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Charles Simpson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Charles Simpson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Katherine & Charles — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 36
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Amesbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Rest Stock Receiving Room |
| Industry | Metal Spec. Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Rest Stock Receiving Room |
| Township / Ward | Amesbury Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Nealey | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| John Majendichian | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Charles Simpson | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 14
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 24
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Charles E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Leather worker |
| Industry | Leather factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 36
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1904 — 3 household members
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Amesbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Rest Stock Receiving Room |
| Industry | Metal Spec. Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Simpson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Katherine Simpson (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Simpson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nellie Nealey (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Katherine Simpson
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Simpson
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nellie Nealey
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Charles Simpson
Son · 1940 · age 36 · b. ~1904 · 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 — 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-t0627-01577-00230)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chester Zagranis | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | John Zagranis | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Frances Zagranis | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | William Zagranis | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Louis G. Boutin | 53 | Head | Wood Chopper | Canada-French |
| 46 | Mary Boutin | 51 | Wife | — | Canada-French |
| 47 | Beatrice Boutin | 17 | Daughter | Cementer | Maine |
| 48 | Cecile Boutin | 25 | Daughter | Cementer | Maine |
| 49 | Romeo Boutin | 22 | Son | Staple Laster | Maine |
| 50 | Chester G. Porter | 50 | Lodger | Farm Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 51 | William F. Fitzgerald | 66 | Head | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Lillian C. Fitzgerald | 63 | Wife | — | New York |
| 53 | Mary L. Day | 75 | Lodger | — | New Hampshire |
| 54 | Doria J. Couturier | 50 | Head | Wrapping Wait | Canada-French |
| 55 | Flora Couturier | 46 | Wife | — | Canada-French |
| 56 | Norman Couturier | 17 | Son | New Worker | New Hampshire |
| 57 | Linwood P. Dore | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Janet F. Dore | 29 | Wife | Wining Maker | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Linwood P. Jr. Dore | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Herbert L. Dore | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Charles E. Dore | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Nellie C. Nealey | 58 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Charles E. Simpson THIS PERSON | 36 | Son | Rest Stock Receiving Room | Massachusetts |
| 64 | John Majendichian | 18 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Henry C. Sr. Perkins | 46 | Head | Body Work Garage Attendant | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Evelyn E. Perkins | 43 | Wife | Trimmer | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Henry C. Jr. Perkins | 24 | Son | Fur Mixer | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Melvin Perkins | 20 | Son | Special Work Channel Mfg. | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Frank A. Perkins | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Norman A. Cammett | 48 | Head | Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 71 | Maude E. Cammett | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Norma H. Cammett | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Fred A. Cammett | 72 | Father | Farmer | New Hampshire |
| 74 | John L. Moore | 45 | Head | Shipfitters Helper | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Winifred N. Moore | 47 | Wife | Stitching Mach. Operator | Canada-English |
| 76 | John B. Moore | 17 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Mary W. Moore | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Teresa F. Moore | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | James L. Moore | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Thomas W. Moore | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Charles
Gen 1 · 3 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)