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Walter Morgan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Walter Morgan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Morgan |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Racing Form Dealer |
| Industry | Racing Form Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Racing Form Dealer |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Morgan | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Helen Morgan | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Walter Morgan | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Helen Morgan | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Marion Finnegan | Other | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Anna Morgan | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Finnegan | Other | — | 63 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Head, age 35
King, Washington · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morgan |
| Given Name | Walter G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | In the US |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Junk Dealer |
| 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
King, Washington
Head, age 46
King, Washington · implied b. ~1884 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morgan |
| Given Name | Walter G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | At Sea |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Newspaper |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
King-County, Washington
Head, age 56
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1884 — 7 household members
| Surname | Morgan |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Occupation | Racing Form Dealer |
| Industry | Racing Form Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Morgan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Morgan
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04376-00924)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis P. O'Hop | 25 | Lodger | Production Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | George E. Starks | 65 | Head | Grounds Keeper | Michigan |
| 4 | Mary L. Starks | 54 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Doris L. Starks | 11 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 6 | Franklin H. Starks | 60 | Brother | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Arthur Bernier | 32 | Head | Office Clerk | Michigan |
| 8 | Celeste Bernier | 32 | Wife | Sheet Metal Worker | Michigan |
| 9 | Carl C. Bridgham | 36 | Head | Upholsterer | New York |
| 10 | Lois Bridgham | 34 | Wife | Tabulator Office | Idaho |
| 11 | Shirley Tromell | 16 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 12 | Austin Tromell | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 13 | Carla Bridgham | 5 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 14 | Cora Odlin | 49 | Head | Cleaning English | Washington |
| 15 | Jack Odlin | 17 | Son | Grocery Clerk | Washington |
| 16 | James Odlin | 14 | Son | — | Washington |
| 17 | Elmer J. Mueller | 27 | Head | Equipment Maker | South Dakota |
| 18 | Mary A. Mueller | 23 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 19 | Donald D. Mueller | 1 | Son | — | California |
| 20 | Clarence J. Featherstone | 44 | Head | Liquor Store Clerk | Wisconsin |
| 21 | Carmel Featherstone | 41 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 22 | Jean Featherstone | 18 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 23 | Joan L. Featherstone | 11 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 24 | Carl J. Griesinger | 59 | Head | Insurance Agent | Kansas |
| 25 | Elizabeth Griesinger | 54 | Wife | Dressing Maid | Iowa |
| 26 | Walter Morgan THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Racing Form Dealer | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Helen A. Morgan | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Helen O. Morgan | 29 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Anna L. Morgan | 22 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 30 | Doris M. Morgan | 21 | Daughter | Bill Clerk | Washington |
| 31 | James L. Finnegan | 63 | Brother-in-law | News Dealer | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Marion Finnegan | 20 | Niece | — | Washington |
| 33 | Lee O. Warmington | 65 | Head | — | California |
| 34 | Maggie B. Warmington | 66 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Cecil E. Warmington | 24 | Son | Stock Clerk | Kansas |
| 36 | Joseph Distuck | 59 | Head | Shoe Merchant | Italy |
| 37 | Filomena Distuck | 59 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 38 | Bertha Allen | 56 | Head | Postal Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Edward M. Allen | 77 | Father | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Carrie Wiseman | 47 | Lodger | Office Clerk | Washington |
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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)