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John Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Fairfield-County, Connecticut
Our Model Tree links this John Walsh across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fairfield-County, Connecticut (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Delaware
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fairfield-County, Connecticut |
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bridgeport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fairfield |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Township / Ward | Bridgeport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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 Walsh | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Robert Walsh | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Marion Walsh | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Fairfield, Connecticut
Head, age 24
Fairfield, Connecticut · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1930
Fairfield, Connecticut
Head, age 34
Fairfield, Connecticut · implied b. ~1896 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | John G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Plumbing Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1940
Fairfield-County, Connecticut
Head, age 43
Fairfield-County, Connecticut · implied b. ~1897 — 3 household members
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | John E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bridgeport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fairfield |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
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Our Model Tree links John Walsh across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Walsh
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Connecticut
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1940 US Federal Census — Fairfield-County, Connecticut
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1940 US Federal Census — Fairfield-County, Connecticut
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00533-01039)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryann Redmond | 10 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 2 | Cornelius Learey | 31 | Head | Supply Clerk | Connecticut |
| 3 | Lucy Learey | 27 | Wife | Machine Operator | Connecticut |
| 4 | Phylis Learey | 9 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 5 | Catherine Learey | 7 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 6 | Lucille Learey | 5 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 7 | John F. Mcgee | 47 | Head | Bartender | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Katherine Mcgee | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 9 | Katherine Mcgee | 21 | Daughter | New Worker | Connecticut |
| 10 | Gerald Mcgee | 18 | Son | New Worker | Connecticut |
| 11 | Raymond Mcgee | 16 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 12 | Lillian B. Thomas | 58 | Head | Factory Hand | Connecticut |
| 13 | Cecelia Rasmussen | 83 | Head | — | Denmark |
| 14 | Mabel Rasmussen | 42 | Daughter | Secretary | Connecticut |
| 15 | William Hodgson | 67 | Head | Gateman | England |
| 16 | Ruth Hodgson | 66 | Wife | — | England |
| 17 | Edward Walsh | 23 | Head | Mechanic | Connecticut |
| 18 | Eleanor Walsh | 19 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 19 | Dianne Walsh | 1 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 20 | Fred Schwenck | 43 | Head | Machinist | Connecticut |
| 21 | Lydia Schwenck | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 22 | John Schwenck | 37 | Brother | Upholster | Connecticut |
| 23 | Fred Dekar | 14 | Ward | — | Connecticut |
| 24 | Frank Williams | 36 | Head | Weaver | England |
| 25 | Cora Williams | 28 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 26 | Charles Williams | 9 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 27 | Robert Williams | 8 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 28 | Barbara Williams | 7 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 29 | Lloyd Buddington | 31 | Brother | Machinist | Connecticut |
| 30 | John E. Walsh THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Plumber | Delaware |
| 31 | Marion Walsh | 43 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 32 | Robert Walsh | 20 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 33 | Herbert B. Walsh | 48 | Head | Foreman | Delaware |
| 34 | Esther Walsh | 44 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 35 | Herbert B. Jr Walsh | 22 | Son | Apprentice Tool Maker | Connecticut |
| 36 | John F. Goulding | 65 | Head | Letter Carrier | Connecticut |
| 37 | Florence Goulding | 61 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 38 | Eleanor F. Goulding | 26 | Daughter | Book Keeper | Connecticut |
| 39 | George Stien | 61 | Head | Watchman | Connecticut |
| 40 | Emma R. Stien | 53 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
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)