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James Peters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Peters across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Greece
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Greece |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Hot room worker |
| Industry | gelatine works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Greece |
| Birthplace (normalized) | greece |
| Occupation | Hot Room Worker |
| Township / Ward | Peabody City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Peters | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Hattie Peters | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Evelyn Peters | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Dorothy Peters | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| James Peters | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Grace Peters | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1920
Worcester, Massachusetts
Other, age 27
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peter |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Greece |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Greece |
| Mother's Birthplace | Greece |
| Occupation | spinner |
| Industry | Lens Work |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Greek |
| Birth Country | Greece |
| Birthplace (normalized) | greece |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 37
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Greece |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1909 |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Greece |
| Mother's Birthplace | Greece |
| Occupation | Dryer |
| Industry | Glue |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Greek |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 26 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Greece |
| Birthplace (normalized) | greece |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 52
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Greece |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Hot room worker |
| Industry | gelatine works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Greece |
| Birthplace (normalized) | greece |
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James Peters
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01588-00156)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Rosa | 40 | Head | Seasoner | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Emily E. Rosa | 41 | Wife | — | Azores |
| 3 | Mabel Rosa | 20 | Daughter | Hairdresser | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Francis Rosa | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Geraldine Rosa | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Joseph H. Pelletier | 61 | Head | Sweeper | Canada-French |
| 7 | Emma Pelletier | 51 | Wife | — | Azores |
| 8 | James E. Flynn | 35 | Head | Mover | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Margaret E. Flynn | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Jeremiah Horrigan | 73 | Head | — | Ireland-Eire |
| 11 | John J. Horrigan | 44 | Son | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Frank Kenney | 40 | Son-in-law | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Elizabeth Kenney | 40 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Thomas J. Hallinan | 45 | Head | Stenciler | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Louise M. Hallinan | 42 | Wife | — | England |
| 16 | Louise J. Hallinan | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Thomas J. Hallinan | 17 | Son | Janitor'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 18 | James W. Hallinan | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | William M. Hallinan | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Michael J. Hallinan | 74 | Head | Cellar Worker | Ireland-Eire |
| 21 | William G. Hallinan | 42 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Francis B. Harkins | 30 | Head | Stationary Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Elizabeth V. Harkins | 25 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Charles F. Harkins | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | James Peters THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Hot Room Worker | Greece |
| 26 | Hattie Peters | 49 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Evelyn Peters | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Grace Peters | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Dorothy Peters | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | James Peters | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Winifred M. Driscoll | 72 | Head | — | Ireland-Eire |
| 32 | Winifred M. Driscoll | 41 | Daughter | Thread Drawer | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Thomas F. Driscoll | 39 | Son | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 34 | James Kay | 46 | Head | Tender Frame | England |
| 35 | Cecilia Kay | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Virginia Kay | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Walter Hockenhull | 51 | Head | Color Mixer | England |
| 38 | Etta Hockenhull | 46 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 39 | Dorothy Hockenhull | 26 | Daughter | Folder | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Edna Hockenhull | 25 | Daughter | Cashier | 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)