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James Stafford — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Stafford across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Stafford |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Malden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Malden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Stafford | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Edward Stafford | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Lawrence Stafford | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Joseph Stafford | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| James Stafford | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Joseph Stafford | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 3
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1927 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stafford |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 13
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1927 — 6 household members
| Surname | Stafford |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Malden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| 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 Stafford across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Stafford
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Lawrence Stafford
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward Stafford
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Stafford
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01608-00287)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Thomas Coakley | 24 | Son | Shoe Packer | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Elizabeth Coakley | 22 | Daughter-in-law | — | Eire |
| 43 | Francis Silvey | 30 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Mildred Silvey | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Geraldine Silvey | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Roberta Silvey | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Joseph Stafford | 50 | Head | Ship Fitter | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Josephine Stafford | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Joseph, Jr. Stafford | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | James Stafford THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Edward Stafford | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Lawrence Stafford | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Mary D. Walsh | 61 | Head | Rubber Shoe Worker | English Canada |
| 54 | Margaret Walsh | 29 | Daughter | Biscuit Packer | English Canada |
| 56 | John O'Donnell | 45 | Head | Assistant Manager | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Elizabeth O'Donnell | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Ruth O'Donnell | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | John, Jr. O'Donnell | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Thomas Shannon | 52 | Head | Mail Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Helen Shannon | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Doris Shannon | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Robert Shannon | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Margaret Gould | 52 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Catherine Denmen | 24 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | New Hampshire |
| 66 | John Denmen | 22 | Son | Truck Driver | New Hampshire |
| 67 | Charles H. Cronin | 59 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 68 | John Cronin | 35 | Son | Sales Promoter | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Philip Straccia | 32 | Head | Brick Mason | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Constance Straccia | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Philip G. Straccia | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Seraphino Straccia | 58 | Head | Brick Mason | Italy |
| 73 | Maria Straccia | 57 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 74 | Hugo J. Straccia | 25 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Helen Straccia | 23 | Daughter | Worker | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Victor Straccia | 18 | Son | Meat Washer | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Hugo Straccia | 65 | Brother | — | Italy |
| 78 | Vincent Feden | 26 | Head | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Helen Feden | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Vincent, Jr. Feden | 3 | 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)