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George Knight — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this George Knight across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Radio Repair |
| Industry | Own Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Radio Repair |
| Township / Ward | Medford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Knight | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Gloria Knight | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Gladys Knight | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Arlene Knight | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Dorothy Knight | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| George Knight | Head | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Robert Knight | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| George Knight | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Alberta Knight | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 6
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1924 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 17
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1923 — 9 household members
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Radio Repair |
| Industry | Own Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 George Knight across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Knight
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Dorothy Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Evelyn Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arlene Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gladys Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gloria Knight
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01612-00593)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | C. Frank | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Frederick Berry | 27 | Brother-in-law | Soda Dispenser | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Patrick O'Brien | 62 | Head | Crane Operator | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Marion O'Brien | 52 | Wife | — | Canada French |
| 45 | Patrick Jr. O'Brien | 20 | Son | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 46 | John O'Brien | 19 | Son | Mail Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Jean O'Brien | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Frank Densmore | 46 | Head | Apparatus Repairman | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Mabel Densmore | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Myrtis Densmore | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Janet Mcduggan | 13 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Carrie Dunsford | 78 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | William R. Hogan | 67 | Head | Furniture Mover | Canada |
| 54 | Alice F. Hogan | 67 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 55 | Winifred O. Hogan | 36 | Daughter | Typist Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Josephine P. Hogan | 35 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 57 | William R. Jr. Hogan | 29 | Son | Sub P.O. Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 58 | John J. Hogan | 23 | Son | Repair Man | Massachusetts |
| 59 | George Knight | 36 | Head | Mechanic | Rhode Island |
| 60 | Alberta Knight | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | George J. Knight THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | Radio Repair | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Dorothy Knight | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Gladys Knight | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Evelyn Knight | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Gloria Knight | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Arlene Knight | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Robert Knight | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | William Kerr | 50 | Head | Peddler Coal | Ireland |
| 69 | Isabel Kerr | 23 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 70 | William A. Kerr | 20 | Son | Coal Peddler | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Edward R. Kerr | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Jean Kerr | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Merlin Kerr | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Patrick Mcgue | 61 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 75 | Mary A. Mcgue | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Dorothy Mcgue | 27 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Paul Mcgue | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | William F. Mccarthy | 51 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Haddie M. Mccarthy | 50 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 80 | Emma J. Smith | 82 | Mother-in-law | — | New Hampshire |
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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)