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Patrick Sullivan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Patrick Sullivan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1874), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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 Patrick | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Sullivan | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Patrick Sullivan | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Anna Sullivan | Spouse | — | 67 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Head, age 46
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Buildings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Erie, New …
Head, age 57
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1873 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 14000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Head, age 66
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Patrick Sullivan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Patrick Sullivan
Head · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02836-00554)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Warren P. Croop | 51 | Head | Buying Inspector | Michigan |
| 42 | Catherine D. Croop | 51 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Ralph H. Croop | 26 | Son | Time Keeper | Michigan |
| 44 | Watson H. Croop | 21 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 45 | William Mcburney | 38 | Head | Insurance Adjuster | New York |
| 46 | Margaret V. Mcburney | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 47 | William R. Mcburney | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 48 | Kenneth Mcburney | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 49 | Otto Lambright | 51 | Head | Oil Salesman | New York |
| 50 | Mary D. Lambright | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Ottilie M. Lambright | 16 | Daughter | Newsboy | New York |
| 52 | Patricia Ann Lambright | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 53 | Thomas Sullivan | 35 | Head | Office Manager | New York |
| 54 | Roberta Sullivan | 29 | Wife | — | New York |
| 55 | Marjorie Sullivan | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Patrick Sullivan | 6 | Son | — | New York |
| 57 | Melvin Sullivan | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 58 | Patrick S. Sullivan THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | Builder | New York |
| 59 | Anna M. Sullivan | 67 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Marie Sullivan | 24 | Daughter | Social Service Investigator | New York |
| 61 | Walter C. Sterling | 45 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | New York |
| 62 | Myra D. Sterling | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 63 | Whitfield Parker | 32 | Head | Metal Pattern Maker | New York |
| 64 | Beatrice Parker | 28 | Wife | Sales Lady | New York |
| 65 | Harry F. Benner | 55 | Head | Proprietor Restaurant | Germany |
| 66 | Helen M. Benner | 49 | Wife | — | France |
| 67 | William F. Fitzpatrick | 54 | Head | Line Type Operator | New York |
| 68 | Mina Fitzpatrick | 52 | Wife | — | Can. French |
| 69 | William Fargo | 33 | Head | Motor Tester | New York |
| 70 | Clara D. Fargo | 35 | Wife | Stenographer | New York |
| 71 | Caroline Schneider | 65 | Head | — | New York |
| 72 | Henry C. Muenich | 56 | Brother | Printer Prop. | New York |
| 73 | Hilda E. Smeltzer | 42 | Daughter | Salesman | New York |
| 74 | Evelyn Smeltzer | 14 | Daughter | Beautician | New York |
| 75 | Henry D. Reinhardt | 45 | Head | R. R. Cashier | New York |
| 76 | Catherine Reinhardt | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 77 | Gertrude E. Smith | 37 | Sister-in-law | Bookkeeper | New York |
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)