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John Palmer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Palmer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Italy
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Painter Tender |
| Industry | Paint Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1750 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
| Occupation | Painter Tender |
| Township / Ward | Somerville City |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmella Palmer | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mary Palmer | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| John Palmer | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Raffaela Palmer | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 28
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Year of Immigration | 1908 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Italy |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Painting |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Italian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 40
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Italy |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Italian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 38.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 50
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Painter Tender |
| Industry | Paint Mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1750 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
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Our Model Tree links John Palmer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Palmer
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Massachusetts
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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-t0627-01702-00113)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret M. Malone | 25 | Niece | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Elizabeth M. O'Leary | 62 | Head | Cook | Eire |
| 3 | Anna M. O'Leary | 57 | Sister | Waitress | Eire |
| 4 | Mary J. Buckley | 41 | Lodger | Waitress | Eire |
| 5 | Edward F. O'Connell | 35 | Head | Milk Man | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Lillian M. O'Connell | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Frances J. O'Connell | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Carl A. Henriksen | 51 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Sweden |
| 9 | Ruth N. Henriksen | 48 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 10 | Carl A. Henriksen | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Ruth G. Henriksen | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Edward P. Fansen | 28 | Head | Electrician Helper | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Eileen M. Fansen | 26 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Edward P. Jr. Fansen | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Walter J. Jr. Welch | 23 | Head | Checker | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Doris Welch | 22 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Patricia Welch | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Thomas Punzo | 31 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 19 | Mary D. Punzo | 26 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Lorraine Punzo | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | John Palmer THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Painter Tender | Italy |
| 22 | Raffaela M. Palmer | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Carmella M. Palmer | 23 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Mary A. Palmer | 20 | Daughter | Typist | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Frank C. Chiodo | 45 | Head | Janitor | Italy |
| 26 | Jenny Chiodo | 39 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 27 | Vincent M. Chiodo | 18 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Rachel S. Chiodo | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | William A. Chiodo | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Frank Jr. Chiodo | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Mildred V. Chiodo | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Edward A. Chiodo | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Joseph Costanza | 55 | Head | Packer | Italy |
| 34 | Augustina J. Costanza | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Winifred Powers | 58 | Head | — | Wales |
| 36 | William J. Powers | 26 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Josephine A. Powers | 22 | Daughter | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Angelo Palmer | 55 | Head | Plasterer | Italy |
| 39 | Rose Palmer | 55 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 40 | Eva Palmer | 31 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
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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)