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Ellen Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Ellen Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Female
Spouse
Born: Finland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Ellen K. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
| Township / Ward | Peabody City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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 Ellen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wilson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| V Wilson | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Thomas Wilson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Edwin Wilson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 22
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elsie |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
Spouse, age 35
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elsie |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 45
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Ellen K. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
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Our Model Tree links Ellen Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Ellen Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · 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-t0627-01588-00375)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dioclacio S. Pacheco | 45 | Boarder | Laborer | Azores |
| 2 | Philip L. Berry | 25 | Head | Laundry Salesman | Salem |
| 3 | Helen C. Berry | 23 | Wife | — | Peabody |
| 4 | Leo H. Deagon | 38 | Head | Sorter | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Helen V. Deagon | 37 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Shirley A. Deagon | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Gerald A. Deagon | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Richard Deagon | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Joseph Phillips | 49 | Head | Staker | Portugal |
| 10 | Gloria Phillips | 43 | Wife | Seasoner | Azores |
| 11 | James E. Phillips | 16 | Son | No Labor | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Charles J. Phillips | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Joseph J. Prata | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Portugal |
| 14 | Hilda M. Prata | 27 | Wife | Filament Winder | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Clementine M. Prata | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Maria S. Prata | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Joseph Medina | 47 | Head | Pickle House | Azores |
| 18 | Thomas Wilson | 48 | Head | Draftsman | Ireland |
| 19 | Ellen K. Wilson THIS PERSON | 45 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 20 | V. Velma Wilson | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Edwin E. Wilson | 19 | Son | Drug Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Manuel J. Santos | 53 | Head | Embosser | Azores |
| 23 | Rose P. Santos | 48 | Wife | Attendant | Azores |
| 24 | Grace T. Santos | 30 | Daughter | Counter-Up | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Anna T. Santos | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Manuel S. Bettencourt | 39 | Head | Utility Man | Portugal |
| 27 | Mary S. Bettencourt | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Antonio J. Santos | 46 | Head | Leather Mfg | Azores |
| 29 | Alice Santos | 45 | Wife | — | Azores |
| 30 | Evelyn M. Santos | 17 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Dorothy J. Santos | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Antonio J. Santos | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Richard A. Santos | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Bartholomew Marshall | 42 | Head | All Around Worker | Azores |
| 35 | Lena Marshall | 44 | Wife | Seasoner | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Ruth Marshall | 21 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Bertram J. Stanton | 41 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Helen F. Stanton | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Helen M. Stanton | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Bertram J. Jr. Stanton | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
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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)