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Edward Ward — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Edward Ward across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: New Hampshire
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Edward D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1820 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Township / Ward | Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Ward | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edward Ward | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Helen Ward | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Marion Ward | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 26
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1894 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Edwin P. |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 36
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1894 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Edward D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Stationary Engineer |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 42
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1898 — 4 household members
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | Edward D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1820 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Ward across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Ward
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01675-00671)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary A Norris | 62 | Head | — | Mass |
| 42 | Agnes M. Norris | 55 | Sister | Matron | Mass |
| 43 | Mary E. Norris | 56 | Sister in law | — | Mass |
| 44 | Marie B. Burns | 47 | Head | — | Mass |
| 45 | Leo V. Burns | 25 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 46 | William F. Burns | 27 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Mary E. Burns | 22 | Daughter | Retail Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Margaret B. Graham | 66 | Aunt | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Victoria P. Sullivan | 69 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Ethel L. Munroe | 38 | Lodger | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Catherine F. Connolly | 70 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Gertrude Connolly | 40 | Niece | Seamstress | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Mildred V. Glennon | 25 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Marie Richards | 18 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | John Fullen | 67 | Head | Watchman | Eire |
| 57 | Margaret Fullen | 58 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 58 | John J. Fullen | 27 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Michael F. Fullen | 25 | Son | Helper Oil Truck | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Patrick Fullen | 20 | Son | Lumber Handler | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Alphonse M. Macdonald | 51 | Head | Gardener | Canada English |
| 62 | Anna M. Macdonald | 49 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 63 | Ella H. Mackenzie | 40 | Sister in law | Saleslady | Canada English |
| 64 | Edward D. Ward THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Custodian | New Hampshire |
| 65 | Helen Ward | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Marion V. Ward | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Frederick W. Ward | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Mary J. Dort | 45 | Head | Bookkeeper | Canada English |
| 69 | John F. Dort | 50 | Brother | Fisherman | Canada English |
| 70 | Elizabeth A. Dort | 54 | Sister | — | Canada English |
| 71 | James R. Dort | 56 | Brother | Fisherman | Canada English |
| 72 | Floyd B. Hicks | 41 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Illinois |
| 73 | Christine A. Hicks | 41 | Wife | Chocolate Dipper | Canada English |
| 74 | Frank H. Horrigan | 46 | Head | Auditor | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Maura S. Horrigan | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Timothy J. Farrell | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Eire |
| 77 | Helen Farrell | 48 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Mary M. Farrell | 20 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Sarah Farrell | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Elizabeth A. Farrell | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
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)