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Charles Robertson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Charles Robertson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Road Construct. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 676 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Robertson | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Beatrice Robertson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Mildred Robertson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Charles Robertson | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Robert Robertson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Kenneth Robertson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Eleanor Robertson | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 50
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1880 — 8 household members
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Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1883 |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Roads |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 60
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1880 — 7 household members
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Road Construct. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 676 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Robertson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Robertson
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · 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-t0627-01671-00701)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Margaret Whalen | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Ruth Whalen | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Daniel Whalen | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Dorothy Whalen | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary Whalen | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Paul Whalen | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Marie Grotte | 21 | Head | — | Eire |
| 48 | Olive D. Grotte | 35 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 49 | William F. Grotte | 41 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Frances Grotte | 49 | Daughter | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Ralph H. Anderson | 52 | Head | Nightwatchman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Eva G. Anderson | 50 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 53 | Robert F. Anderson | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Ruth H. Anderson | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Herbert W. Lowder | 65 | Head | Machinist | Maine |
| 56 | Viola M. Lowder | 66 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 57 | Charles O. King | 62 | In-law | Elevator Operator | Maine |
| 58 | Louise P. Dunham | 66 | Roomer | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Fred C. Gerr | 39 | Head | Helper Machine | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Mary J. Gerr | 46 | Wife | Cashier | New York |
| 61 | Fred C. Gerr | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | John Williams | 34 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Elizabeth Williams | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Elaine Williams | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Marilyn Williams | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Pauline Williams | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Joan Williams | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Charles A. Robertson THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Bessie S. Robertson | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Kenneth Robertson | 24 | Son | Helper Welder | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Eleanor Robertson | 22 | Daughter | Typist | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Mildred Robertson | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Beatrice Robertson | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Robert Robertson | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Lawrence Davis | 41 | Head | Insurance Broker | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Lillian O. Davis | 36 | Wife | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Priscilla Davis | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Barbara Davis | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | William Davis | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Alfred D. Manton | 41 | Head | Statistician | 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)