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Edward Clark — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Edward Clark across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents James & James — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Edward J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Belleville town |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Paint factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Belleville Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Clark | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| James Clark | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Francis Wolmuth | Other | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Thomas Clark | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Edward Clark | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Francis Clark | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Elizabeth Clark | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, New …
Son, age 1
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1919 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Essex, New …
Son, age 11
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1919 — 11 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Essex-County, New …
Son, age 21
Essex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1919 — 7 household members
| Surname | Clark |
| Given Name | Edward J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Belleville town |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Paint factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Clark across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father James Clark (~0.92 confidence) and father James Clark (~0.92 confidence) and father James Clark (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Clark (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Clark (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
James Clark
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
James Clark
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
James Clark
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Clark
b. ~1881
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Clark
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Clark
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Rita Clark
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Clark
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Francis Clark
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02328-00196)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Devine | 55 | Lodger | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | David A. Provost | 29 | Lodger | Machinist | New Jersey |
| 3 | Paul Raeti | 25 | Lodger | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | George F. Kiernan | 32 | Head | Funeral Director | New Jersey |
| 5 | Nellie Kiernan | 32 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 6 | George Jr. Kiernan | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 7 | Patrick Kiernan | 4 | Son | 0 | New Jersey |
| 8 | Raymond Kiernan | 2 | Son | 0 | New Jersey |
| 9 | Edward J. Ryan | 60 | Head | Chauffeur | New Jersey |
| 10 | Margaret Ryan | 61 | Wife | 0 | New Jersey |
| 11 | Myrtle C. Ryan | 28 | Daughter | Correspondent | New Jersey |
| 12 | Maureen D. Ryan | 16 | Daughter | 0 | New Jersey |
| 13 | Catherine M. Ryan | 15 | Daughter | 0 | New Jersey |
| 14 | Edward Jr. Ryan | 13 | Son | 0 | New Jersey |
| 15 | Anna E. Flanagan | 48 | Head | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 16 | Marion E. Flanagan | 19 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New Jersey |
| 17 | Marie Fresia | 23 | Lodger | Ironing | New Jersey |
| 18 | Jean M. Maccallum | 63 | Lodger | — | New Jersey |
| 19 | Marion F. Parcells | 76 | Lodger | 0 | New Jersey |
| 20 | Douglas F. Parcells | 34 | Lodger | Electrician Helper | New Jersey |
| 21 | James P. Clark | 60 | Head | Attendant | England |
| 22 | Elizabeth A. Clark | 58 | Wife | 0 | Scotland |
| 23 | Thomas J. Clark | 27 | Son | Weaver | New Jersey |
| 24 | Francis X. Clark | 23 | Son | Apprentice | New Jersey |
| 25 | Edward J. Clark THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Helper | New Jersey |
| 26 | Rita C. Clark | 19 | Daughter | 0 | New Jersey |
| 27 | Francis Wolmuth | 48 | Lodger | Printer | New Jersey |
| 28 | Edward J. Lister | 49 | Head | Director | New Jersey |
| 29 | Florence M. Lister | 44 | Wife | 0 | New Jersey |
| 30 | James E. Lister | 20 | Son | 0 | New Jersey |
| 31 | Jeanne C. Lister | 14 | Daughter | 0 | New Jersey |
| 32 | Catherine E. Donnelly | 61 | Head | Maid | New Jersey |
| 33 | Catherine E. Donnelly | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 34 | Thomas R. Hood | 69 | Head | Painter | New Jersey |
| 35 | Catherine C. Hood | 60 | Wife | 0 | New Jersey |
| 36 | Anna B. Hood | 32 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 37 | Thomas R. Jr. Hood | 29 | Son | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 38 | Virginia R. Hood | 31 | Daughter-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 39 | David R. Hood | 2 | Grandson | 0 | New Jersey |
| 40 | William R. Hood | 0 | Grandson | 0 | New Jersey |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 3 siblings
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)