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Charles Eaton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Charles Eaton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Eaton |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salisbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stationary Fireman |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 63 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Stationary Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Salisbury Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Eaton | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Charles Eaton | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Annie Eaton | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Annie Eaton | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Charles Eaton | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 36
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Eaton |
| Given Name | Charles A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 48
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Eaton |
| Given Name | Charles A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Garage |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 58
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
| Surname | Eaton |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salisbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Stationary Fireman |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 63 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Eaton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Eaton
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Massachusetts
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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-t0627-01590-00022)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Agnes D. Saunders | 49 | wife | None | Connecticut |
| 42 | Ruth K. Ross | 15 | niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Henry H. Woodard | 44 | Head | Fish Dealer | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Ella A. Woodard | 44 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Gertrude A. Woodard | 17 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Henry H. Jr. Woodard | 14 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Etta M. Woodard | 12 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Doris J. Woodard | 7 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Pauline A. Arthur | 37 | Head | Laundry Worker | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Flora N. Lovelace | 68 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 51 | John C. Woodard | 33 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Lillian B. Woodard | 31 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Renda C. Woodard | 13 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Jacquelyn M. Woodard | 10 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | John B. Woodard | 4 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Leonard W. Woodard | 2 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Joseph E. Stone | 39 | Head | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Alice G. Stone | 34 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Olive J. Stone | 16 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Joseph E. Jr. Stone | 14 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Gretchen M. Stone | 11 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Paula K. Stone | 5 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Charles M. Downs | 50 | Head | Shoe Designer | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Violet B. Downs | 45 | wife | Cut-Outs | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Charles H. Downs | 28 | son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Frank R. Downs | 18 | son | Cut-Outs | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Mistake | None | — | — | — |
| 68 | David C. Dickie | 66 | Head | Laborer | England |
| 69 | Minnie E. Dickie | 70 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 70 | Ella H. Carter | 74 | sister in law | — | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Charles A. Eaton THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Stationary Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Annie M. Eaton | 52 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Annie M. Eaton | 26 | daughter | Shoe Work | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Caroline H. Eaton | 25 | daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Charles A. Jr. Eaton | 20 | son | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Irving S. Arthur | 43 | Head | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Edith D. Arthur | 42 | wife | — | New Jersey |
| 78 | Muriel E. Arthur | 20 | daughter | Sales Girl | Connecticut |
| 79 | Alice M. Arthur | 19 | daughter | Domestic | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Robert E. Arthur | 13 | son | — | Massachusetts |
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)