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Joseph Sweeney — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Sweeney across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | apprentice machinist |
| Industry | Machine shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Apprentice Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sweeney | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Joseph Sweeney | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Winifred Sweeney | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Margaret Sweeney | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Winifred Sweeney | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Mary Sweeney | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Regina Sweeney | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Charles Sweeney | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Francis Sweeney | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Ann Sweeney | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Grace Sweeney | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1918 — 13 household members
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Household
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 22
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1918 — 11 household members
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | apprentice machinist |
| Industry | Machine shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Sweeney across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Sweeney
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Ann Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Regina Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Francis Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Grace Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Winifred Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Sweeney
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
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-t0627-03717-00625)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Andrew Duckin | 51 | Head | Driver On Wagon | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Sallie Duckin | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Andrew Jr Duckin | 22 | son | Chauff | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Leonard Duckin | 20 | son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | John Duckin | 10 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Regina Duckin | 6 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | George A. Melton | 52 | Head | Laundry Man | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Anna Melton | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Rita Melton | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 50 | Martin Lardner | 68 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 51 | Mary Lardner | 27 | daughter | Typist | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | James Sweeney | 45 | Head | Fireman | No. Ireland |
| 53 | Winifred Sweeney | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Joseph Sweeney THIS PERSON | 22 | son | Apprentice Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Mary Sweeney | 20 | Daughter | Gen'L Office Work | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Charles Sweeney | 19 | son | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Margaret Sweeney | 16 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Francis Sweeney | 15 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Winifred Sweeney | 13 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Regina Sweeney | 12 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Grace Sweeney | 10 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Ann Sweeney | 5 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Joseph Sr. Keifer | 36 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Anna Keifer | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Elizabeth Keifer | 12 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Joseph Jr. Keifer | 10 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Anna Keifer | 9 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Patricia Keifer | 3 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | John Zolynakski | 53 | Head | — | Poland |
| 70 | Amelia Zolynakski | 47 | Wife | Retail Candy Store | Poland |
| 71 | Benjamin Mcdaniel | 57 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Nellie Mcdaniel | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | John Mcdaniel | 28 | son | Canvas Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | James Mcdaniel | 22 | son | Can Packer | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Vincent Mcdaniel | 19 | son | Office Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | B Walton Mcdaniel | 35 | son | Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Joseph C Brennan | 64 | Head | Watchman | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Mary Brennan | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | John Patrick Brennan | 33 | son | Machine Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | James Brennan | 28 | son | Watchman | Pennsylvania |
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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)