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George Sharp — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this George Sharp across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1874), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Pump Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Methuen |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sharp | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Eva Kimmer | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| George Sharp | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Lois Kimmer | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Wilfred Kimmer | Other | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Lillie Sharp | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 45
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sharpe |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1911 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 55
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1875 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Pump engine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5600 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 66
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1874 — 6 household members
| Surname | Sharp |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Pump Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links George Sharp across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Sharp
Head · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · 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
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01586-00248)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethel Levenson | 32 | Wife | — | New York |
| 2 | Alvan E Levenson | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Norman T Levenson | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Anne Mersmerowski | 21 | Housegirl | House Girl | Massachusetts |
| 5 | George Sharp THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 6 | Lillie Sharp | 31 | Son | Apprentice | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Edith Sharp | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Wilfred Kimmer | 31 | Son-in-law | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Eva Kimmer | 25 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Lois Kimmer | 3 | Grand Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | William H Russell | 43 | Head | Operative | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Adeline Russell | 35 | Wife | Operative | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Annie Mcgrath | 72 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Arthur Delaurier | 55 | Head | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 15 | Alva Delaurier | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Narcisse Bonneau | 88 | Father-in-law | — | Canada French |
| 17 | Eugene Smith | 77 | Head | — | Canada French |
| 18 | Lena Smith | 66 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 19 | Victor Verdonck | 50 | Head | Loom Fixer | France |
| 20 | Julia Verdonck | 49 | Wife | — | France |
| 21 | Raymond Verdonck | 19 | Son | Cloth Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Harold Gagne | 39 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Laura Gagne | 36 | Wife | Mender | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Harold Jr Gagne | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Frank H Beaulieu | 50 | Head | Pattern Maker | Canada French |
| 26 | Blanche Beaulieu | 44 | Wife | Mender | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Lorraine Beaulieu | 19 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Rita Beaulieu | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Beatrice Beaulieu | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Phillip Maione | 42 | Head | Barber | Italy |
| 31 | Vincenza Maione | 42 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 32 | Rosario Maione | 19 | Son | Office Helper | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Charles W Collins | 58 | Head | Turbine Install. | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Lulu H Collins | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Charles W Collins | 26 | Son | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Eunice E Collins | 24 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Mary B Collins | 23 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 38 | John F Collins | 22 | Son | Collector | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Alfred J Collins | 20 | Son | Floor Hand | 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)