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James Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this James Walsh across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Ireland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Conshohocken |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Rubber Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Conshohocken |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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 Walsh | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| James Walsh | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Agnes Walsh | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 32
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Coachman |
| Industry | Put family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1917 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1930
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 40
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Mixer |
| Industry | Rubber Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
1940
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 50
Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ireland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Conshohocken |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Rubber Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ireland |
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Our Model Tree links James Walsh across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Walsh
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03586-00322)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Loper | 17 | Son | Errand Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | George Loper | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | David Loper | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Lillian Loper | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Dorothy Loper | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Elvira Jagger | 65 | Mother | — | New York |
| 7 | James Walsh THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Laborer | Ireland |
| 8 | Agnes H. Walsh | 47 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 9 | James Jr. Walsh | 22 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Nickley N. Quinto | 72 | Head | — | Italy |
| 11 | Lewis Assacatore | 45 | Head | Bus Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Sarah Assacatore | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Margaret Assacatore | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Lewis Jr. Assacatore | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | George H. Assacatore | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Jane Assacatore | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | William W. Stayton | 52 | Head | Steel Worker | New Jersey |
| 18 | Joseph P. Murphy | 35 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Rebecca J. Murphy | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | John D. Murphy | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Patricia L. Murphy | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Joseph P. Jr. Murphy | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | William J. Gaston | 31 | Head | Laborer | Scotland |
| 24 | Elizabeth A. Gaston | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | William J. Jr. Gaston | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Albert E. Stayton | 52 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Marie K. Stayton | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Catherine M. Stayton | 23 | Daughter | Servant | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Albert E. Jr. Stayton | 21 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Mary C. Stayton | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Irene M. Stayton | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | David W. Stayton | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Arthur Murphy | 71 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Roman Pienkowski | 51 | Head | Laborer | Poland |
| 35 | Mary Pienkowski | 42 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 36 | Raymond F. Pienkowski | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Anthony J. Pienkowski | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Henry W. Pienkowski | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Elwood R. Swanson | 23 | Head | Oiler | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Emma D. Swanson | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
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)