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John Welch — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Welch across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 82
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: New Hampshire
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
| Township / Ward | Peabody City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Welch | Daughter | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| John Welch | Head | — | 82 | ~1858 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 29
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1871 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1871 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Edge setter shoes |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 44
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1866 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Years Married | 5 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | General Electric |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 55
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Shoe worker |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 70
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1860 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John G |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 42 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 82
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1858 — 2 household members
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Peabody City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
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Our Model Tree links John Welch across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Welch
Head · 1940 · age 82 · b. ~1858 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01588-00451)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Kyslowsky | 20 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Sadie Stasinoplos | 41 | Head | Teacher | Greece |
| 3 | George Stasinoplos | 23 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Helen Stasinoplos | 22 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | William H. Brady | 48 | Head | Shaver | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Helen Brady | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Elizabeth Brady | 23 | Daughter | Reg. Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 8 | William Brady | 21 | Son | Floor Man | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Thomas Brady | 18 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Arthur Brady | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Bartholomew Sullivan | 69 | Father in law | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | James Pappas | 28 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Pauline Pappas | 21 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 14 | Gale Pappas | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | John Donovan | 48 | Lodger | Fire Watchman | New Hampshire |
| 16 | Adelaide Mackimbon | 74 | Head | — | Canada English |
| 17 | Mary C. Mackimbon | 73 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 18 | Isabel Mackimbon | 39 | Daughter | Office Mgr. | Massachusetts |
| 19 | James Sally | 53 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Jennie Sally | 52 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Dorothy T. Sally | 26 | Daughter | Ticket Worker | Massachusetts |
| 22 | John Sally | 24 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 23 | John Welch THIS PERSON | 82 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 24 | Alice Welch | 44 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Margaret Cody | 47 | Head | School Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Agnes Cody | 45 | Sister | School Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Timothy Maroney | 67 | Head | — | Eire |
| 28 | Mary A. Maroney | 60 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 29 | Alice Maroney | 29 | Daughter | Tearing Dept. | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Stanley Szary | 60 | Head | Wheel Man | Poland |
| 31 | Mary Szary | 48 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 32 | Walter Szary | 24 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Josephine Szary | 20 | Daughter | Tearing Dept. | Massachusetts |
| 34 | John Szary | 19 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Stella Szary | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Nick Mandragouras | 42 | Head | Buffer | Greece |
| 37 | Agnes Mandragouras | 45 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 38 | Theodore Mandragouras | 21 | Son | Buffer | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Rose Mandragouras | 18 | Daughter | Tapping | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Mary Mandragouras | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
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)