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Barbara Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Barbara Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1901), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Female
Spouse
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Dress Folder |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 765 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Dress Folder |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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 Barbara | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wilson | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| John Wilson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Barbara Wilson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Barbara Wilson | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Mary Wilson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Edward Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 19
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1901 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 29
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 39
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Barbara |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Dress Folder |
| Industry | Laundry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 765 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Barbara Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Barbara Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01666-00266)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Clark | 64 | Head | Watchman | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Mary E. Clark | 61 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Mary A. Miller | 68 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Lachlan Campbell | 31 | Head | Steamfitter | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Mary E. Campbell | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Bridget Tyrell | 68 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 7 | Mary A. Doig | 64 | Head | — | Northern Ireland |
| 8 | Jennie Lynch | 86 | Head | — | Canada-French |
| 9 | Maria Togger | 92 | Lodger | — | Canada-French |
| 10 | Ernest C. Libby | 28 | Head | Attendant | Maine |
| 11 | Dorothy W. Libby | 25 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 12 | Ernest C. Jr. Libby | 3 | Son | — | Maine |
| 13 | Francis X. Mccormick | 27 | Head | Elevator Operator | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Claire M. Mccormick | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Leslie J. Mccormick | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | John Francis Driscoll | 67 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | George Michael Gorman | 30 | Head | Head Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Evelyn Rita Gorman | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | George Joseph Jr. Gorman | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Gerald William Gorman | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | George, Sr. Wilson | 50 | Head | Warehouseman | Canada-English |
| 22 | Barbara Wilson THIS PERSON | 39 | Wife | Dress Folder | Massachusetts |
| 23 | John, Jr. Wilson | 21 | Son | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Mary J. Wilson | 19 | Daughter | Shirt Folder | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Edward Wilson | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Barbara T. Wilson | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Robert W., Sr. Holland | 30 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Frances K. Holland | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Robert W., Jr. Holland | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Mary A. O'Brien | 59 | Head | Pressman | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Mary J. O'Brien | 32 | Daughter | Presswoman | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Charles R. Comeau | 43 | Head | Iron Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Rachel L. Comeau | 38 | Wife | Saleslady | New Hampshire |
| 34 | Joseph R. Comeau | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Ruth L. Comeau | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Gertrude E. Avey | 43 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | George E. Avey | 39 | Brother | Bell Hop | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Louise M. Avey | 18 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Elizabeth M. Avey | 17 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | E. Gertrude Avey | 16 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
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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)