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John Spencer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Spencer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hampden-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Connecticut
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hampden-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Holyoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Sales Manager |
| Industry | Ice Cream Distributor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 41 |
| Income (1939) | 2340 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
| Occupation | Sales Manager |
| Township / Ward | Holyoke |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Spencer | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Harold Spencer | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Vina Spencer | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 48
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
1930
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 58
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada French |
| Mother's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Ice Station |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
1940
Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 69
Hampden-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Holyoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Occupation | Sales Manager |
| Industry | Ice Cream Distributor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 41 |
| Income (1939) | 2340 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
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Our Model Tree links John Spencer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Spencer
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01595-00402)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Laura M. Bosworth | 45 | Head | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 42 | William E. Bosworth | 32 | Son | Teacher Math | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Charles E. Bosworth | 17 | Son | Helper | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Joan Bosworth | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Paul R. Nelson | 36 | Head | Chemist | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Violet Nelson | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Paul R. Jr. Nelson | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Anna C. Nelson | 67 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Arthur M. Altenburg | 41 | Head | Baker | Poland |
| 50 | Helen A. Altenburg | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Frieda C. Altenburg | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Anna L. Altenburg | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | John S. Spencer THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Sales Manager | Connecticut |
| 54 | Vina D. Spencer | 66 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Harold D. Spencer | 31 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 56 | Charles E. Whitmore | 60 | Head | Steam Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Bessie Van S. Whitmore | 56 | Wife | Practitioner | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Walter E. Davis | 60 | Head | Superintendent | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Nettie B. Davis | 60 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Albert J. Vaugier | 63 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Margaret F. Vaugier | 58 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Frank H. Judge | 47 | Head | Cost Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Helen M. Judge | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Jane T. Judge | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Frank Judge | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | George A. Labelle | 43 | Head | Dentist | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Emma L. Labelle | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Claire E. Labelle | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Maud E. Murphy | 57 | Sister-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Ralph Da Prato | 48 | Lodger | Proprietor | Italy |
| 71 | Marie T. Bradley | 63 | Head | — | Canada |
| 72 | Thomas F. Bradley | 37 | Son | Lawyer | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Celanire Genest | 88 | Mother | — | Canada |
| 74 | Marie E. Walsh | 20 | Niece | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Frank Swords | 38 | Lodger | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Samuel J. Levinson | 43 | Head | Assistant Manager | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Rose G. Levinson | 41 | Wife | — | England |
| 78 | Adam Schmalenberg | 48 | Head | Foreman | Poland |
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)