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Edward Berry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Edward Berry across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Berry |
| Given Name | Edward R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | instrument maker |
| Industry | shipyard industry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Instrument Maker |
| Township / Ward | Camden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Berry | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| William Berry | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Edward Berry | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Florence Berry | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, New …
Head, age 36
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Berry |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Instrument maker |
| Industry | Dental Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | 1915 |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1892 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Camden, New …
Head, age 45
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Berry |
| Given Name | Edward W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1892 |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Dental Instr. |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Head, age 53
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
| Surname | Berry |
| Given Name | Edward R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | instrument maker |
| Industry | shipyard industry |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Berry across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Berry
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02396-00128)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Arthur J. Adelson | 25 | Son | Salesman | Penna |
| 42 | William J. Ough | 53 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | Nettie G. Ough | 53 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 44 | John Morland | 78 | Boarder | Water Inspector | New Jersey |
| 45 | Harry Elliot | 57 | Roomer | Section Hand | New Jersey |
| 46 | Anna C. Prisand | 81 | Head | — | Penna |
| 47 | Bessie S. Morgan | 57 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 48 | August W. Pfleiderer | 57 | Head | Detective | New York |
| 49 | Marion Pfleiderer | 49 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | William Pfleiderer | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Stephen Cielicki | 30 | Head | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 52 | Laura Cielicki | 34 | Wife | Telephone Operator | Penna |
| 53 | Edward R. Berry THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Instrument Maker | England |
| 54 | Florence Berry | 50 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 55 | Edward Jr. Berry | 24 | Son | Mechanical Engineer | Penna |
| 56 | William Berry | 22 | Son | Chemical Engineer | New Jersey |
| 57 | Charles W. Young | 60 | Head | Post Office Superintendent | New Jersey |
| 58 | Sadie G. Young | 58 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 59 | Sadie B. Xingler | 36 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | George Xingler | 34 | Son-in-law | Grocery Clerk | New Jersey |
| 61 | David C. Dudley | 62 | Boarder | Letter Carrier | New Jersey |
| 62 | Ruth Young | 30 | Daughter-in-law | Bookkeeper | Penna |
| 63 | Charles C. Short | 56 | Head | Designer | Penna |
| 64 | Lina Short | 58 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 65 | Grace E. Short | 33 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Penna |
| 66 | Benjamin Cohen | 42 | Head | Manager | New York |
| 67 | Mary M. Cohen | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | Rodold M. Cohen | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 69 | Betty Mendelsohn | 37 | Lodger | Salesgirl | New York |
| 70 | Harriet Donaldson | 63 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Daniel Maginnis | 73 | Head | — | Penna |
| 72 | Catherine Maginnis | 30 | Daughter | Clerk | Penna |
| 73 | Walter Maginnis | 28 | Son | Salesman | Penna |
| 74 | Frank Hamrill | 26 | Son-in-law | Press Operator | New Jersey |
| 75 | Margaret A. Hamrill | 25 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | William Azarowff | 50 | Head | Ironer | Russia |
| 77 | Marie Azarowff | 48 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 78 | Valentine Azarowff | 19 | Daughter | — | Russia |
| 79 | Lionel Azarowff | 13 | Son | — | Russia |
| 80 | Leon Odlen | 46 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Russia |
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)