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Edward Brooks — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward Brooks across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Edward A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Medford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Brooks | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Edward Brooks | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Mabel Brooks | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Edward Brooks | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Other, age 24
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Edward A |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 34
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1896 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Edward A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Stair Builder |
| Industry | Odd Jobs |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 8000 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | O |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 45
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Edward A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Brooks across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Brooks
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01612-00798)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Oliver Perry | 42 | Head | Janitor | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Audrey Perry | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Joan Perry | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Robert Perry | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Barbara Perry | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Edward A. Brooks THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Janitor | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Mabel Brooks | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Edward A. Brooks | 18 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Ethel L. Brooks | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Raymond A. Alder | 32 | Head | Plant Office Boy | Connecticut |
| 51 | Beatrice M. Alder | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Barbara B. Alder | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Eleanor M. Alder | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Archibald Gregory | 35 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Mary Gregory | 31 | Wife | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Ann Gregory | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Arthur Gregory | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Irene Gregory | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | William F. Tumeries | 39 | Head | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Gladys Tumeries | 48 | Wife | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Joan Tumeries | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Barbara Tumeries | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | John E. D. Murray | 49 | Head | Elevator Operator | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Bessie E. Murray | 54 | Wife | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Irene O. Priest | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | New Hampshire |
| 66 | Frank L. Scanlon | 46 | Head | Telephone Worker | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Helen S. Scanlon | 46 | Wife | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Eleanor Scanlon | 17 | Daughter | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Claire Scanlon | 15 | Daughter | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Paul Scanlon | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Leonard E. Ames | 30 | Head | Telegraph Operator | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Anna G. Ames | 28 | Wife | Telegraph Operator | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Alton Collins | 32 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Lois Collins | 24 | Wife | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Bruce Collins | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Clarice Collins | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Francis Vittorini | 26 | Head | Civil Engineer | New York |
| 78 | Rose Vittorini | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Francis Vittorini | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Elmer L. Barry | 70 | Head | Salesman | Maine |
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)