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Walter Gray — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · York-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Walter Gray across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in York-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | York-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Manchester |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Water Turbine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1265 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | West Manchester |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gray | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Susan Gray | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Walter Gray | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1910
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1877 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Walter J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 8 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | mechanic |
| Industry | Farm machine |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
York, Pennsylvania
Head, age 42
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| 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 52
York, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Turbine Builder |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
York-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 62
York-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Manchester |
| 1935 Residence (County) | York |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Water Turbine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1265 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Gray across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Gray
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · 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-t0627-03644-00545)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Annie Jacobs | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Howard E. Wantz | 30 | Head | Watchmaker | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Charlotte Wantz | 25 | Wife | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Louisa Hoopes | 56 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Kenneth Hoopes | 19 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Melvin Hoopes | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Paul W. Waites | 35 | Head | Foreman Cutting Dept. | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Mary J. Waites | 30 | Wife | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | George L. Fleichinger | 27 | Head | Railroad Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Frances N. Fleichinger | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | George L. Fleichinger | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Bertram J. Strevig | 57 | Head | Bookkeeper | Maryland |
| 53 | Viola M. Strevig | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Winfield M. Frey | 28 | Head | Assistant Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Naomi E. Frey | 27 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Jane S. Frey | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Clair Falkenroth | 43 | Head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Mabel Falkenroth | 42 | Wife | Hammer | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Benjiman Bargett | 25 | Head | Construction Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Delphine Bargett | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | John E. Breneman | 50 | Head | District Attorney | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Edythe M. Breneman | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | John E. Breneman | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Mary Moyer | 63 | Mother in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Willis S. Glatfelter | 48 | Head | Attendant | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Katy M. Glatfelter | 47 | Wife | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Maudelia M. Glatfelter | 19 | Daughter | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Betty R. Glatfelter | 17 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Eliza Oberlander | 75 | Mother in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Walter S. Gray THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Elizabeth R. Gray | 57 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 72 | Susan N. Gray | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Amos J. Mummert | 55 | Head | Pattern Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Minnie Mummert | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Earl Mummert | 20 | Son | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Dorothy Mummert | 21 | Daughter in law | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Patricia Mummert | 2 | Grand daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Edward Elesser | 66 | Head | Night Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Florence J. Elesser | 64 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Gordon J. Elesser | 37 | Son | Woodworker | 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)