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Elizabeth Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Spouse
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth M. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beverly city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Beverly City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Wilson | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| E Wilson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 32
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Other, age 42
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 52
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth M. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beverly city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · 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-t0627-01578-00380)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Scott | 20 | Head | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Robert Scott | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Lester Jasper | 50 | Head | Milk Dealer | Maine |
| 4 | Essie B. Jasper | 40 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 5 | Herbert Jasper | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Marion Jasper | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Allan Jasper | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Roscoe Jasper | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Gordon B. Choate | 40 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Doris P. Choate | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Philip H. Choate | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Fred H. Wallace | 69 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Mabel A. Holbrook | 57 | Sister | Book Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Charles Moser | 44 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary B. Moser | 44 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 16 | Fred S. Moser | 22 | Son | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Charles H. Moser | 20 | Son | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 18 | E. Carroll Wilson | 52 | Head | Teller | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Elizabeth M. Wilson THIS PERSON | 52 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Frances Wilson | 22 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Chester G. Martin | 59 | Head | Metal Pattern Maker | Maine |
| 22 | May D. Martin | 57 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 23 | Stephen Barron | 70 | Head | Gardener | New York |
| 24 | Ella D. Barron | 62 | Wife | — | New York |
| 25 | Stephen P. Barron | 36 | Son | Caretaker | New York |
| 26 | Anna Barron | 27 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 27 | Roger Barron | 22 | Son | Gardener | New York |
| 28 | Wilder B. Caldwell | 61 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 29 | Mary A. Caldwell | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Olive M. Caldwell | 40 | Daughter | Occupational Therapist | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Sidney Tappan | 44 | Head | Superintendent | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Claire D. Tappan | 39 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 33 | Peter Tappan | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | James W. Andrews | 57 | Head | Crane Operator | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Julia S. Andrews | 54 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Ormond S. Andrews | 25 | Son | Milk Delivery | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Clarence Edwards | 56 | Brother-in-law | Purchaser | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Edith Bolster | 69 | Head | Retail Grocer | Canada-English |
| 39 | Donald M. Smith | 48 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Ada Smith | 49 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
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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)