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William Andrews — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Andrews across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1867), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 73
b. ~1867
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Andrews |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Harrisburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dauphin |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Harrisburg City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1867 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Andrews | Daughter | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| William Andrews | Head | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Joseph Charles | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| William Wade | Other | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Harry Andrews | Son | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Margie Andrews | Spouse | — | 71 | ~1869 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1867 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Andrew |
| Given Name | William N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Locomotive Co. |
| 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
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Head, age 63
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1867
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Andrews |
| Given Name | William M |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 73
Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1867 — 6 household members
| Surname | Andrews |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Harrisburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dauphin |
| 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 William Andrews across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Andrews
Head · 1940 · age 73 · b. ~1867 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Dauphin-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
29 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03481-00009)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lura S. Moody | 37 | lodger | Social Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Frances M. Burkey | 45 | head | Accountant | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Mortimer R. O'Connor | 38 | head | Broker | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Anna E. Likins | 70 | maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Robert Mccreath | 57 | head | Agent | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Margueritta Mccreath | 47 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Suzanne Mccreath | 22 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Margueritta Mccreath | 21 | daughter | Art Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mary Mccreath | 18 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Maud D. Roland | 37 | head | Dressmaker | Texas |
| 11 | Edward W. Steinberger | 47 | head | Houseman | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Julia Steinberger | 44 | wife | Maid | Hungary |
| 13 | Frank Steinberger | 22 | son | Pin Setter | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Homer N. Reneker | 36 | head | Attendant | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Sylvia M. Reneker | 33 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Lara L. Reneker | 15 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Keena M. Reneker | 11 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Lois A. Reneker | 9 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Jacqueline S. Reneker | 4 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Emma M. Bell | 50 | sister in law | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | William M. Andrews THIS PERSON | 73 | head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Margie Andrews | 71 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Harry M. Andrews | 46 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Ruby Andrews | 45 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | William H. Wade | 16 | grandson | File Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Joseph Charles | 25 | lodger | Meter Reader | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Joseph E. Rodenhaver | 60 | head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Edna Rodenhaver | 64 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Henry B. Bruce | 49 | head | Accountant | 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)