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James Bradley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this James Bradley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Township / Ward | Phila |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Bradley | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Catharine Bradley | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Helen Bradley | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| James Bradley | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Bernard Bradley | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Thomas Bradley | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Mary Bradley | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 46
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 58
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1872
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Age at First Marriage | 34 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Sexton |
| Industry | Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 71
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1869 — 7 household members
| Surname | Bradley |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Phila |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Phila |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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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 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03694-00981)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Anna Brock | 23 | Daughter | Bus Girl | Phila |
| 42 | Rose Brock | 21 | Daughter | Housework | Penna |
| 43 | Daniel J. Garvin | 37 | Head | Printer | Penna |
| 44 | Anna M. Garvin | 67 | Mother | Housework | Penna |
| 45 | Oscar Ervin | 53 | Head | Plumber | Penna |
| 46 | Ethel M. Ervin | 44 | Wife | Housework | Penna |
| 47 | Helen L. Ervin | 23 | Daughter | Packer | Penna |
| 48 | Regina M. Ervin | 21 | Daughter | Typist | Penna |
| 49 | Ethel M. Ervin | 14 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 50 | Mary Quinn | 61 | Head | Housework | Ireland |
| 51 | Geraldine J. Quinn | 33 | Son | Bank Clerk | Penna |
| 52 | Patrick J. Quinn | 31 | Son | Gen. Worker | Penna |
| 53 | Mary E. Quinn | 27 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Penna |
| 54 | Thomas F. Quinn | 24 | Son | Packer | Penna |
| 55 | Joseph L. Quinn | 21 | Son | Jr. Messgr. | Penna |
| 56 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 57 | James J. Bradley THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 58 | Thomas M. Bradley | 33 | Son | Truck Driver | Penna |
| 59 | Mary C. Bradley | 33 | Wife | Housework | Scotland |
| 60 | Bernard J. Bradley | 21 | Son | Errand Boy | Penna |
| 61 | Catharine J. Bradley | 15 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 62 | Helen E. Bradley | 8 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 63 | Agnes T. Bradley | 6 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 64 | George H. Hirlin | 39 | Head | Brakeman | Penna |
| 65 | Gertrude L. Hirlin | 40 | Wife | Housework | Penna |
| 66 | Elizabeth M. Hirlin | 13 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 67 | George A. Hirlin | 11 | Son | — | Penna |
| 68 | Charles C. Denny | 42 | Head | Platform Man | Maryland |
| 69 | Catherine M. Denny | 40 | Wife | Housework | Penna |
| 70 | Charles C. Jr. Denny | 22 | Son | Helper | Penna |
| 71 | Robert E. Denny | 20 | Son | Message | Penna |
| 72 | Mary C. Denny | 18 | Daughter | Housework | Penna |
| 73 | Nelson S. Denny | 17 | Son | — | Penna |
| 74 | Evelyn G. Denny | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 75 | Ronald L. Denny | 11 | Son | — | Penna |
| 76 | Joseph G. Denny | 8 | Son | — | Penna |
| 77 | Robert D. Gardner | 62 | Head | Elev. Oper. | Penna |
| 78 | Mary E. Gardner | 66 | Wife | Housework | Penna |
| 79 | Robert D. Gardner | 42 | Son | Trucker | Penna |
| 80 | Charles M. Gardner | 29 | Son | Gen. Worker | Penna |
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)