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Edward Riley — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Albany-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Edward Riley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Albany-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Edward — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Albany-County, New York |
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albany |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Mens wear |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Albany |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Riley | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| M Delahant | Other | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Edward Riley | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Albany, New …
Son, age 5
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Edward J. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Albany, New …
Son, age 15
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Edward J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Albany-County, New …
Son, age 25
Albany-County, New York · implied b. ~1915 — 3 household members
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Edward Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albany |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Mens wear |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Riley across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Riley (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Riley (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Riley (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Riley
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Riley
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Riley
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Riley
Son · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · New York
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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 — Albany-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Albany-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02822-00382)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Kathlyn Andrews | 29 | Wife | — | New York |
| 42 | Merrill Fern Andrews | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 43 | Myron P. Sickels | 45 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 44 | Blanche Sickels | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 45 | George H. Sickels | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 46 | Dora Close | 57 | Sister in law | Millinery | New York |
| 47 | Harriette Close | 54 | Sister in law | Clerical | New York |
| 48 | Edward J. Riley | 52 | Head | Owner | New York |
| 49 | Edward Jr. Riley THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 50 | M. F. Delahant | 76 | Mother in law | — | New York |
| 51 | Henrietta Brett | 46 | Head | Teacher | New York |
| 52 | Grace Brett | 48 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 53 | John J. Sr. Fitzpatrick | 60 | Head | Investigator | New York |
| 54 | Lillian Fitzpatrick | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 55 | Janette Fitzpatrick | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 56 | John J. Jr. Fitzpatrick | 24 | Son | Office Manager | New York |
| 57 | Elizabeth M. Fitzpatrick | 50 | Cousin | Clerical | New York |
| 58 | Elma C. Ambler | 43 | Head | Stenographer | New York |
| 59 | Jean Agnes Ambler | 20 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 60 | Lois Harriet Ambler | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Cathrine Ruth | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 62 | Sarah G. Ruth | 60 | Sister in law | Seamstress | New York |
| 63 | Helen B. Mcharg | 51 | Head | — | New York |
| 64 | Madeline Ella Mcharg | 66 | Cousin | Housekeeper | New York |
| 65 | Fairy Brasted | 63 | Head | — | New York |
| 66 | Gustave Stebner | 74 | Head | Asst. Veterinarian | Germany |
| 67 | Harold Stebner | 31 | Son | Dietician | New York |
| 68 | Ruth Stebner | 29 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 69 | Clara Stebner | 26 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Julia P. Herrick | 69 | Head | Dist. Manager | New York |
| 71 | Frank G. Siena | 35 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Ruth Siena | 34 | Wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Richard Siena | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Marcia Siena | 6 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 75 | John H. Hay | 72 | Head | Retired Postal Clerk | New York |
| 76 | Mary E. Hay | 38 | Daughter | Regents Examiner | New York |
| 77 | Ellen Murphy | 72 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 78 | Lawrence Devine | 47 | Head | Student | New York |
| 79 | Anna Devine | 51 | Wife | Clerical | New York |
| 80 | Alice Devine | 19 | Daughter | — | New York |
Pedigree Summary
Edward
Gen 1 · 3 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)