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James Gallagher — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this James Gallagher across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Oil refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Gallagher | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Agnes Gallagher | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| James Gallagher | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Catherine Gallagher | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1900
Hudson, New …
Other, age 24
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1876 — 7 household members
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Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1876 |
| Year of Immigration | 1899 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1910
Hudson, New …
Head, age 32
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Coal Docks |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1920
Hudson, New …
Head, age 41
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1879 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Oiler |
| Industry | Oil Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1916 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Hudson, New …
Head, age 52
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Age at First Marriage | 34 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Oil Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 29 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 61
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Oil refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links James Gallagher across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Gallagher
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02404-00812)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Maureen Kaiser | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 42 | James Gallagher THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Laborer | Ireland |
| 43 | Catherine Gallagher | 56 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 44 | Agnes Gallagher | 20 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Rose F. Gallagher | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Thomas H. Lee | 27 | Head | Die Setter | New York |
| 47 | Viola O. Lee | 24 | Wife | General Clerk | New Jersey |
| 48 | Mary Bachert | 73 | Head | — | New York |
| 49 | George Bachert | 39 | Son | Painter | New Jersey |
| 50 | Margaret Hunter | 39 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Catherine Hunter | 18 | Daughter | General Clerk | New Jersey |
| 52 | Edward Hunter | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Doris Hunter | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 54 | James Hunter | 5 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Arthur O'Neill | 25 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 56 | Margaret O'Neill | 20 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Arthur O'Neill | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Michael Darmis | 44 | Head | Ship Fitter | New Jersey |
| 59 | Beatrix Darmis | 35 | Wife | Packer | New Jersey |
| 60 | Anita Darmis | 16 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Gene Darmis | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 62 | Edward Martin | 38 | Head | Inspector | Newfoundland |
| 63 | Mary Martin | 39 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 64 | Mary T. Martin | 4 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Francis Martin | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Frank Kemprowski | 23 | Head | Deliverer | New Jersey |
| 67 | Catherine Kemprowski | 21 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 68 | Dorothy M. Kemprowski | 0 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 69 | Attilio Cafiero | 35 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 70 | Gladys Cafiero | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Albert Cafiero | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | Harry Cafiero | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | John Cafiero | 12 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 74 | Charles Cafiero | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | Panagiotis Moskovitis | 57 | Head | Dishwasher | Greece |
| 76 | Anastasia Moskovitis | 55 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 77 | Joseph Bousquet | 47 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Irene Bousquet | 45 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Edward Bousquet | 18 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Anita Bousquet | 16 | 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)