterton | 38 | Head | Radio Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Lessie S. Betterton | 28 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 3 | Malvania H. Spore | 68 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 4 | Elyd F. Goodman | 24 | Head | Repairman | Oklahoma |
| 5 | Mary Goodman | 24 | Wife | Stenographer | Mississippi |
| 6 | Antonia M. Gay | 47 | Head | Teacher | Louisiana |
| 7 | Catherine E. Gay | 48 | Sister | — | Louisiana |
| 8 | Clara E. Gay | 44 | Sister | — | Louisiana |
| 9 | Mary F. Gay | 36 | Sister | Saleslady | Louisiana |
| 10 | William J. Gay | 32 | Brother | Salesman | Louisiana |
| 11 | Lawrence E. Kurn | 67 | Head | Court Crier | Louisiana |
| 12 | Joseph D. Kurn | 26 | Son | Intern | Louisiana |
| 13 | Henry A. Larrian | 55 | Head | Bartender | Louisiana |
| 14 | Mary V. Larrian | 53 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 15 | Henry E. Larrian | 21 | Son | Truck Driver | New York |
| 16 | Jacob A. Ebel | 50 | Head | Clerk | Louisiana |
| 17 | Susie S. Ebel | 49 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 18 | Delmas J. Korn | 33 | Head | Foreman | Louisiana |
| 19 | Rose B. Korn | 33 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 20 | John Cauliz | 51 | Head | Custodian | Louisiana |
| 21 | Loretta G. Cauliz | 46 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 22 | Jocelyn Cauliz | 16 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 23 | John Cauliz | 14 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 24 | Catherine G. Cauliz | 13 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 25 | Veritell G. Cauliz | 8 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 26 | James P. Cauliz | 6 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 27 | Joe E. Manes | 31 | Head | Inspector | Louisiana |
| 28 | Marian Manes | 27 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 29 | Emily O'Leary | 62 | Head | Secretary | Louisiana |
| 30 | James O. Envers | 48 | Head | Electrician | Louisiana |
| 31 | Ethel C. Envers | 39 | Sister | Stenographer | Louisiana |
| 32 | Alice R. Envers | 31 | Sister | — | Louisiana |
| 33 | Annie Bingram | 52 | Sister | — | Louisiana |
| 34 | Catherine Bingram | 24 | Niece | Bookkeeper | Louisiana |
| 35 | Joseph S. Meyer THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Stage Worker | Louisiana |
| 36 | Josephine N. Meyer | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Joseph S. Jr. Meyer | 24 | Son | Gas Saver | New Jersey |
| 38 | Karl W. Nebel | 45 | Head | Bill Poster | Louisiana |
| 39 | Concordia Nebel | 45 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
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)