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John Saunders — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this John Saunders across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | John B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Industry | Own Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Township / Ward | Providence |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Saunders | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| John Saunders | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 45
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | John B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Industry | Optical Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 54
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | John B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Industry | Optometry |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 64
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1876 — 2 household members
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | John B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Industry | Own Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links John Saunders across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Saunders
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · 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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03778-00516)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth B. Holmquist | 20 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Hugo W. Jr. Holmquist | 18 | Son | New Worker | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Robert D. Holmquist | 13 | Son | Messenger | Rhode Island |
| 4 | William J. Jr. Lennon | 41 | Head | Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Claire L. Lennon | 42 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | William J. 3Rd Lennon | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Robert H. Lennon | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Paul Lennon | 2 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Carleton S. Sessions | 27 | Head | Driver And Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Helen F. Sessions | 24 | Wife | General Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Harry E. Crawford | 55 | Head | Title Examiner | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Gertrude Crawford | 49 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Vincent C. Fazzi | 42 | Head | Broker | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Lillian G. Fazzi | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 15 | Arlene V. Fazzi | 12 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Harvey M. Manchester | 59 | Head | Automobile Repairman | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Clara G. Manchester | 54 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Harvey M. Jr. Manchester | 27 | Son | Chemist | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Stuart W. Manchester | 22 | Son | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 20 | George L. Pinckney | 49 | Head | Accountant | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Dorothy Pinckney | 37 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 22 | Byron K. Venables | 42 | Head | Police Detective | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Lillian B. Venables | 46 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Mary B. Venables | 17 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Elaine L. Venables | 13 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Beverly L. Venables | 8 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Shilson G. Wrath | 60 | Head | Ice Man | Canada-English |
| 28 | Evangeline M. Wrath | 42 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Shilson G. Jr. Wrath | 27 | Son | Stock Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Augustus Bliss | 55 | Head | Postal Clerk | Canada-French |
| 31 | Beatrice Bliss | 54 | Wife | — | Canada-French |
| 32 | John B. Saunders THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | Optometrist | Maine |
| 33 | Edward Saunders | 24 | Son | Welding Instructor | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Arthur J. Barrie | 74 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Hattie Barrie | 75 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Eva L. Barrie | 86 | Sister | — | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Mina L. Casey | 60 | Friend | House Keeper | Rhode Island |
| 38 | William W. Keena | 45 | Head | Oil Dealer | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Louise J. Keena | 53 | Wife | — | England |
| 40 | Kay H. Keena | 11 | 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)