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James Mckenna — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this James Mckenna across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | McKenna |
| Given Name | James F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lymansville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor Grocery Store |
| Industry | grocery shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Proprietor Grocery Store |
| Township / Ward | Lymansville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Mckenna | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| George Mckenna | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Elvira Mckenna | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 40
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McKenna |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 50
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McKenna |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Candy Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 60
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
| Surname | McKenna |
| Given Name | James F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lymansville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Proprietor Grocery Store |
| Industry | grocery shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links James Mckenna across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Mckenna
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03767-00325)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter J. Manny | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 2 | John B. Manny | 8 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 3 | James F. Manny | 2 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Thomas Cullen | 62 | Head | Machine Helper | England |
| 5 | Elizabeth Cullen | 49 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Elizabeth Cullen | 29 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Peter Bride | 39 | Head | Superintendent | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Elizabeth Bride | 39 | Wife | Jack Winder | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Peter F. Bride | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Irving S. Wilson | 29 | Head | Druggist | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Rachel Wilson | 28 | Wife | — | England |
| 12 | George E. Wilson | 19 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Mary E. Wilson | 16 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Irving S. Jr. Wilson | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | Leonora Wilson | 1 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Charles E. Carey | 56 | Head | Engraver | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Mary E. Carey | 57 | Sister | Burler | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Christopher Galligan | 48 | Head | Barber | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Helen M. Galligan | 47 | Wife | Specker | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Salvatore Trese | 42 | Head | Machine Maker | Italy |
| 21 | Victoria Trese | 34 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Ralph Trese | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Joan Trese | 12 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Francis Trese | 7 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Mario Delponte | 28 | Head | Foreman | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Marie Delponte | 24 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Sydney Langford | 34 | Head | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Rebecca Langford | 26 | Wife | Winder | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Walter Langford | 4 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Edward Langford | 55 | Father-in-law | Dye Hand | England |
| 31 | James F. Mckenna THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Proprietor Grocery Store | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Elvira Mckenna | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | George L. Mckenna | 29 | Son | Attendant | Rhode Island |
| 34 | James Maloney | 36 | Head | Helper | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Rose Maloney | 37 | Wife | Server | Rhode Island |
| 36 | John Mcbride | 36 | Brother-in-law | Second Hand | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Arthur Beautrant | 39 | Head | Weaver | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Jennie Beautrant | 43 | Wife | Twister | Germany |
| 39 | Julia Beautrant | 19 | Daughter | Doubler | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Ruth Beautrant | 17 | Daughter | Mother'S Helper | Rhode Island |
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)