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Joseph Ross — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Ross across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Ross |
| Given Name | Joseph W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cranston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Cotton Mill Mfg |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 270 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Township / Ward | Cranston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mercier | Other | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Martha Ross | Daughter | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Anna Ross | Spouse | — | 78 | ~1862 |
| Joseph Ross | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 58
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1862 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ross |
| Given Name | Joseph W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Jewelry Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1899 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 67
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ross |
| Given Name | Joseph W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1908 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 26 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 77
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1863 — 4 household members
| Surname | Ross |
| Given Name | Joseph W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cranston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Cotton Mill Mfg |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 270 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Ross across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Ross
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03763-00082)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary A O'Connor | 62 | Sister | — | Canada-English |
| 2 | John W Feeley | 60 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Matilda Feeley | 63 | Wife | — | New York |
| 4 | Leo M O'Connell | 37 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Helen M O'Connell | 32 | Wife | Stenographer | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Mary L O'Connell | 3 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Nellie Conley | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Edward Albro | 66 | Head | Office Manager | New York |
| 9 | Lenora (X) Albro | 65 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 10 | Marion Albro | 28 | Daughter | Typist | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Joseph W Ross THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | Agent | England |
| 12 | Anna (X) Ross | 78 | Wife | — | England |
| 13 | Martha E Ross | 50 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Mary E Mercier | 73 | Sister-in-law | Housekeeper | England |
| 15 | Harry L (X) Schofield | 59 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Elizabeth K Schofield | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Jennie Smallman | 74 | Mother-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Harold K Stone | 48 | Head | Market Manager | New York |
| 19 | Grace L (X) Stone | 43 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Bruce Stone | 10 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 21 | John Ingham Frink | 38 | Head | Physical Director | Canada-English |
| 22 | Ida B (X) Frink | 49 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Clara A Blanchard | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Maine |
| 24 | William F West | 51 | Head | General Contractor | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Leota Mae (X) West | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Francis L West | 24 | Daughter | File Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Ethel M (X) Cheevers | 57 | Head | School Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Byron W Brown | 58 | Head | Tool Maker | New York |
| 29 | Maude E (X) Brown | 60 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Edward Mcgowan | 39 | Head | Restaurant Manager | England |
| 31 | Sarah E Mcgowan | 61 | Mother | Cook | England |
| 32 | William W Ferris | 32 | Head | Optician Personal Service | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Mary (X) Ferris | 31 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Patricia L Ferris | 3 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Lou M Ferris | 54 | Mother | — | Canada-English |
| 36 | John Ferris | 20 | Brother | — | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Earl A (X) Horer | 32 | Head | Photographic Manager | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Jean W Horer | 33 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Lynn A Horer | 4 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Daniel W Manuel | 50 | Head | Fruit & Vegetable Peddler | Italy |
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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)