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John Wood — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Wood across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1859), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 81
b. ~1859
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 81 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Township / Ward | Lynn City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1859 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Wood | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| John Wood | Head | — | 81 | ~1859 |
| Selena Wood | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 41
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | J. S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Birth Month | Jan |
| Birth Year | 1859 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 51
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Years Married | 5 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Tin smith |
| Industry | Tin smith shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
Head, age 62
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1858 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Woods |
| Given Name | John S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | blacksmith |
| Industry | navy yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 71
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 32 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 81
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wood |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 81 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 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 Wood across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Wood
Head · 1940 · age 81 · b. ~1859 · 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-t0627-01697-00396)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary A. Ainsworth | 44 | Wife | — | England |
| 2 | Clara H. Ainsworth | 21 | Daughter | Meter Inspector | England |
| 3 | Elizabeth A. Ainsworth | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Charles H. Hewis | 36 | Head | Winder | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Sadie A. Hewis | 36 | Wife | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Delia Ahern | 44 | Sister-in-law | Dish-Washer | New York |
| 7 | Harold C. Parr | 41 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Edith E. Parr | 41 | Wife | Meter Winder | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Harold E. Parr | 20 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | John S. Wood THIS PERSON | 81 | Head | — | Maine |
| 11 | Selena M. Wood | 52 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Bertha H. Wood | 32 | Daughter | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Patrick J. Hogan | 39 | Head | Bar-Tender | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Ethel M. Hogan | 39 | Wife | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 15 | William Armstrong | 36 | Lodger | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Elizabeth Lamoureux | 11 | Ward | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Thomas J. Meaney | 69 | Head | — | New York |
| 18 | Sarah E. Meaney | 56 | Wife | — | New York |
| 19 | T. Marjorie Boyer | 47 | Head | — | Nova Scotia |
| 20 | Beatrice V. Boyer | 17 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 21 | Clarence London | 29 | Head | Doctor Of Medicine | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Pauline M. London | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Robert F. London | 1 | Son | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Katheryne L. Mcgaugh | 49 | Head | Registered Nurse | New Hampshire |
| 25 | David B. Thurlow | 34 | Head | Proprietor | New York |
| 26 | Ruth V. Thurlow | 26 | Wife | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Arthur Therrien | 47 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 28 | William P. Hennessey | 54 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Gertrude Hennessey | 48 | Wife | Long Distance Operator | Maine |
| 30 | William F. Lovett | 28 | Head | Dispatcher Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Catherine M. Lovett | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Patricia J. Lovett | 1 | Daughter | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Mary J. Lovett | 0 | Daughter | 0 | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Nathan Greenberg | 29 | Head | Partner Attendant | France |
| 35 | Rose M. Greenberg | 26 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Howard P. Barrett | 25 | Head | Typing Unit Head | N. Hampshire |
| 37 | Charlotte C. Barrett | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Ronis B. Foss | 30 | Head | Sales Clerk | Nova Scotia |
| 39 | Doris A. Foss | 25 | Wife | Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Richard B. Foss | 2 | Son | 0 | 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)