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Edward Cunningham — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward Cunningham across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Wm & Mary — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | Edward P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Boston City |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Cunningham | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Gertrude Cunningham | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Jean Cunningham | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Edward Cunningham | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 18
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | Edward P. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 28
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Newfoundland |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Electrical Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 38
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 4 household members
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | Edward P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Industry | Boston City |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 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 Cunningham across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Wm Cunningham (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Cunningham (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Wm Cunningham
b. ~1858
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Cunningham
b. ~1866
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Cunningham
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · 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-t0627-01680-00325)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gloria L. Beaudry | 4 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 42 | Gotthord B. Linger | 34 | Head | Baker | Germany |
| 43 | Irene F. Linger | 35 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 44 | Sylvia M. Wiesinger | 4 | niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Roy E. Greenquist | 30 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Ruth H. Greenquist | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Ruth E. Greenquist | 6 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Roy E. Jr. Greenquist | 2 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | George B. Macdonald | 61 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 50 | Gertrude Macdonald | 61 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 51 | Edward A. Macdonald | 31 | son | Dispatcher | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Daniel J. Sullivan | 25 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Mary B. Sullivan | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Anne M. Sullivan | 5 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Robert D. Sullivan | 2 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Charles H. Carter | 28 | Head | Sheet Metal Worker | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Blanche M. Carter | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Francis Buscetta | 25 | Head | Optical Worker | Italy |
| 59 | Dorothy Buscetta | 26 | Wife | Optical Worker | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Lena Sajallo | 44 | Head | Cleaner | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Robert L. Sajallo | 25 | son | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Albert O. Sajallo | 20 | son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Edward P. Cunningham THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Gertrude A. Cunningham | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Jean M. Cunningham | 8 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Lois A. Cunningham | 6 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Arthur W. Eichwald | 31 | Head | Coal & Oil Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Gladys E. Eichwald | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Gertrude Murphy | 15 | step-daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Irene Eichwald | 10 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Malachy J. Hurley | 50 | Head | Clerk | Irish Free State |
| 72 | Ellen H. Hurley | 48 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 73 | Joan M. Hurley | 8 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | John J. Dehill | 43 | Head | Welder | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Blanche H. Dehill | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Agnes E. Dehill | 20 | daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 77 | John J. Dehill | 12 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | George Simis | 31 | Head | Landscape Gardener | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Alfred New | 50 | Partner | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Joseph Lento | 57 | Head | Manager | Italy |
Pedigree Summary
Edward
Gen 1 · 2 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)