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Louis Meyer — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Louis Meyer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kings-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Herman & Michael — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kings-County, New York |
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | N.Y. City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | KINGS |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Township / Ward | Ny City |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Louis | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Meyer | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Louis Meyer | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Julius Meyer | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Max Meyer | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Esther Meyer | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kings, New …
Son, age 1
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Kings, New …
Son, age 11
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1919 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mayer |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Student |
| Industry | School |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Kings-County, New …
Son, age 22
Kings-County, New York · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Louis |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | N.Y. City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | KINGS |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Meyer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Herman Meyer (~0.92 confidence) and father Michael Meyer (~0.92 confidence) and father Michael Mayer (~0.92 confidence) and mother Dora Meyer (~0.92 confidence) and mother Esther Meyer (~0.92 confidence) and mother Tora Mayer (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Herman Meyer
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Michael Meyer
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Michael Mayer
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Dora Meyer
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Esther Meyer
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Tora Mayer
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Louis Meyer
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · New York
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Sibling
Max Meyer
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Julius Meyer
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
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 — Kings-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02607-00406)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Rose Maestel | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 42 | Ruth G. Maestel | 23 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 43 | Sylvia Maestel | 20 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 44 | Asher L. Maestel | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 45 | Jerome Maestel | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 46 | Joseph (X) Kaye | 46 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 47 | Rose Kaye | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 48 | Jerome Kaye | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 49 | Peter (X) Vogel | 63 | Head | Watchman | Roumania |
| 50 | Bessie Vogel | 69 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 51 | Rose Gromiller | 44 | Daughter | Folder | England |
| 52 | Santo Daleo | 38 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 53 | Jessie (X) Daleo | 34 | Wife | — | New York |
| 54 | Agusta Daleo | 7 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 55 | Catherine Daleo | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Richard Macaluso | 42 | Head | Deputy Clerk | Italy |
| 57 | Lilian (X) Macaluso | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 58 | Christopher Macaluso | 25 | Son | Laborer | New York |
| 59 | Anthony Macaluso | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 60 | Pauline Macaluso | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Ceser (X) Mendez | 38 | Head | Operator | Porto Rico |
| 62 | Marie Mendez | 27 | Wife | — | Porto Rico |
| 63 | Fred (X) Wolfman | 46 | Head | Accountant | New York |
| 64 | Anna Wolfman | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 65 | Frances Wolfman | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 66 | Herman (X) Meyer | 62 | Head | Salesman | Poland |
| 67 | Esther Meyer | 56 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 68 | Max Meyer | 23 | Son | Salesman | New York |
| 69 | Louis Meyer THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Lawyer | New York |
| 70 | Julius Meyer | 23 | Son | Salesman | New York |
| 71 | Dave (X) Zauft | 44 | Head | Jobber | Roumania |
| 72 | Sophie Zauft | 40 | Wife | — | Roumania |
| 73 | Simon (X) Glaser | 49 | Head | Metal Man | New York |
| 74 | Tillie Glaser | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 75 | Herman Hershkowitz | 58 | Head | Upholster | Austria |
| 76 | Fannie (X) Hershkowitz | 53 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 77 | Sadie Hershkowitz | 29 | Daughter | Finisher | Austria |
| 78 | Sigmund Hershkowitz | 27 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Austria |
| 79 | Herman Jr. Hershkowitz | 23 | Son | Salesman | Austria |
| 80 | Harry Hilsenrod | 58 | Head | Foreman | Roumania |
Pedigree Summary
Louis + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 6 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)