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Edward Ellis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Newport-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Edward Ellis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Newport-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Newport-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newport |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Furnishing Co. |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Newport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ellis | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Edward Ellis | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Norma Ellis | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Ernest Ferrent | Other | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Dorothy Ellis | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edward Ellis | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Ruth Ellis | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Jesse Ellis | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Newport, Rhode …
Head, age 36
Newport, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Furniture Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Newport, Rhode …
Head, age 47
Newport, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1883 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 24.50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Newport-County, Rhode …
Head, age 57
Newport-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1883 — 8 household members
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | Edward J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newport |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Furnishing Co. |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Ellis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Ellis
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Newport-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Newport-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03760-00616)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert H Burnham | 50 | Head | Machinist | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Irene W Burnham | 48 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Arthur L Esterbrooks | 45 | Head | Naval Engineer | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Bridget T Esterbrooks | 43 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 5 | Arthur V Esterbrooks | 17 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | John C Esterbrooks | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Florence M Esterbrooks | 13 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Bernard J Esterbrooks | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Elizabeth Q Burke | 63 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Edward J Ellis THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Proprietor | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Jesse C Ellis | 51 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Norma R Ellis | 23 | Daughter | Operator | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Harry W Ellis | 17 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Dorothy G Ellis | 13 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | Edward H Ellis | 31 | Son | Assistant Recorder | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Ruth M Ellis | 24 | Daughter | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Ernest Ferrent | 41 | Lodger | Helper | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Clifton T Holman | 57 | Head | Bus Driver | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Gertrude V Holman | 53 | Wife | Sales | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Clifton T Holman | 29 | Son | Radio Editor | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Doris D Holman | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Susan H Swinburne | 77 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Helen S King | 51 | Niece | Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Jesse M Chappell | 48 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Stephen J Dempsey | 47 | Head | Undertaker | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Margaret Dempsey | 65 | Mother | — | England |
| 27 | Mary Pike | 43 | Sister | Saleslady | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Mary Tobin | 74 | Aunt | Dressmaker | Canada-English |
| 29 | Elizabeth Wright | 45 | Guest | — | Rhode Island |
| 30 | William Heilman | 36 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Naomi Heilman | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Harlan Heilman | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | George A Gould | 44 | Head | Machinist | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Agnes M Gould | 43 | Wife | Supervisor | Rhode Island |
| 35 | George A Gould | 19 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Julia F Curran | 37 | In Law | Secretary | Rhode Island |
| 37 | John D Curran | 32 | Brother in Law | Bar Tender | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Louis J Simmons | 69 | Head | Supervisor | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Mary E Simmons | 68 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Louis F Simmons | 32 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
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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)