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Harold Lee — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Harold Lee across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Harold H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Dyer |
| Industry | Leather |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 1440 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Dyer |
| Township / Ward | Salem City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 Harold | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Lee | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Nina Lee | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Harold Lee | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Shirley Lee | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ardis Lee | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 34
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Harold F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1891 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Industry | Leather Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 45
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Harold H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Leather Manufacturer |
| Industry | Leather Co. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8,500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 52
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
| Surname | Lee |
| Given Name | Harold H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Dyer |
| Industry | Leather |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 1440 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Harold Lee across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Harold Lee
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · 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-t0627-01589-00988)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jeannette Zeintal | 43 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | Marjorie Zeintal | 20 | Daughter | Student Nurse | Connecticut |
| 43 | Bethann Zeintal | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Donald Zeintal | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Charles B. Ayers | 46 | Head | Fisherman | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Elizabeth Ayers | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Joseph Ayers | 37 | Son | Route Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 48 | George F. Greenwood | 71 | Head | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 49 | Ida M. Greenwood | 67 | Wife | — | Nova Scotia |
| 50 | Charles G. Phelps | 44 | Head | Factory Superintendent | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Olive Phelps | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Charles H. Phelps | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | James R. Treadwell | 52 | Head | Broker | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Helen Treadwell | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Jane Treadwell | 19 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | John Treadwell | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Gayle Treadwell | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Donald Draper | 38 | Head | Watch Repairer | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Mary B. Draper | 35 | Sister | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Theresa M. Draper | 31 | Sister | Bookkeeper + Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Marguerite P. Draper | 28 | Sister | Clerk Office | Massachusetts |
| 62 | James H. Hall | 39 | Head | Asst. Superintendent | New York |
| 63 | Annie R. Hall | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Lucia Hall | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Perley L. Eaton | 57 | Head | Mechanic | New Hampshire |
| 66 | Lotta Eaton | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Albert B. Eaton | 27 | Son | Supervising + Office | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Harold H. Lee THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Dyer | England |
| 69 | Nina Lee | 49 | Wife | — | Nova Scotia |
| 70 | Ardis L. Lee | 20 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Hilda G. Lee | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Shirley E. Lee | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Timothy J. Mulcahy | 48 | Head | Quality Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Helen V. Mulcahy | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | John J. Mulcahy | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Timothy J. Jr. Mulcahy | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Judith Mulcahy | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Lois Mulcahy | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Francis Mulcahy | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Einer Carola | 49 | Head | Chauffeur | Finland |
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)