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James Bradley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Bradley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Operative |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Operative |
| Township / Ward | Methuen |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Thompson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Mildred Thompson | Daughter | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| James Bradley | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Cedric Thompson | Other | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Ada Bradley | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 50
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1888 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1894 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 61
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1888 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Overseer |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 71
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Methuen |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Operative |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links James Bradley across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Bradley
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01586-00265)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Olive Beaulieu | 34 | Wife | Burler | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Claire Beaulieu | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Robert Beaulieu | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Manuel J. Espiriola | 73 | Head | — | Azores |
| 45 | Mary Espiriola | 68 | Wife | — | Azores |
| 46 | Severo Silva | 37 | Son in law | Operator | Azores |
| 47 | Amelia Silva | 35 | Daughter | Examiner | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Ronald Silva | 1 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Edmund Nastaulnier | 50 | Head | Clerk | Nova Scotia |
| 50 | Roberta Nastaulnier | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Evelyn Nastaulnier | 24 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Mark Nastaulnier | 21 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Daniel Van Hanrait | 37 | Head | Owner | France |
| 54 | Hazel Van Hanrait | 29 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Betty Ann Van Hanrait | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Richard Van Hanrait | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Lottie Hackett | 27 | Sister in law | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 58 | John L. O'Brien | 59 | Head | Section Hand | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Elizabeth T. O'Brien | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | James Bradley THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Operative | England |
| 61 | Ada Bradley | 70 | Wife | — | England |
| 62 | Cedric H. Thompson | 38 | Son in law | Metal Worker | Vermont |
| 63 | Mildred Thompson | 36 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Barbara Thompson | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Alice F. Robinson | 59 | Head | — | Maine |
| 66 | Rene Muille | 49 | Head | Druggist | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Beatrice Muille | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Rene Jr. Muille | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Charles Muille | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Marie Muille | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Peter Muille | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Alice Hervent | 55 | Aunt in law | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Sylvio Gallant | 36 | Head | Operator | Canada |
| 74 | Rose Gallant | 35 | Wife | Operative | Canada |
| 75 | Robert Gallant | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Sylvio Jr. Gallant | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Adelard Therrien | 40 | Head | Baker | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Albea Therrien | 40 | Wife | Twister | New Hampshire |
| 79 | Anita Therrien | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Lorraine Therrien | 15 | Daughter | — | 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)