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Edward Burns — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward Burns across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Catherine & William — first a head (b.~1905), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1905
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Edward J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Patrolman |
| Industry | Police department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1600 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Patrolman |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Burns | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Edward Burns | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Edward Burns | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Audrey Burns | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
Census Appearances
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 4
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 14
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Edward H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 24
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1906 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Edward P |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 35
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1905 — 4 household members
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Edward J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Patrolman |
| Industry | Police department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1600 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Edward Burns across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Catherine Burns (~0.92 confidence) and father William Burns (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Burns (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Burns (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Burns (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Catherine Burns
b. ~1873
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Burns
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Burns
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Burns
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Burns
b. ~1879
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Burns
Head · 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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01682-00215)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada M. Noble | 38 | Sister-in-law | Bookkeeper | New Hampshire |
| 2 | Arlene Noble | 17 | Granddaughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 3 | Stinson J. Buckner | 40 | Head | Taxi Driver | Maine |
| 4 | Catherine F. Buckner | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Stinson J. Jr. Buckner | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Ellen D. Collins | 69 | Mother-in-law | — | Irish Free State |
| 7 | Ray M. Jr. Hurd | 26 | Head | Brakeman | New Hampshire |
| 8 | Marion Hurd | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Donald R. Hurd | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Sam J. Marrapodi | 41 | Head | Electrician | Italy |
| 11 | Emma Marrapodi | 32 | Wife | — | New York |
| 12 | Eugene Marrapodi | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 13 | James W. Carter | 39 | Head | Brakeman | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Marion H. Carter | 36 | Wife | Registered Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Solomon Barber | 51 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 16 | Miriam Barber | 46 | Wife | — | Philadelphia |
| 17 | Richard Barber | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John C. Jr. Leahy | 33 | Head | Florist | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Eloise J. Leahy | 29 | Wife | Registered Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Edward J. Cousack | 24 | Head | Antique Apprentice | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Helen E. Cousack | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Edward Cousack | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Frank Gleasure | 57 | Head | Laborer | Canada French |
| 24 | George Gleasure | 25 | Son | Spray Painter | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Madeline Gleasure | 23 | Daughter | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Theresa Gleasure | 22 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | James Gleasure | 20 | Son | Assistant Baker | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Martha Gleasure | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | John D. Dunne | 39 | Head | Manager | Canada English |
| 30 | Delia M. Dunne | 38 | Wife | Cook | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Geraldine A. Dunne | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | John G. Dunne | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Sylvia Dunne | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Edward J. Burns THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Patrolman | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Marie E. Burns | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Edward J. Burns | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Audrey M. Burns | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | James A. Parrish | 44 | Head | Locomotive Fireman | Oklahoma |
| 39 | Catherine G. Parrish | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | John F. Parrish | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Edward
Gen 1 · 5 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)