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Gertrude Anderson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Gertrude Anderson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Leo & Leo — first a daughter (b.~1913), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Female
Daughter
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Gertrude C. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Revere City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | New England Tel Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Township / Ward | Revere City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Gertrude | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anderson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Gertrude Anderson | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Edwin Anderson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Eleanor Anderson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| James Anderson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 7
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1913 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 17
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1913 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Gertrude A. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 27
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1913 — 5 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Gertrude C. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Revere City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | New England Tel Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| 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 Gertrude Anderson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Leo Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and father Leo Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Anderson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Leo Anderson
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Leo Anderson
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Anderson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Anderson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Anderson
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Gertrude Anderson
Daughter · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Edwin Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eleanor Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
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
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01643-00566)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | James L. Sullivan | 51 | Head | Mail Man | Maine |
| 42 | Mary A. Sullivan | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Leo J. Tallrott | 39 | Head | Technician | Maryland |
| 44 | Helen B. Tallrott | 27 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 45 | Mary E. Tallrott | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Lily R. Palmer | 66 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 47 | Carrie C. Palmer | 66 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Frederick F. Andrews | 67 | Head | Physician | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Mary F. Andrews | 50 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 50 | Frederick F. Jr. Andrews | 23 | Son | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Thomas J. Andrews | 22 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Robert J. Andrews | 22 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Irene Browsky | 20 | Maid | Housekeeper | Connecticut |
| 54 | Margaret A. Anderson | 48 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Gertrude C. Anderson THIS PERSON | 27 | Daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Edwin M. Anderson | 24 | Son | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 57 | James J. Anderson | 22 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Eleanor R. Anderson | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Margaret A. O'Hara | 62 | Head | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Mary E. O'Hara | 74 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Thomas J. O'Hara | 63 | Brother | Police Officer | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Marcella M. O'Hara | 53 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Thomas P. O'Hara | 25 | Nephew | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Leo F. O'Hara | 11 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Fraser Clarence | 48 | Roomer | Tailor | Vermont |
| 66 | Regina M. Reardon | 23 | Roomer | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 67 | John E. Brown | 42 | Head | Machinist | Scotland |
| 68 | Bertha M. Brown | 43 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 69 | Albert J. Brown | 23 | Son | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 70 | Edward White | 31 | Roomer | Line Work | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Ruth White | 23 | Roomer | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Margaret F. O'Donnell | 36 | Roomer | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Marion F. Bond | 57 | Head | Teacher | Maine |
| 74 | Clara F. Steward | 33 | Roomer | Finisher | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Charles Sears | 42 | Roomer | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Grace E. Cotton | 62 | Head | — | Maine |
| 77 | Lillian M. Buck | 66 | Roomer | Clerk | Vermont |
| 78 | Margaret Heally | 48 | Roomer | Clerk | Massachusetts |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Gertrude + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)