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Charles Parsons — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Charles Parsons across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Charles & Charles — first a son (b.~1905), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1905
Male
Son
Born: Maine
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Charles H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | BOSTON |
| 1935 Residence (County) | SUFFOLK |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Plumbing Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Township / Ward | Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1905 |
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 Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Parsons | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Charles Parsons | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Ella Parsons | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 15
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1905 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 25
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1905 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Charles Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Plumber |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 35
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1905 — 3 household members
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | Charles H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | BOSTON |
| 1935 Residence (County) | SUFFOLK |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Plumbing Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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 Parsons across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Charles Parsons (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Parsons (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Parsons (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ella Parsons (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ella Parsons (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ella Parsons (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Charles Parsons
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Parsons
b. ~1869
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Parsons
b. ~1870
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ella Parsons
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ella Parsons
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ella Parsons
b. ~1874
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Parsons
Son · 1940 · age 35 · b. ~1905 · Massachusetts
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01680-00210)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Stewart | 56 | Head | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Ruth Stewart | 26 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Paul H. Snow | 41 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Melba Snow | 37 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Frederick Snow | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Wallington Stone | 72 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Charles H. Parsons | 70 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 8 | Ella M. Parsons | 66 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 9 | Charles H. Parsons THIS PERSON | 35 | Son | Plumber | Maine |
| 10 | Henry Winslow | 60 | Head | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Emma Winslow | 71 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Catherine R. Young | 52 | Maid | Maid | Canada-English |
| 13 | William H. Doleman | 70 | Head | Optical Salesman | Canada-English |
| 14 | Martha Doleman | 66 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Margaret Doleman | 38 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 16 | Paul H. Doleman | 37 | Son | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Eugene M. Stone | 44 | Head | Folder | New York |
| 18 | Elizabeth J. Stone | 43 | Wife | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Barbara J. Stone | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Elizabeth N. Stone | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Ingelorg Newland | 61 | Head | — | Norway |
| 22 | Alexandra T. Newland | 19 | Daughter | Librarian | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Anna E. Newland | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Hugh J. Scollins | 76 | Head | Photo Engraver | Northern Ireland |
| 25 | Ellen M. Scollins | 76 | Wife | — | England |
| 26 | Margaret F. Scollins | 44 | Daughter | Interior Decorator | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Harold F. Scollins | 42 | Son | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Roland Scollins | 39 | Son | Truckman | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Marion D. Raines | 37 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | George P. Scollins | 49 | Head | Line Assigner | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Alcie Scollins | 40 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 32 | George Scollins | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | George F. Manning | 65 | Lodger | Plumber | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Edna C. Feron | 42 | Sister-in-Law | — | Maine |
| 35 | Arthur Kay | 26 | Head | Assistant Credit Manager | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Mary Kay | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Alice Silver | 80 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 38 | Jean G. Silver | 50 | Daughter | Stenographer | Canada-English |
| 39 | Gladys Healey | 40 | Head | Hairdresser | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Charles
Gen 1 · 6 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)