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Edward Gordon — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward Gordon across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Edward — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Gordon |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Cambridge |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | City Of Cambridge |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Gordon | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Jean Gordon | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Edward Gordon | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Edward Gordon | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Anne Gordon | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 5
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gordon |
| Given Name | Edward J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 16
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gordon |
| Given Name | Edward J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| 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
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 26
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
| Surname | Gordon |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Cambridge |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | none |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 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 Gordon across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Gordon (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Gordon (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia Gordon (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia Gordon (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia Gordon (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Gordon
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Gordon
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia Gordon
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia Gordon
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia Gordon
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Gordon
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Anne Gordon
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jean Gordon
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
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 — 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-t0627-01684-00216)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Sellin | 63 | brother-in-law | Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Anne Ross | 80 | head | None | Canada English |
| 3 | Alice Callahan | 67 | head | Housewife | Massachusetts |
| 4 | John Callahan | 38 | son | Lawyer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | John Casey | 56 | lodger | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Edward Callahan | 38 | head | Headmaster | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Helen Callahan | 28 | wife | Buyer | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Norma Callahan | 4 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | John Callahan | 1 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Thomas Landy | 34 | head | Caretaker | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Helen Landy | 33 | wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Helen Landy | 3 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Thomas Landy | 2 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | John Landy | 1 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | W. Clayton Haley | 37 | head | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Gertrude Haley | 35 | wife | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Thomas Haley | 3 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Joseph M. Hunter | 72 | head | Mechanic | Canada English |
| 19 | Florence Hunter | 70 | wife | None | Canada English |
| 20 | Florence Hunter | 30 | daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 21 | John Cass | 47 | head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Frances Cass | 42 | wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Florence Ranzella | 55 | asst | None | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Edward Gordon | 59 | head | Police Officer | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Julia Gordon | 57 | wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Anne Gordon | 17 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Jean Gordon | 12 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Edward Gordon THIS PERSON | 26 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 29 | John Dyson | 41 | head | Janitor | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Theresa Dyson | 37 | wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Julia Costello | 75 | head | Housewife | New York |
| 32 | William Costello | 52 | son | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Catherine Costello | 48 | daughter | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Agnes Costello | 32 | daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Hanah Lucey | 75 | head | None | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Edward Lucey | 44 | son | Motorman | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Eleanor Lucey | 34 | daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 38 | William Lucey | 28 | son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Joseph F. Mckinnon | 70 | head | Carpenter | New York |
| 40 | Margaret Mckinnon | 72 | wife | None | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 2 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)