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Charles Benson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kings-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Charles Benson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kings-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kings-County, New York |
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Dental Tech. |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 936 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Dental Tech. |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Benson | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Charles Benson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Katherine Larese | Other | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Ethel Benson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Adolf Marsilio | Head | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Lillian Benson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Adolf Marsilio | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Anna Mcdonald | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Loretta Benson | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1930
Kings, New …
Son, age 11
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Kings-County, New …
Son, age 21
Kings-County, New York · implied b. ~1919 — 9 household members
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Occupation | Dental Tech. |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 936 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Charles Benson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Benson
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · New York
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Sibling
John Benson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Adolf Marsilio
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Loretta Benson
Sibling · 1940 · age 33
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lillian Benson
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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)
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02589-00565)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Phyllis Schrech | 7 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 42 | Condido Comazzi | 68 | Father in law | — | Italy |
| 43 | Eleonora Comazzi | 65 | Mother in law | — | Italy |
| 44 | Ada Marsilio | 26 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 45 | Adolf Marsilio | 32 | Head | Presser | Italy |
| 46 | Adolf Jr Marsilio | 1 | Son | — | New York |
| 47 | Katherine Larese | 53 | Mother in law | — | Italy |
| 48 | Loretta Benson | 33 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 49 | Ethel Benson | 45 | Wife | Asst Manager | New York |
| 50 | John Benson | 25 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 51 | Charles Benson THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Dental Tech. | New York |
| 52 | Lillian Benson | 18 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 53 | Anna Jun. Mcdonald | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 54 | Michael Mcdonald | 47 | Head | Supervisor | New York |
| 55 | John Mcdonald | 21 | Son | Printer | New York |
| 56 | Marion Mcdonald | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 57 | Joan Mcdonald | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 58 | Mary Mcdonald | 74 | Mother | — | New York |
| 59 | Bertha Burger | 72 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 60 | Anna Peterson | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 61 | Edgar Peterson | 45 | Head | Credit Office | New York |
| 62 | Katherine Mcmahon | 63 | Head | — | Eire |
| 63 | Michael J. Keane | 49 | Cousin | Plumber | Eire |
| 64 | Irene Mcmahon | 19 | Niece | — | New York |
| 65 | Rosalie Bruccoleri | 20 | Daughter | Business Clerk | Italy |
| 66 | Josephine Bruccoleri | 41 | Head | Trousher Presser | Italy |
| 67 | Salvatore Bruccoleri | 25 | Son | Draughtsman | Italy |
| 68 | Vincenza Sabella | 79 | Mother | — | Italy |
| 69 | Eleanor Brown | 48 | Head | — | New York |
| 70 | John E. Brown | 20 | Son | Technician | New York |
| 71 | Nellie Russell | 65 | Mother | — | Eire |
| 72 | May Russell | 40 | Head | Teacher Clerk | New York |
| 73 | Leonarda De Caro | 35 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 74 | Vito De Caro | 40 | Head | Presser | Italy |
| 75 | Angela De Caro | 0 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 76 | Emanuela Randina | 58 | Head | Operator Dress | Italy |
| 77 | Mary Randina | 51 | Wife | Operator Dress | Italy |
| 78 | Joseph Randina | 25 | Son | — | New York |
| 79 | Carlo Randina | 22 | Son | Operator Dress | New York |
| 80 | Concetta Gelo | 72 | Mother in law | — | Italy |
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)