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Barbara Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Barbara Thompson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1925), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Female
Daughter
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 5 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Methuen Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 Barbara | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Thompson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Janet Thompson | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Arthur Thompson | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Arthur Thompson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| James Mcconnachie | Other | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Jean Thompson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Robert Thompson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
Census Appearances
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 5
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1925 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Barbara W. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 15
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1925 — 7 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Hours Worked | 5 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Barbara Thompson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Barbara Thompson
Daughter · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Jean Thompson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arthur Thompson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Thompson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01586-00107)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edward Houle | 25 | Son | Weaver | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Juliette Houle | 20 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Barbara Houle | 6 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Joseph A Houle | 18 | son | Dyer | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Albina C Muhilly | 60 | head | — | Ireland |
| 46 | Philip J Muhilly | 29 | son | Operative | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Cornelius M Muhilly | 28 | son | Operative | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Mary E Muhilly | 39 | daughter | Mill Operative | Massachusetts |
| 49 | John J Mahoney | 60 | head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Mary A Mahoney | 60 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | James G Mahoney | 31 | son | Mill Operative | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Joseph M Mahoney | 28 | son | Mill Operative | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Mary M Mahoney | 25 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | William Roberts | 27 | head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Mary Roberts | 28 | wife | Winder | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Jean Roberts | 5 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | William Jr Roberts | 4 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Theresa Roberts | 1 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Jean, Arthur Roberts | 36 | lodger | Roofer | Maine |
| 60 | Bogos Stepanian | 64 | head | — | Armenia |
| 61 | Rose Stepanian | 54 | wife | — | Bulgaria |
| 62 | Eddie Stepanian | 27 | son | Weaver | Massachusetts |
| 63 | George De Gaspe | 42 | head | Foreman | Maine |
| 64 | Carrie De Gaspe | 36 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | George Jr De Gaspe | 15 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Barbara De Gaspe | 9 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Arthur Stepanian | 32 | head | Blacksmith'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Blanche Stepanian | 30 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Roy Stepanian | 8 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | May Stepanian | 1 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Marie Ganley | 44 | head | Clerk-Bkpr | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Mary M Delaney | 79 | lodger | — | Ireland (Northern) |
| 73 | Arthur A Thompson | 44 | head | Prison Officer | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Janet Thompson | 43 | wife | Spooler-Hand | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Arthur Thompson | 17 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Barbara Thompson THIS PERSON | 15 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Robert Thompson | 11 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Jean Thompson | 7 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | James Mcconnachie | 73 | father in law | — | Scotland |
| 80 | Thomas E Mccarron | 53 | head | Wood Heel Turner | Canada (English) |
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)