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James Wilkinson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Wilkinson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Wilkinson |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lowell |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Yarn Boy |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 728 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Yarn Boy |
| Township / Ward | Lowell |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Wilkinson | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Joseph Wilkinson | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| James Wilkinson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Elizabeth Wilkinson | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Phyllis Wilkinson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Ruth Wilkinson | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
Census Appearances
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 11
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilkinson |
| Given Name | James R. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 21
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilkinson |
| Given Name | James R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lowell |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Yarn Boy |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 728 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 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 Wilkinson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Wilkinson
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Phyllis Wilkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Wilkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Wilkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 32
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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01694-00372)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Felix Belkus | 47 | Head | Yarn Boy | Lithuania |
| 42 | Antonia Belkus | 44 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 43 | Stanley Belkus | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Jane Belkus | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Thomas Mckeon | 82 | Head | — | Eire |
| 46 | Anna Mckeon | 44 | Daughter | Coil Winder | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Winnefred Mckeon | 41 | Daughter | Labeler | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Joseph Wilkinson | 60 | Head | Loom Fixer | England |
| 49 | Elizabeth Wilkinson | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Alice Wilkinson | 32 | Daughter | Weaver | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Ruth Wilkinson | 27 | Daughter | Billing Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 52 | James R Wilkinson THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Yarn Boy | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Phyllis Wilkinson | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Wilfred Boucher | 56 | Head | Painter | French Canada |
| 55 | Eleanor Boucher | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Mary Ferreira | 52 | Head | — | Portugal |
| 57 | Americo Ferreira | 28 | Son | Bench Hand | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Michael Slamin | 62 | Head | Watchman | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Nellie Slamin | 53 | Wife | Maid | Massachusetts |
| 60 | William Slamin | 22 | Nephew | Sales Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Ellen Ryan | 54 | Head | Piece Finder | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Rita Ryan | 39 | Sister | Weaver Helper | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Dorothy C. Ryan | 37 | Sister | Weaver | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Paul Varkisian | 45 | Head | Barber | Turkey |
| 65 | Rose Varkisian | 42 | Wife | — | Portugal |
| 66 | Mugrdich Varkisian | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Marion Varkisian | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Zaroohi Varkisian | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Jeremiah O'Leary | 33 | Head | 16 | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Jeanette O'Leary | 31 | Wife | 22 | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Belvina Bourque | 67 | Mother-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Jennie Valente | 31 | Head | Spinner | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Angelina Valente | 25 | Sister | Weaver | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Louis Valente | 18 | Brother | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Filomena Evangelista | 39 | Lodger | Twister | Italy |
| 76 | John Shields | 23 | Head | Steamfitter Helper | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Doris Shields | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Joan Shields | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Manuel Costa | 34 | Head | Freight Hand | Portugal |
| 80 | Matilda Costa | 25 | Wife | Twister | Maine |
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)