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John Higgins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this John Higgins across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John F |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Prov. |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Providence |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Higgins | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| John Higgins | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1900
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 28
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1872 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machine hand (screw) |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 41
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1869 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Years Married | 11 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Pumper |
| Industry | Refinery |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 49
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1871 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 61
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1869 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 67
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1873 — 2 household members
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | John F |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Prov. |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links John Higgins across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Higgins
Head · 1940 · age 67 · b. ~1873 · 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-t0627-03774-00354)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Maureen S Walkoff | 8 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 42 | John F Higgins THIS PERSON | 67 | head | — | Rhode Island |
| 43 | John J Higgins | 39 | son | Inspector | Rhode Island |
| 44 | William J Young | 40 | head | Engineer | New York |
| 45 | Mabel J Young | 33 | wife | — | New York |
| 46 | Mabel Young | 9 | daughter | — | New York |
| 47 | James R Higgins | 41 | head | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 48 | Annette C Higgins | 42 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 49 | Ruth Y Higgins | 17 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Dorothy A Higgins | 13 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | James R Jr Higgins | 11 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Raymond J Higgins | 10 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | John Higgins | 9 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Henry Higgins | 6 | son | — | Rhode Island |
| 55 | Ann Higgins | 4 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 56 | Kathryn A Higgins | 0 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 57 | Alphege J Bellefeuille | 60 | head | Pressman | Canada |
| 58 | Minnie Bellefeuille | 62 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Sarah L Walsh | 62 | head | — | Rhode Island |
| 60 | Robert J Walsh | 59 | brother | Gardener | Rhode Island |
| 61 | Esther Alice Walsh | 52 | sister | — | Rhode Island |
| 63 | Harry Dyson | 51 | head | Proprietor | England |
| 64 | Mary Dyson | 43 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 65 | Harry Jr Dyson | 3 | son | — | Rhode Island |
| 66 | Max Greenbaum | 32 | head | Furrier | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Beatrice Greenbaum | 29 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Mollie Greenbaum | 2 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 69 | Samuel Greenbaum | 27 | brother | Furrier | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Nathan Greenbaum | 24 | brother | Furrier | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Elsie Matson | 17 | maid | Housework | New York |
| 72 | Harry R Healey | 39 | head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Alice B Healey | 42 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Myron S Walden | 50 | head | Advertiser | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Mary A Walden | 50 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Vincent J Driscoll | 36 | head | Manager | Rhode Island |
| 77 | Mary R Driscoll | 42 | sister | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 78 | James R Mccormick | 36 | head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Clara V Mccormick | 40 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 80 | Elaine M Mccormick | 16 | daughter | — | 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)