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Joseph Russell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Niagara-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Russell across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Niagara-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Niagara-County, New York |
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | No. Tonawanda |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | No Tonawanda |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Russell | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Leo Russell | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Byron Russell | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Grace Russell | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Mary Russell | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Jean Russell | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1930
Niagara, New …
Son, age 6
Niagara, New York · implied b. ~1924 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Niagara-County, New …
Son, age 16
Niagara-County, New York · implied b. ~1924 — 6 household members
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | No. Tonawanda |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Joseph Russell across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Joseph Russell
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · New York
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Sibling
Mary Russell
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jean Russell
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Byron Russell
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Niagara-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Niagara-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02698-00538)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bridget Kennedy | 60 | Wife | — | England |
| 42 | Kathleen Kennedy | 27 | Daughter | — | Canada - Eng |
| 43 | Eileen Kennedy | 17 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 44 | Edward Schwegler | 37 | Head | Millwright | Germany |
| 45 | Veronica Schwegler | 37 | Wife | — | New York |
| 46 | Edward Schwegler | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 47 | Robert Schwegler | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 48 | Leo Russell | 45 | Head | Policeman | Canada |
| 49 | Grace Russell | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 50 | Mary Russell | 21 | Daughter | Trained Nurse | Michigan |
| 51 | Byron Russell | 18 | Son | Press Room | New York |
| 52 | Joseph Russell THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | New York |
| 53 | Jean Russell | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 54 | George Mackenzie | 46 | Head | Production Manager | New York |
| 55 | Lucy Mackenzie | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 56 | Catherine Wilson | 71 | Mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 57 | William Kietzman | 39 | Head | Forman - Buffing | Germany |
| 58 | Betti Kietzman | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Jean Kietzman | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 60 | Fred H. Roehm | 49 | Head | Policeman | New York |
| 61 | Elizabeth Roehm | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 62 | Jennie Lord | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Flossie Campbell | 35 | Daughter | Clerical Work | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | George Campbell | 17 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 65 | Thomas Woodland | 76 | Boarder | (Paint Wiper) | England |
| 66 | George F. Williams | 80 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Josephine Williams | 72 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | George Butts | 49 | Son-in-law | Broker | New York |
| 69 | Eulalia Butts | 38 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | George Butts | 22 | Grandson | Aircraft Welder | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Frank Bush | 71 | Head | Lumber Inspector | New York |
| 72 | Minnie Bush | 70 | Wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Gilbert E. Beyer | 55 | Boarder | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Orlando Rumbold | 42 | Head | Bookkeeper | Georgia |
| 75 | Myra Rumbold | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 76 | Paul Rumbold | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 77 | Mary Rumbold | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 78 | Melvin Wagenschuetz | 32 | Brother-in-law | — | New York |
| 79 | Melvin Wagenschuetz | 26 | Brother-in-law | Salesman | New York |
| 80 | Mary Cramer | 44 | Head | — | New York |
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)