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James Bowen — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Bowen across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Bowen |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Trucking |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | S-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Bowen | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| James Bowen | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Margaret Bowen | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Albert Bowen | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Cornelius Bowen | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Helen Bowen | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Joseph Bowen | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Helen Bowen | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 9
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1921 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bowen |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada-Eng. |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 19
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1921 — 8 household members
| Surname | Bowen |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Trucking |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | S-8 |
| 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 James Bowen across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Bowen
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Helen Bowen
Sibling · 1940 · age 29
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Bowen
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Bowen
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Bowen
Sibling · 1940 · age 29
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Cornelius Bowen
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
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-t0627-01665-00121)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Russell | 70 | Head | Tailor | Lithuania |
| 2 | Sophie Russell | 65 | Wife | Housekeeper | Lithuania |
| 3 | Mae Russell | 36 | Daughter | Filing Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Geraldine Russell | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Barney J. Matchus | 49 | Head | Laborer | Lithuania |
| 6 | Helen Matchus | 39 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Francis Matchus | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Joseph Sokas | 30 | Lodger | Cabinet-Maker | Lithuania |
| 9 | Peter L. Mcdonough | 65 | Head | Meat Cutter | Eire |
| 10 | Henry P. Sutliff | 46 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Catherine M. Sutliff | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | William A. Tucker | 40 | Head | Milkman | England |
| 13 | Ellen F. Tucker | 39 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 14 | William J. Tucker | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mildred F. Tucker | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Helene Tucker | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Janet M. Tucker | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Wilbur F. Lewis | 36 | Head | Constable | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Mary F. Lewis | 36 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Wilbur P. Lewis | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Mary T. Lewis | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Robert E. Lewis | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Dolores Lewis | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Mary F. Kelly | 52 | Head | Cleaner | Eire |
| 25 | John J. Abrahams | 25 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Thomas F. Abrahams | 25 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 27 | William H. Abrahams | 22 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Cornelius J. Bowen | 65 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Helen G. Bowen | 57 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Helen G. Bowen | 29 | Daughter | House Work | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Margaret B. Bowen | 29 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Albert F. Bowen | 25 | Son | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Cornelius J. Bowen | 21 | Son | Helper | Massachusetts |
| 34 | James E. Bowen THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Helper | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Joseph P. Bowen | 16 | Son | Helper | Massachusetts |
| 36 | William J. Kelly | 71 | Head | Plumber | England |
| 37 | Margaret Kelly | 65 | Wife | Housekeeper | Canada |
| 38 | Joseph Kelly | 30 | Son | Reporter | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Mary Kelly | 22 | Daughter | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Frank P. Kelly | 28 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
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)