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Benjamin Jones — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · New-York-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Benjamin Jones across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in New-York-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | New-York-County, New York |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Ice Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 Benjamin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Jones | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Dayton Jones | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Florence Jones | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1910
Kings, New …
Head, age 28
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1882 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Automobile Driver |
| Industry | Private fam |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1920
New York, …
Head, age 39
New York, New York · implied b. ~1881 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Industry | Publishing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
New York, …
Head, age 50
New York, New York · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 37 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Automobile Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 60 |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
New-York-County, New …
Head, age 59
New-York-County, New York · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Ice Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Benjamin Jones across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Benjamin Jones
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — New-York-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — New-York-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02674-00953)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Julia Magnus | 29 | Head | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 42 | Oscar Magnus | 40 | Lodger | Salesman | New York |
| 43 | John Maloney | 28 | Brother | Truck Driver | New York |
| 44 | William Maloney | 25 | Brother | Operator | New York |
| 45 | Thomas Maloney | 23 | Brother | Assistant Garage | New York |
| 46 | Ry Tersall | 33 | Lodger | Shipping Clerk | Illinois |
| 47 | Ethel Bishop | 31 | Head | — | New York |
| 48 | Doris Bishop | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 49 | Donald Bishop | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 50 | Loretta Bishop | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 51 | John Sweeney | 36 | Head | Junior Superintendent | New York |
| 52 | Edith Sweeney | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 53 | John Sweeney | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 54 | Joan Sweeney | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 55 | Ferdinand Macco | 58 | Head | Musician | Italy |
| 56 | Mary Macco | 45 | Wife | Draper | Italy |
| 57 | Peter Macco | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 58 | Stella Macco | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 59 | Phillip Macco | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 60 | Benjamin Jones THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 61 | Florence Jones | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Dayton Jones | 19 | Son | Messenger | New York |
| 63 | Philip Alesi | 78 | Head | — | Italy |
| 64 | Stella Alesi | 76 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 65 | Vitina Alesi | 36 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Italy |
| 66 | Victoria Alesi | 29 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 67 | Oscar Kunz | 48 | Head | Superintendent | New York |
| 68 | Mary Kunz | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Beverly Kunz | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Pauline Sugar | 57 | Head | Saleswoman | New York |
| 71 | Jennie Davis | 62 | Lodger | Servant | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Victor Henderson | 32 | Head | Printer | Georgia |
| 73 | Catherine Henderson | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Elizabeth Henderson | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | Walter A. Butler | 61 | Head | Salesman | Washington D.C. |
| 76 | Mae Butler | 52 | Wife | — | Washington D.C. |
| 77 | John H. Barr | 58 | Head | Iron Worker | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Emma D. Barr | 52 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 79 | Eugene O'Donnell | 57 | Lodger | Iron Worker | Nebraska |
| 80 | John Brown | 54 | Head | Superintendent | Eire |
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)