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Samuel Robinson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Samuel Robinson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norristown Brough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Norristown Brough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Robinson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Samuel Robinson | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Ruth Robinson | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Supervisor |
| Industry | Foundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Samuel C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Riveter |
| Industry | Bridge Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 57
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
| Surname | Robinson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norristown Brough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Samuel Robinson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Samuel Robinson
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Pennsylvania
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03582-00734)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Miller | 28 | Head | Glass Blower | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Dorothy Miller | 27 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Raymond Miller | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Edna Granger | 51 | Mother-in-law | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Sarah Cooper | 28 | Sister-in-law | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Roy Cooper | 7 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Edna Cooper | 3 | Niece | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Rose Dillon | 53 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 9 | James Dillon | 26 | Son | Salesman | Ireland |
| 10 | Roseann Dillon | 22 | Daughter | — | Ireland |
| 11 | Mary Dillon | 21 | Daughter | Waitress | Ireland |
| 12 | William Dillon | 18 | Son | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | John Dillon | 26 | Son | — | Ireland |
| 14 | Dorothy Dillon | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | George Vandusen | 58 | Head | Barber | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Andora Vandusen | 59 | Wife | Chauffer | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | George Patterson | 51 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Catherine Patterson | 44 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Marguerite Patterson | 27 | Daughter | Trimmer | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Dorothy Patterson | 21 | Daughter | Trimmer | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Emma Bean | 70 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Simon Lavan | 45 | Head | Ironer | England |
| 23 | Fannie Lavan | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Andrew Zollers | 34 | Head | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Christine Zollers | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Norma Zollers | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Clara Zollers | 61 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Charles Stood | 35 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Myrtle Stood | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Linford Stood | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Marylou Stood | 0 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Samuel Robinson THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Ruth Robinson | 43 | Wife | Checker | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | William Robinson | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Amos Copenhafer | 56 | Head | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Mary Copenhafer | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Mildred Copenhafer | 21 | Daughter | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Arnold Copenhafer | 15 | Son | Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Alfred Hengen | 43 | Head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 40 | Mabel Hengen | 37 | Wife | Inspector | 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)