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Joseph Gallagher — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Passaic-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Gallagher across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Passaic-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Passaic-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Passaic City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Passaic |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2784 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Passaic City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gallagher | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Joseph Gallagher | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| James Gallagher | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Peter Gallagher | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Passaic, New …
Head, age 38
Passaic, New Jersey · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Passaic, New …
Head, age 49
Passaic, New Jersey · implied b. ~1881 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City Department |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Passaic-County, New …
Head, age 58
Passaic-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
| Surname | Gallagher |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Passaic City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Passaic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2784 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Gallagher across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Gallagher
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · New Jersey
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Passaic-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Passaic-County, New Jersey
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02378-00209)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Gallagher THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 2 | Eva Gallagher | 57 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | James Gallagher | 37 | Son | Electrical Sub-Station Operator | New Jersey |
| 4 | Peter Gallagher | 25 | Son | Clerk-Freight | New Jersey |
| 5 | Carolyn Lewis | 56 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 6 | John Lewis | 23 | Son | Order Clerk | New Jersey |
| 7 | Robert Lewis | 22 | Son | Engine Tester | New Jersey |
| 8 | Elsie Blauvelt | 76 | Mother | — | New York |
| 9 | Mary Cole | 64 | Head | — | New York |
| 10 | Alonzo Cole | 52 | Stepson | Checker-Freight | New Jersey |
| 11 | William Abrams | 41 | Head | Plumber | New Jersey |
| 12 | Laura Abrams | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Dorothy Abrams | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 14 | Marion Abrams | 7 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 15 | Patrick Zito | 70 | Head | Superintendent | Louisiana |
| 16 | Lola B. Zito | 52 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 17 | Marion Arrowsmith | 31 | Stepdaughter | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 18 | Samuel Ferrara | 53 | Head | Upholsterer | Italy |
| 19 | Jean Ferrara | 51 | Wife | Stenographer | Italy |
| 20 | Mary A. Ferrara | 6 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 21 | Patrick Mahan | 58 | Head | Mailman | Irish Free State |
| 22 | Margaret Mahan | 58 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 23 | John Mahan | 24 | Son | Pricing Clerk | New Jersey |
| 24 | Joseph Krigalo | 27 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 25 | Florence Krigalo | 20 | Wife | Typist | New Jersey |
| 26 | William Mcpartland | 36 | Head | City Fireman | New Jersey |
| 27 | Mary A. Mcpartland | 33 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Margaret Mcpartland | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 29 | Michael Carney | 65 | Head | Janitor | Irish Free State |
| 30 | Annie Carney | 65 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 31 | Thomas Carney | 37 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 32 | Michael Carney | 34 | Son | Heavy Knitter | New Jersey |
| 33 | Line Frank | 55 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 34 | Frances Frank | 25 | Daughter | Janitor | New Jersey |
| 35 | Edward Frank | 23 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 36 | Vincent Frank | 21 | Son | Winder | New Jersey |
| 37 | Adrian Vouthuysen | 37 | Head | Coater | Holland |
| 38 | Frances Vouthuysen | 37 | Wife | Housework | Holland |
| 39 | Alida E. Vouthuysen | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 40 | William Vouthuysen | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
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)