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Howard Taylor — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Howard Taylor across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Silva & Josephine — first a son (b.~1903), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Howard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Township / Ward | Somerville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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 Howard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Taylor | Daughter | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Josephine Taylor | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| John Taylor | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Howard Taylor | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Robert Taylor | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 17
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Howard J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| 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
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 27
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Howard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Broker Office |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 37
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 5 household members
| Surname | Taylor |
| Given Name | Howard B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 2200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 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 Howard Taylor across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Silva 225 (~0.92 confidence) and mother Josephine Taylor (~0.92 confidence) and mother Josephine Taylor (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Silva (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Silva 225
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Josephine Taylor
b. ~1858
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Josephine Taylor
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Silva
b. ~1876
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Howard Taylor
Son · 1940 · age 37 · b. ~1903 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Marguerite Taylor
Sibling · 1940 · age 37
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 — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01705-00664)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Alfred Tartarini | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Paul Tartarini | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Rosario D'Antona | 26 | Head | Truck Driver | Italy |
| 44 | Mary D'Antona | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary J. Shean | 73 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Thomas Shean | 70 | Brother | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Thomas Owens | 70 | Brother | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | James Joyce | 72 | Boarder | Cleaner | New Jersey |
| 49 | Josephine Taylor | 65 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Howard B. Taylor THIS PERSON | 37 | Son | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Marguerite Taylor | 37 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | John Taylor | 4 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Robert Taylor | 2 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Margaret Connors | 43 | Head | Silverware Engraver | England |
| 55 | Hanley G. Connors | 20 | Son | Grocery Sales Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Rita Connors | 18 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Catherine Connors | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Eleanor Connors | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Mary Connors | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Edward Connors | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Evelyn Bertrand | 40 | Sister | Cook | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Roger Bertrand | 15 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Arthur J. Robinson | 42 | Head | Inside Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Marion Robinson | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William S. Robinson | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Ruth C. Robinson | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 68 | Vito P. Margi | 54 | Head | — | Italy |
| 69 | Mary Margi | 50 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 70 | Jennie Margi | 22 | Daughter | General Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Mary Margi | 20 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Joseph Margi | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Jennie Zaccone | 84 | Mother-in-law | — | Italy |
| 74 | John Q. Russo | 62 | Head | Handy Man | Italy |
| 75 | Mary Russo | 59 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 76 | Mary Russo | 27 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Joseph Russo | 26 | Son | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Francis Hennigan | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Sarah T. B. Hennigan | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | — | None | — | — | — |
Pedigree Summary
Howard + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)