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Henry Murphy — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Henry Murphy across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Books |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | East Providence |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Murphy | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Barbara Murphy | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Eleanor Murphy | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Dorothy Murphy | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Henry Murphy | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Mary Murphy | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Henry Murphy | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mary Murphy | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 27
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Father's Birthplace | Eng-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | salesman |
| Industry | books |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 38
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Publishing Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 48
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1882 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Cleaning compound |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 14,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 59
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1881 — 8 household members
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Henry R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Books |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Henry Murphy
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03765-00277)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton E. Johnson | 28 | Head | Sales Manager | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Louise P. Johnson | 23 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 3 | Robert C. Johnson | 3 | Son | — | — |
| 4 | John S. Rodgers | 69 | Head | Janitor | Portugal |
| 5 | Mary E. Rodgers | 70 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Chester L. Baker | 50 | Head | Machinist | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Cora S. Baker | 56 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 8 | Allen C. Baker | 20 | Son | Artist | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Grace M. Baker | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Willis R. Baker | 83 | Father | Machinist | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Peter Janigian | 47 | Head | Retail Grocery | Turkey |
| 12 | Sharanush Janigian | 38 | Wife | Retail Grocery | Turkey |
| 13 | Charles Janigian | 35 | Head | Retail Grocery And Market | Turkey |
| 14 | Elizabeth Janigian | 30 | Wife | — | Turkey |
| 15 | Mary Janigian | 8 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Dolores D. Janigian | 4 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 17 | David Janigian | 69 | Father | Labour | Turkey |
| 18 | Mary Janigian | 65 | Mother | — | Turkey |
| 19 | Dennis J. Chowley | 64 | Head | Janitor | Irish Free State |
| 20 | Ellen F. Chowley | 61 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 21 | John J. Chowley | 38 | Son | Bookkeeper | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Raymond F. Griswold | 47 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Catherine Griswold | 47 | Wife | Machine Operator | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Raymond E. Griswold | 22 | Son | Mail Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Doris L. Griswold | 21 | Daughter | Contometer Operator | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Robert A. Griswold | 17 | Son | Bailing Operator | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Richard C. Griswold | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Palmyra L. Griswold | 76 | Mother | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Alfred E. Griswold | 53 | Brother | Letter Carrier | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Henry R. Murphy THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Mary E. Murphy | 54 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Mary E. Murphy | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Dorothy C. Murphy | 25 | Daughter | Cashier | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Henry R. Murphy | 23 | Son | Helper | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Eleanor G. Murphy | 21 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Rita P. Murphy | 18 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Barbara T. Murphy | 12 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Frederick E. Brown | 72 | Head | Mechanic Engineer | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Marguerite E. Brown | 70 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Frederick G. Suggitt | 49 | Head | Relay Supervisor | Rhode Island |
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)