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Elizabeth Ryan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Ryan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1865), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Female
Spouse
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Elizabeth F. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawrence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 480 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Lawrence City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ryan | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Elizabeth Ryan | Spouse | — | 75 | ~1865 |
| Mary Ryan | Daughter | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| John Ryan | Son | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 51
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Elizabeth F. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1897 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 65
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Elizabeth F |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1873 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 75
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Elizabeth F. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawrence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Income (1939) | 480 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Ryan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Ryan
Spouse · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01583-00503)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Zahia Hajjar | 43 | Wife | — | Syria |
| 42 | Annie Hajjar | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | George Hajjar | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Michael Collins | 52 | Head | Foreman | Irish Free State |
| 45 | Julia Collins | 42 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 46 | Frank A. Leclair | 48 | Head | Musician | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Clara E. Leclair | 52 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Mother Danahey | 70 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 49 | Margaret E. Danahey | 39 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Michael Danahey | 35 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Matthew J. Danahey | 33 | Son | Counterman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Julia A. Danahey | 30 | Daughter | Clerk-Office | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Harriet R. Horgan | 71 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 54 | Doris S. Horgan | 35 | Daughter | Sorter | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Irene H. Horgan | 32 | Daughter | Trained Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Helen Duberson | 44 | Lodger | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 57 | John P. Ryan | 77 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Elizabeth F. Ryan THIS PERSON | 75 | Wife | — | England |
| 59 | Mary Ryan | 40 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | John P. Jr. Ryan | 48 | Son | Reporter | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Vera Morrissey | 43 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Charles J. Tahil | 37 | Head | Coordinator | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Annie Tahil | 27 | Wife | Chipper | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Joseph Charles Tahil | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Albertina Ouellette | 46 | Head | — | Canada French |
| 66 | Eugene E. Ouellette | 46 | Son | Lineman | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Rose A. Ouellette | 31 | Daughter | Spooler Hand | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Catherine Callahan | 63 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 69 | John Callahan | 28 | Son | Time Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Phyllis Callahan | 26 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Mary G. Oelen | 48 | Head | Sewing Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Ruth G. Oelen | 23 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Geraldine V. Oelen | 21 | Daughter | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 74 | William A. Oelen | 18 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | H. Bertha Hutchins | 59 | Head | Seamstress | Vermont |
| 76 | Grace F. Conway | 72 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | James Henderson | 71 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Elizabeth Henderson | 65 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Anthony Catalano | 25 | Head | Cook | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Geraldine Catalano | 25 | Wife | Waitress | 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)