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Robert Hayes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · York-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Robert Hayes across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in York-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | York-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | Pennsylvania Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Township / Ward | York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idella Hayes | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Fern Hayes | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Velma Kerstetter | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Robert Hayes | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| George Kerstetter | Other | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Dolores Kerstetter | Other | — | ~1940 | |
| John Hayes | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Martha Hayes | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1910
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 24
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Cigar maker |
| Industry | at Cigar Factory |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | Rail road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
York-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
York-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 8 household members
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | Robert J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | Pennsylvania Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Hayes across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Hayes
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — York-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03646-00661)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary M. Diehl | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Harold Gemmill | 34 | Lodger | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Wiley L. Wolf | 53 | Head | Rolls Iron | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Margery D. Wolf | 49 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Robert L. Wolf | 25 | Son | Irritator | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Henrietta L. Wolf | 24 | Daughter | Proof Reader | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Roy J. Wolf | 21 | Son | Brick Piano | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Robert J. Hayes THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Martha L. Hayes | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | John H. Hayes | 18 | Son | Learner | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Idella L. Hayes | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Fern J. Hayes | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | George M. Kerstetter | 22 | Son-in-law | Bartender | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Velma M. Kerstetter | 23 | Daughter | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Dolores L. Kerstetter | 0 | G-Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Charles W. Meisenhelter | 53 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Thirza M. Meisenhelter | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Edna M. Meisenhelter | 33 | Daughter | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Donald W. Meisenhelter | 19 | Son | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Chauncey A. Noch | 38 | Son-in-law | Shoe Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Catherine V. Noch | 36 | Daughter | Sew Collars | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Junior A. Noch | 9 | G-Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Alice J. Meisenhelter | 75 | Mother | Office Mgr | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Elmer M. Fry | 56 | Head | Office Mgr | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Sara E. Fry | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Jesse G. Fry | 60 | Head | Coremaker | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Etta A. Fry | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | William Fry | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Francis L. Fry | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Beverly G. Fry | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Curtis M. Grumbine | 60 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Fannie Grumbine | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Minnie Flinchbaugh | 37 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Donald E. Flinchbaugh | 18 | G-Son | Office Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Arthur Flinchbaugh | 14 | G-Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | John E. Hallett | 27 | Head | Window Trimmer | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Grace M. Hallett | 25 | Wife | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | John E. Jr. Hallett | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Frederic D. Hallett | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Margaret L. Fry | 26 | Sister-in-law | Refills | Pennsylvania |
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)