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Henry Murphy — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Henry Murphy across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hampden-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1926), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1926
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hampden-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Springfield City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1926 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Murphy | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Marguerite Murphy | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mary Murphy | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| John Stewart | Other | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| William Murphy | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| James Murphy | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Eugene Murphy | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Mary Murphy | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Henry Murphy | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| James Murphy | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Daniel Murphy | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
Census Appearances
1930
Hampden, Massachusetts
Son, age 4
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1926 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 14
Hampden-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1926 — 11 household members
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| 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 Henry Murphy across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Murphy
Son · 1940 · age 14 · b. ~1926 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Marguerite Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eugene Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Daniel Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Murphy
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01707-00472)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James J. Murphy | 47 | Head | Polisher & Buffer | Irish Free State |
| 2 | Mary A. Murphy | 46 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 3 | Thomas J. Murphy | 22 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 4 | William C. Murphy | 20 | Son | Apprentice Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 5 | James F. Murphy | 18 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Eugene M. Murphy | 17 | Son | Newspaper Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Mary E. Murphy | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Henry Murphy THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Daniel P. Murphy | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Marguerite T. Murphy | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | John Stewart | 54 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Irish Free State |
| 12 | Bernard P. Battles | 39 | Head | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Mary E. Battles | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Bernard P. Battles | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Regina M. Battles | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Isabell A. Battles | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | William J. Wilson | 32 | Head | Mail Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Maryon L. Wilson | 31 | Wife | Office Work | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Lois J. Wilson | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Ralph F. Carter | 25 | Head | Assistant Buyer | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Catherine J. Carter | 32 | Wife | Stockgirl | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Catherine V. Crowley | 31 | Head | Registered Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Arthur F. Crowley | 39 | Brother | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Regas Fousianes | 54 | Brother | Salesman | Greece |
| 25 | Frank Lyons | 27 | Son | Forestry | Springfield |
| 26 | George E. Cabana | 51 | Head | Pharmacist | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Bertha A. Cabana | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Kenneth J. Pezron | 25 | Head | District Manager | Illinois |
| 29 | Grace J. Pezron | 20 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Alfred J. Yvon | 52 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Margaret M. Yvon | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Robert J. Yvon | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Raymond A. Yvon | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Anna T. Mullinax | 29 | Sister-in-law | Candler - Eggs | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Michael A. Woods | 44 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Katherine F. Woods | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | William P. Woods | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Kathleen C. Woods | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Bernard H. Woods | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Morris J. Appel | 36 | Head | Manager | England |
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)