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Morris Brown — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Morris Brown across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Russia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Brown |
| Given Name | Morris |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | proprietor |
| Industry | retail fruit & produce |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Phila |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Morris | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Brown | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Grace Brown | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Leonard Brown | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Sarah Brown | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 28
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brown |
| Given Name | Morris |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Cloak Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brown |
| Given Name | Morris |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Pants Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Yiddish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Year of Naturalization | 1914 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brown |
| Given Name | Morris |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Furrier |
| Industry | Wholesale Fur |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Yiddish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | Brown |
| Given Name | Morris |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | proprietor |
| Industry | retail fruit & produce |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
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Our Model Tree links Morris Brown across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Morris Brown
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
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03724-00739)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Kormin | 40 | Head | Proprietor | Penna |
| 42 | Rose Kormin | 40 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 43 | Eugene Kormin | 12 | Son | — | Penna |
| 44 | Mary Klingman | 29 | Maid | House Maid | S. Carolina |
| 45 | Meyer Krattenburg | 49 | Head | Salesman | Russia |
| 46 | Francis Krattenburg | 39 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 47 | Leonard Krattenburg | 5 | Son | — | Penna |
| 48 | Charles Schaeffer | 38 | Brother in law | Owner Auctioneer | Russia |
| 49 | Millie Schaeffer | 27 | Sister | — | Penna |
| 50 | Louis Schaeffer | 5 | Nephew | — | Penna |
| 51 | Emanuel Donig | 36 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Penna |
| 52 | Viola Donig | 32 | Wife | Stenographer | Penna |
| 53 | Isaac Monin | 51 | Head | Contractor | Russia |
| 54 | Anna Monin | 47 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 55 | Annette Monin | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 56 | Marcella Monin | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 57 | Henry Monin | 25 | Son | Salesman | Penna |
| 58 | Ida Monin | 22 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 59 | Larry Monin | 6 | Grandchild | — | Penna |
| 60 | Morris Brown THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Proprietor | Russia |
| 61 | Sarah Brown | 50 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 62 | Grace Brown | 22 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Penna |
| 63 | Leonard Brown | 20 | Son | — | Penna |
| 64 | Nathan Epstein | 57 | Head | Tailor | Russia |
| 65 | Rae Epstein | 45 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 68 | Jack Wilen | 46 | Head | Manager | Russia |
| 69 | Florence Wilen | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 70 | Ethel Wilen | 19 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 71 | Ruth Wilen | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 72 | David Levinson | 62 | Head | Shoemaker | Russia |
| 73 | Lena Levinson | 59 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 74 | Eddie Melitroff | 24 | Head | Shipper | Penna |
| 75 | Sarah Melitroff | 25 | Wife | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 76 | Leon Epstein | 50 | Head | Proprietor | Russia |
| 77 | Annie Epstein | 48 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 78 | Faye Epstein | 26 | Daughter | Dental Mechanic | Penna |
| 79 | Cecelia Epstein | 25 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Penna |
| 80 | Morton Epstein | 14 | Son | — | 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)