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Michael Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Michael Walsh across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: NEW JERSEY
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | WALSH |
| Given Name | MICHAEL |
| Relationship to Head | HEAD |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | NEW JERSEY |
| 1935 Residence (City) | JERSEY CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | HUDSON |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | BRAKEMAN |
| Industry | RAILROAD |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | SAME HOUSE |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Lafonte | Other | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Michael Walsh | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Francis Walsh | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Margaret Walsh | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Joseph Walsh | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Robert Walsh | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Michael Walsh | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edward Walsh | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| John Walsh | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hudson, New …
Head, age 29
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1891 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | R R |
| 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
Hudson, New …
Head, age 39
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1891 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Brakeman |
| Industry | Central Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 37 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 50
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 9 household members
| Surname | WALSH |
| Given Name | MICHAEL |
| Relationship to Head | HEAD |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | NEW JERSEY |
| 1935 Residence (City) | JERSEY CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | HUDSON |
| Occupation | BRAKEMAN |
| Industry | RAILROAD |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | SAME HOUSE |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Walsh across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Walsh
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02403-00431)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Koszowski | 47 | HEAD | Mechanic | POLAND |
| 2 | Catherine Koszowski | 44 | WIFE | — | POLAND |
| 3 | Edward Koszowski | 17 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 4 | Helen Koszowski | 15 | DAUGHTER | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 5 | Michael Walsh THIS PERSON | 50 | HEAD | Brakeman | NEW JERSEY |
| 6 | Margaret Walsh | 48 | WIFE | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 7 | Francis Walsh | 19 | SON | Mold Loft | NEW JERSEY |
| 8 | Edward Walsh | 17 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 9 | Joseph Walsh | 15 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 10 | Michael Jr Walsh | 13 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 11 | John Walsh | 10 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 12 | Robert Walsh | 5 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 13 | Joseph Lafonte | 13 | NEPHEW | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 14 | Rosella Manning | 54 | HEAD | — | PENNSYLVANIA |
| 15 | Edward W Manning | 27 | SON | Welding | PENNSYLVANIA |
| 16 | Michael Mclean | 32 | SON-IN-LAW | Elevator Starter | NEW JERSEY |
| 17 | Ruth Mclean | 30 | DAUGHTER | — | PENNSYLVANIA |
| 18 | Ruth Mclean | 3 | GRAND DAUGHTER | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 19 | Mary Taylor | 71 | SISTER | — | PENNSYLVANIA |
| 20 | William Chadlock | 63 | HEAD | Detective | NEW YORK |
| 21 | Anna Chadlock | 62 | WIFE | — | NEW YORK |
| 22 | John Dougherty | 31 | SON IN LAW | Cleric | EIRE |
| 23 | Muriel Dougherty | 24 | DAUGHTER | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 24 | Noel Dougherty | 5 | GRANDSON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 25 | James Henry Pratt | 51 | HEAD | Salesman | EIRE |
| 26 | Agnes Pratt | 51 | WIFE | — | NORTHERN IRELAND |
| 27 | James Jr Pratt | 21 | SON | Clerical | NEW JERSEY |
| 28 | George Pratt | 20 | SON | Laborer | NEW JERSEY |
| 29 | Hugh Pratt | 15 | SON | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 30 | David Gustine | 66 | HEAD | Machinist | SWEDEN |
| 31 | David Jr Gustine | 32 | SON | Papermaker | NEW JERSEY |
| 32 | Roy Gustine | 23 | SON | Welder | NEW JERSEY |
| 33 | Helen Gustine | 22 | DAUGHTER | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 34 | Thomas E Gibbons | 67 | HEAD | — | EIRE |
| 35 | Delia Gibbons | 65 | WIFE | — | EIRE |
| 36 | Mary Gibbons | 30 | DAUGHTER | Clerical | NEW YORK |
| 37 | Helen Gibbons | 26 | DAUGHTER | Clerical | NEW YORK |
| 38 | George Muller | 55 | HEAD | Moving Picture Operator | NEW YORK |
| 39 | Anabel Muller | 39 | WIFE | — | NEW JERSEY |
| 40 | Dorothy Muller | 18 | DAUGHTER | — | 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)