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Henry Rice — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Henry Rice across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents William & William — first a son (b.~1902), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Rice |
| Given Name | Henry G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 34 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Rice | Daughter | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Henry Rice | Son | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| William Rice | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Lillian Rice | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
Son, age 17
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rice |
| Given Name | Harry V. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Farm laborer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 28
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rice |
| Given Name | Henry E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| 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
Son, age 38
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 4 household members
| Surname | Rice |
| Given Name | Henry G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 34 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| 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 Henry Rice across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father William Rice (~0.92 confidence) and father William Rice (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Rice (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
William Rice
b. ~1870
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
William Rice
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Rice
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Henry Rice
Son · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Lillian Rice
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Florence Rice
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01680-00569)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Robert Mathews | 23 | Lodger | Assistant Manager | Maine |
| 42 | James Kennan | 44 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Elizabeth V. Kennan | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | James Kennan | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Eunice Nicholson | 70 | Head | Dressmaker | Canada E. |
| 46 | Bertha Nicholson | 65 | Sister | Operator | Canada E. |
| 47 | David Nicholson | 66 | Brother | — | Canada E. |
| 48 | Edith Nicholson | 56 | Sister | — | Canada E. |
| 49 | Victor L. De Lelsow | 45 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Hazel D. De Lelsow | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Irene De Lelsow | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | William Rice | 70 | Head | — | Canada E. |
| 53 | Henry G. Rice THIS PERSON | 38 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Florence G. Rice | 35 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Lillian Rice | 30 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | David B. Webster | 31 | Head | Foreman | New Hampshire |
| 57 | Kathleen D. Webster | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Marion Webster | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Sarah Macdonald | 68 | Head | — | Canada E. |
| 60 | Marion Macdonald | 39 | Daughter | Nurse | Canada E. |
| 61 | James X. Jerzyon | 55 | Head | Buyer | Ireland N. |
| 62 | Agnes Jerzyon | 55 | Wife | — | Ireland N. |
| 63 | Margaret E. Jerzyon | 22 | Daughter | 12 | Massachusetts |
| 64 | George Gafford | 45 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Florence D. Gafford | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Kathleen Gafford | 20 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Frederick W. Johnston | 45 | Head | Advertising Mgr | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Edna L. Johnston | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Warren E. Johnston | 30 | Son | Chemical Engin. | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Sarah Sullivan | 62 | Head | — | Ireland S. |
| 71 | Mary V. Sullivan | 35 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Mildred K. Sullivan | 37 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Edward S. Sullivan | 30 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Gertrude Conway | 48 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Agnes E. Conway | 42 | Sister | 32 | Massachusetts |
| 76 | William Conway | 40 | Brother | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Rose E. Hatch | 38 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Malcolm Hatch | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Marilyn Hatch | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Eugene G. Sheehan | 35 | Head | Sheet Metal | Massachusetts |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Henry + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)