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George Lyons — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this George Lyons across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Lyons |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lyons | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ethel Lyons | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Herbert Lyons | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Louise Lyons | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Anna Lyons | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Doris Lyons | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Herbert Lyons | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 5
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1925 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lyon |
| Given Name | George A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 16
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1924 — 7 household members
| Surname | Lyons |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 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 Lyons across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Lyons
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Herbert Lyons
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Louise Lyons
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ethel Lyons
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Lyons
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
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 — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01680-00139)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lewis E Hansom | 32 | Head | Machinist Helper | Maine |
| 42 | Jane B Hansom | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | James Donohue | 34 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Mary Donohue | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Patricia Donohue | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | James Jr Donohue | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | John H King | 42 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Frances King | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Catherine King | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Hilary King | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | George King | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Gerard King | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Herbert A Lyons | 55 | Head | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Anna Lyons | 51 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Herbert A Jr Lyons | 27 | Son | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Ethel Lyons | 25 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Louise Lyons | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Doris Lyons | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 59 | George Lyons THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Alexander Beaton | 73 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Jeanette Beaton | 60 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Elizabeth Beaton | 30 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Patrick Gallagher | 45 | Head | Mechanic | Irish Free State |
| 64 | Mary E Gallagher | 39 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 65 | Thomas P Gallagher | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Marie Gallagher | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Helen Gallagher | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Joseph Gallagher | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Thomas A English | 54 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Mary G English | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Leo Leary | 47 | Head | Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Mary Leary | 42 | Wife | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Ida A De Witt | 74 | Head | — | Germany |
| 74 | Marie F Lehan | 63 | Head | — | France |
| 75 | Matilda A Lehan | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | France |
| 76 | Marie D Bohan | 30 | Lodger | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Lawrence Bohan | 5 | Lodger's son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Janette Burnet | 50 | Head | Seamstress | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Margaret Burnet | 48 | Sister | Saleswoman | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Mary A Regan | 67 | Head | Matron | Irish Free State |
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)