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Edward Gray — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Edward Gray across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Robert — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Raritan Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 468 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Raritan Township |
| 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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Gray | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| John Gray | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Edward Gray | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Evelyn Gray | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Russell Gray | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Henry Gray | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Elwood Gray | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Edward Gray | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, New …
Other, age 2
Middlesex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1918 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Edward M. |
| Relationship to Head | Grand Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Middlesex, New …
Son, age 12
Middlesex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1918 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Middlesex-County, New …
Son, age 21
Middlesex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1919 — 8 household members
| Surname | Gray |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Raritan Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 468 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Gray across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Gray (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Gray (~0.92 confidence) and mother Rose Gray (~0.92 confidence) and mother Rose Gray (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Gray
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Gray
b. ~1894
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Rose Gray
b. ~1899
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Rose Gray
b. ~1900
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Gray
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Evelyn Gray
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elwood Gray
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Gray
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Gray
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Russell Gray
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
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, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02362-00833)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Eleanor Gallagher | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | Lillian Gallagher | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | James Jr Gallagher | 8 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 44 | Edward Gray | 48 | Head | Labor | New Jersey |
| 45 | Rose Gray | 41 | Wife | — | Penn. |
| 46 | Edward Gray THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 47 | John Gray | 21 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 48 | Evelyn Gray | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Russell Gray | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Elwood Gray | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Henry Gray | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | William Armstrong | 57 | Head | Teamster | New Jersey |
| 53 | Jennie B Armstrong | 59 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 54 | Adolph Muth | 63 | Head | — | Germany |
| 55 | Nellie Muth | 59 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 56 | John Muth | 30 | Son | Oil Burner Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 57 | Adolph Jr Muth | 37 | Head | Machinist | New Jersey |
| 58 | Anna Muth | 32 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Adolph 3Rd Muth | 1 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | Delia Muth | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | John P Muth | 66 | Head | Salesman | Germany |
| 62 | Margaret E Muth | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 63 | Chester A Flickner | 50 | Head | Grade Foreman | Mass. |
| 64 | Elizabeth Flickner | 49 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Robert Van Fichel | 48 | Lodger | Electrician | New Jersey |
| 66 | Arthur Humphrey | 29 | Head | Accountant | Kentucky |
| 67 | Claire Humphrey | 27 | Wife | Laboratory Assistant | New York |
| 68 | Peter Kowalczuk | 52 | Head | Laborer | Hungary |
| 69 | Anna Kowalczuk | 49 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 70 | Joseph Kowalczuk | 20 | Son | Machinist | New Jersey |
| 71 | Frank Caulfield | 41 | Head | Superintendent | New York |
| 72 | Sara Caulfield | 36 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | Alice Caulfield | 40 | Sister | Bookkeeper | New Jersey |
| 74 | Albert Fortenberry | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 75 | Ruby Fortenberry | 35 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Cleo Fortenberry | 14 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Violet Fortenberry | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 78 | Henrietta Fortenberry | 9 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 79 | Albert Jr Fortenberry | 8 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Ruth Ann Fortenberry | 1 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 5 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)