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James Byrne — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kings-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this James Byrne across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kings-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kings-County, New York |
| Surname | Byrne |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Byrne | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Elizabeth Byrne | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| James Byrne | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1910
Kings, New …
Other, age 23
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 2 household members
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Household
| Surname | Byrnes |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Milk Kitchen |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1920
Kings, New …
Other, age 31
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1889 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Byrne |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1902 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1907 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Kings, New …
Head, age 45
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Byrne |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Beverages |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Kings-County, New …
Head, age 55
Kings-County, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
| Surname | Byrne |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Industry | Private Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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James Byrne
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02552-00062)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ira Rasmussen | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 42 | George Korn | 57 | Head | Roofer | Austria |
| 43 | Rose Korn | 56 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 44 | Ruth Korn | 30 | Daughter | Saleslady | New York |
| 45 | Paul Korn | 28 | Son | Podiatrist | New York |
| 46 | Ceil Korn | 25 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 47 | Lawrence Korn | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 48 | Rachel Schwartz | 80 | Mother in law | — | Russia |
| 49 | William Hagen | 53 | Boarder | Houseman | Germany |
| 50 | Harry Zelotyn | 38 | Head | Teacher | Russia |
| 51 | Bessie Zelotyn | 30 | Wife | Teacher | New York |
| 52 | Jack Zelotyn | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 53 | Irma Stern | 22 | Maid | Housework | Germany |
| 54 | Isaac Dieber | 63 | Head | Tailor | Russia |
| 55 | Ida Dieber | 61 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 56 | Albert Dieber | 37 | Son | Mechanic | New York |
| 57 | Samuel Dieber | -4 | Son | Pw | Same place |
| 58 | Julius Knecht | 33 | Son-in-law | Presser | New York |
| 59 | Sylvia Knecht | 24 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 60 | Barbara Knecht | 5 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Alton B. Rates | 41 | Head | Claimant | New York |
| 62 | Helen Rates | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Donald Rates | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 64 | Jean Rates | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 65 | Sydney Jacobson | 36 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 66 | Leona Jacobson | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 67 | Reeva Jacobson | 2 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 68 | Katie Hodges | 24 | Maid | Housework | No. Carolina |
| 69 | Albert Goldman | 28 | Lodger | Proprietor | New York |
| 70 | Beatrice Goldman | 22 | Lodger | Secretary | New York |
| 71 | Paul P. Meltzer | 32 | Head | Lawyer | Austria |
| 72 | Rosalyn B. Meltzer | 28 | Wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Barbara J. Meltzer | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 74 | James R. Byrne THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Lawyer | Ireland |
| 75 | Elizabeth M. Byrne | 39 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Elizabeth Byrne | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | Elizabeth Fisher | 61 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Simon Roth | 79 | Boarder | — | Hungary |
| 79 | Irwin H. Hanover | 23 | Head | Podiatrist | New York |
| 80 | Sylvia R. Hanover | 22 | Wife | Steno-Typist | New York |
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)