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James Welch — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this James Welch across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Rubber Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Providence |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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 Welch | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Hugh Welch | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Ellen Welch | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 45
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1875 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1894 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | pressman |
| Industry | rubber shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 55
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1893 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Steam-fitter |
| Industry | Rubber Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 65
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Rubber Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links James Welch across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Welch
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · 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
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03775-00055)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean B. Boutier | 62 | Head | Machinist | Canada French |
| 2 | Malina Boutier | 64 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 3 | Beatrice M. Boutier | 35 | Daughter | Stringer | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Catherine Murray | 70 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Louis Valerio | 51 | Head | Carpenter | Italy |
| 6 | Albertina Valerio | 32 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 7 | Louis Jr. Valerio | 5 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Thomas J. Casey | 38 | Head | Salesman | England |
| 9 | Harriet E. Casey | 39 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Dorothy G. Casey | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Thomas P. Casey | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Daniel E. Casey | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Louis H. Broult | 28 | Head | Paint Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Helena M. Broult | 21 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | Mary M. Pierney | 55 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Lester Pierney | 26 | Son | Weaver | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Marguerite G. Pierney | 23 | Daughter | Burlers | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Dorothy G. Pierney | 18 | Daughter | Burler | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Florence B. Pierney | 15 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 20 | James Welch THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Janitor | Scotland |
| 21 | Ellen Welch | 62 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 22 | Hugh J. Welch | 23 | Son | Stock Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Ada P. Dean | 47 | Head | File Cutter | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Rose Dean | 45 | Wife | Cook-Kitchen | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Catherine M. Dean | 24 | Daughter | Waitress | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Audrey V. Dean | 20 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | William J. Rogers | 55 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Mary E. Rogers | 48 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Helen E. Rogers | 23 | Daughter | Office Worker | Rhode Island |
| 30 | William H. Harlow | 69 | Head | — | Eire |
| 31 | Mary A. Harlow | 62 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 32 | William J. Harlow | 40 | Son | Assistant | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Mary E. Harlow | 30 | Daughter | Office Machine Operator | New York |
| 34 | John S. Gains | 42 | Head | Storekeeper | England |
| 35 | Marion L. Gains | 35 | Wife | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Edith M. Gains | 67 | Head | — | England |
| 37 | Elizabeth B. Gains | 38 | Daughter | Private Secretary | New York |
| 38 | Stanley J. Frank | 29 | Head | Dyer | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Frances J. Frank | 24 | Wife | — | 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)