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James Norton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Norton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Berkshire-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Berkshire-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Norton |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Electrical Mach. Mfg. Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1600 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Township / Ward | Pittsfield 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Norton | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Celia Norton | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| James Norton | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Rosemary Norton | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Marie Norton | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Rita Norton | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Head, age 34
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Norton |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1909 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Assembler |
| Industry | Electric Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Head, age 46
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Norton |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1908 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Electrical Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 55
Berkshire-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1885 — 6 household members
| Surname | Norton |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berkshire |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Industry | Electrical Mach. Mfg. Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1600 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links James Norton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Norton
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Berkshire-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01569-00262)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geneva M. Townsend | 61 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 2 | Paul A. Ciche | 46 | Head | Mule Spinner | Canada |
| 3 | Alice A. Ciche | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Doris A. Ciche | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Robert P. Ciche | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Theresa M. Ciche | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Harold Stengle | 27 | Head | Welder | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Doris C. Stengle | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Harold J. Stengle | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Harry C. Hubbard | 35 | Head | Crane Operator | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Rea M. Hubbard | 36 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 12 | Bernard L. Hubbard | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Jean M. Hubbard | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Marjorie Hubbard | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Eugene Morin | 61 | Head | Compound Maker | New York |
| 16 | Anna Morin | 47 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 17 | Louis St. Jacques | 22 | Son | Transformer Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Walter Morin | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Samuel Shogry | 46 | Head | Manager | Palestine |
| 20 | Elizabeth M. Shogry | 33 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 21 | George S. Shogry | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Marguerite S. Shogry | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Raymond S. Shogry | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Adolphus Gilbert | 55 | Head | Janitor | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Delia Gilbert | 52 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 26 | Florence M. Gilbert | 28 | Daughter | Leather Finisher | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Rita L. Gilbert | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Edward R. Hubbard | 29 | Boarder | Dyer | Canada |
| 29 | Edward A. Hubbard | 4 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | James J. Norton THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Watchman | Ireland |
| 31 | Marie A. Norton | 53 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 32 | Rita K. Norton | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Francis M. Norton | 23 | Daughter | Teller | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Celia M. Norton | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Rosemary Norton | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Arthur E. Symanjik | 35 | Head | Core Winder | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Mabel L. Symanjik | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Carol N. Symanjik | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Lois A. Symanjik | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Arthur E. Symanjik | 1 | Son | — | 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)