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Louis Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Bronx-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Louis Hoffman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bronx-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Frank & Frank — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bronx-County, New York |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Wholesale Trimmings |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 180 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Louis | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hoffman | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Helen Hoffman | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Frank Hoffman | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Louis Hoffman | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Marie Hoffman | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Frank Hoffman | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Bronx, New …
Son, age 3
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Bronx, New …
Son, age 14
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Bronx-County, New …
Son, age 24
Bronx-County, New York · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Wholesale Trimmings |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 180 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Louis Hoffman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Frank Hoffman (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Hoffman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Helen Hoffman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Frank Hoffman
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Hoffman
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Helen Hoffman
b. ~1897
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Louis Hoffman
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · New York
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Sibling
Robert Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marie Hoffman
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
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 — Bronx-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02494-00041)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank Hoffman | 48 | Head | Electrician | New York |
| 42 | Helen Hoffman | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 43 | Louis Hoffman THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Operator | New York |
| 44 | Marie Hoffman | 22 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 45 | Frank Jr. Hoffman | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 46 | Robert Hoffman | 6 | Son | — | New York |
| 47 | Edward Hamilton | 55 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 48 | Mary Hamilton | 51 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | John Hamilton | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 50 | Jennie Hamilton | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 51 | Brian Hamilton | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 52 | George Avakian | 47 | Head | Engraver | Armenia |
| 53 | Rose Avakian | 39 | Wife | — | Armenia |
| 54 | Rugen Avakian | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 55 | Gladys Avakian | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Thomas Ryan | 34 | Head | Bartender | Eire |
| 57 | Margaret Ryan | 24 | Wife | — | New York |
| 58 | Thomas Jr. Ryan | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 59 | Charles Kinshla | 37 | Lodger | Pipefitter | New York |
| 60 | Ernest H. Paul | 34 | Lodger | Bartender | North Carolina |
| 61 | Eligio Carvencini | 44 | Head | Superintendent | Italy |
| 62 | Mary Carvencini | 31 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 63 | Anna Carvencini | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | Joseph Carvencini | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Peter Carvencini | 3 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Goldie Matzowitz | 55 | Head | — | Poland |
| 67 | Samuel Matzowitz | 31 | Son | Artist | New York |
| 68 | Rose Matzowitz | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 69 | Minnie Matzowitz | 18 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Frances D. Matzowitz | 3 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 71 | Samuel Phillips | 39 | Head | Electrician | New York |
| 72 | Lydelle Phillips | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Bernice Phillips | 18 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 74 | Kenneth Phillips | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 75 | Isaac Weinrauch | 55 | Head | Merchant | Austria |
| 76 | Dora Weinrauch | 47 | Wife | — | Romania |
| 77 | Paul Weinrauch | 27 | Son | Doctor | New York |
| 78 | William Weinrauch | 22 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 79 | Carl Weinrauch | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 80 | Joseph Doff | 44 | Head | Pressman | Hungary |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Louis + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)