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Joseph Taylor — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Taylor across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Taylor | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Joseph Taylor | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Mary Taylor | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 25
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Charger |
| Industry | Steel Works |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Cars |
| 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 | 1916 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 45
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head-H |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Knitter |
| Industry | Hosiery Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Taylor across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Taylor
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · 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
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03727-00482)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth O'Bert | 66 | Head | Housework | Penna |
| 2 | Lona M. O'Bert | 35 | Daughter | Topper | Penna |
| 5 | Joseph Taylor THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | — | England |
| 6 | Mary F. Taylor | 45 | Wife | Seamer | Penna |
| 7 | Virginia Taylor | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Penna |
| 8 | John J. Funston | 44 | Head | Exchange Clerk | Penna |
| 9 | Marion M. Funston | 34 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 10 | Marion M. Funston | 6 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 11 | William Funston | 68 | Uncle | — | Penna |
| 12 | Clyde S. Sechler | 66 | Head | — | Penna |
| 13 | Mina E. Sechler | 69 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 14 | William Wagner | 38 | Head | Forman | Penna |
| 15 | Gertrude L. Wagner | 38 | Daughter | Housewife | Penna |
| 16 | Clara Salmon | 60 | Mother in law | Housework | Penna |
| 17 | Richard H. Smith | 45 | Head | Salesman | Penna |
| 18 | Alice M. Smith | 45 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 19 | Cora B. Smith | 18 | Daughter | Packer | Penna |
| 20 | Edward F. Smith | 16 | Son | — | Penna |
| 21 | Keith W. Smith | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 22 | Purnell S. Smith | 11 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 23 | Robert H. Smith | 48 | Head | Watchman | Penna |
| 24 | Margaret Smith | 48 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 25 | Robert H. Smith | 22 | Son | Machinist | Penna |
| 26 | Douglas Smith | 20 | Son | — | Penna |
| 27 | Margaret R. Smith | 18 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 29 | Elemer Schrey | 49 | Head | Forman | Penna |
| 30 | Florence Schrey | 43 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 31 | John J. Gaussman | 48 | Head | Knitter | Penna |
| 32 | Emma M. Gaussman | 52 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 33 | John E. Gaussman | 17 | Son | — | Penna |
| 34 | Evelyn R. Gaussman | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 35 | Gertrude M. Gaussman | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 36 | Jacob F. Michel | 53 | Head | Teller | Penna |
| 37 | Clara M. Michel | 51 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 38 | Joseph F. Michel | 24 | Son | Bookkeeper | New Jersey |
| 39 | Charles R. Michel | 21 | Son | Electrician | New Jersey |
| 40 | Julia H. Michel | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
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)