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Margaret Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Margaret Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Female
Head
Born: Ireland
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Margaret |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Margaret | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wilson | Daughter | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Margaret Wilson | Head | — | 75 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse, age 53
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1867 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1882 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 64
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1866 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Mary |
| Relationship to Head | Mother |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 75
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1865 — 2 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Margaret |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links Margaret Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Margaret Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · 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
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03704-00101)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Guhl | 37 | Head | Butcher | Penna |
| 2 | Lillian Guhl | 36 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 3 | Arne Rebecca Guhl | 60 | Mother | House Work | Penna |
| 4 | Jane Guhl | 9 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 5 | Lois Guhl | 4 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 6 | J. Pursey Smith | 66 | Head | Laborer | Delaware |
| 7 | Mary M. Smith | 63 | Wife | Housewife | Delaware |
| 8 | John Jr. Mckeon | 36 | Head | Salesman | Penna |
| 9 | Claire Mckeon | 35 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 10 | Claire Mckeon | 10 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 11 | James F. Jordan | 68 | Father in law | Retired | Ireland |
| 12 | Marie Jordan | 30 | Sister in law | Clerk | Penna |
| 13 | Haller J. Graham | 48 | Head | Special Officer | Penna |
| 14 | Jane Graham | 38 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 15 | David B. Graham | 16 | Son | — | Penna |
| 16 | Janet F. Graham | 11 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 17 | Haller J. Jr. Graham | 8 | Son | — | Penna |
| 18 | John Dagney | 48 | Head | Salesman | Penna |
| 19 | Bertha Dagney | 32 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 20 | Edward Dagney | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 21 | Harry G. Grange | 66 | Head | Operator | Penna |
| 22 | Mary E. Grange | 55 | Wife | House Wife | Penna |
| 23 | Joel Tompkins | 34 | Head | Production Clerk | Penna |
| 24 | Beatrice Tompkins | 31 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 25 | La Rue Joel Tompkins | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 26 | Anna B. Tompkins | 63 | Mother | House Wife | Penna |
| 27 | Anna J. Fisher | 65 | Head | Housewife | Penna |
| 28 | Chas. B. Harrison | 34 | Head | Pipe Fitter | Penna |
| 29 | Muriel Harrison | 34 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 30 | Jeanne Harrison | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 31 | Eleanor Harrison | 7 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 32 | Charles H. Harrison | 3 | Son | — | Penna |
| 33 | Frank Bender | 54 | Head | Handyman | Penna |
| 34 | Annie Bender | 75 | Mother | Housekeeper | Penna |
| 35 | Margaret Wilson THIS PERSON | 75 | Head | Housekeeper | Ireland |
| 36 | Elizabeth Wilson | 35 | Daughter | Stenographer | Penna |
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)