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James James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Information Clerk |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 801 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Information Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie James | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Mary James | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| James Egan | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| William James | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Joseph James | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James James | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Catherine Egan | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 15
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | James Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 25
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Information Clerk |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 801 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| 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 James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James James
Son · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Mary James
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William James
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nellie James
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph James
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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-t0627-01668-00504)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eva M. Anderson | 36 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Robert A. Anderson | 19 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Everett Anderson | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Shirley J. Anderson | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | James J. Egan | 63 | Head | Letter Carrier | Ireland |
| 6 | Catherine J. Egan | 52 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 7 | James J. James THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Information Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Mary E. James | 23 | Daughter | Counter Girl | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Nellie E. James | 20 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Joseph F. James | 18 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | William G. James | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Hedwig Henig | 39 | Head | — | Germany |
| 13 | Carl Henig | 42 | Husband | Master Plumber | Germany |
| 14 | Catherine Henig | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Lena Ehrenzeller | 70 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Norma Ehrenzeller | 40 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Desmond A. Ecomburg | 57 | Head | Machinist | French Canada |
| 18 | Sarah E. Ecomburg | 53 | Wife | Saleswoman | English Canada |
| 19 | Edith E. Cox | 58 | Head | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Mary U. Glynn | 44 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 21 | Eleanor Glynn | 27 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Thomas H. Glynn | 19 | Son | Truck Helper | Massachusetts |
| 23 | John J. Glynn | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | James Glynn | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Mary Glynn | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Francis Glynn | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Agnes Glynn | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Gerard Glynn | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Henry Aschier | 53 | Head | Porter | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Ellen C. Bomberry | 57 | Head | Garage Mechanic | Scotland |
| 31 | Mary M. Bomberry | 54 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Eben Herbert Bomberry | 27 | Son | Stock Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Georgia L. Nilton | 64 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Lillian S. Nilton | 70 | Sister | — | New York |
| 35 | James A. Mcdevitt | 65 | Head | Jail Officer | Ireland |
| 36 | Elizabeth A. Mcdevitt | 60 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Sadie J. Mcneil | 34 | Lodger | Stitcher | English Canada |
| 38 | John H. Reardon | 70 | Head | Librarian | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Nora H. Reardon | 70 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Christina Werner | 85 | Mother-in-law | — | 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)