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Nathan Smith — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Merrimack-County, New Hampshire
Our Model Tree links this Nathan Smith across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Merrimack-County, New Hampshire (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1915), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Merrimack-County, New Hampshire |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Nathan P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Canterbury |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Merrimack |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 332 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | New Hampshire |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Loudon |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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 Nathan | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Smith | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Mary Smith | Spouse | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Nathan Smith | Head | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Bruce Smith | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
Census Appearances
1920
Merrimack, New …
Other, age 5
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1915 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Nathan P. |
| Relationship to Head | Grand-son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1930
Merrimack, New …
Son, age 15
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1915 — 23 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Nathan P |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Merrimack-County, New …
Head, age 25
Merrimack-County, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Nathan P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Canterbury |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Merrimack |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 332 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | New Hampshire |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links Nathan Smith across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Nathan Smith
Head · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · New Hampshire
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1940 US Federal Census — Merrimack-County, New Hampshire
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1940 US Federal Census — Merrimack-County, New Hampshire
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02294-00571)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Albert D. Saltmarsh | 65 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 42 | Seth L. Saltmarsh | 79 | Brother | — | New Hampshire |
| 43 | Letha P. Ciaves|Cioves | 46 | House Keeper | House Keeper | New Hampshire |
| 44 | Phillip A. Ciaves|Cioves | 3 | Lodger | — | New Hampshire |
| 45 | John E. Ciaves|Cioves | 27 | Lodger | Sexton | New Hampshire |
| 46 | John G. Newton | 32 | Head | Farm Labor | New Jersey |
| 47 | Dorothy F. Newton | 23 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 48 | Robert Newton | 1 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 49 | Nathan P. Smith THIS PERSON | 25 | Head | Mechanic | Vermont |
| 50 | Mary J. Smith | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Michael B. Smith | 3 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 52 | Bruce C. Smith | 1 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 53 | John W. Frost | 30 | Head | Meat Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Curtis L. Brassau | 40 | Head | Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 55 | Doris L. Brassau | 35 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 56 | Coral L. Brassau | 15 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 57 | Eleanor M. Brassau | 13 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 58 | Dorothy P. Brassau | 10 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 59 | Curtis Jr. Brassau | 9 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 60 | James W. Brassau | 7 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 61 | Wallace D. Brassau | 5 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 62 | Clarence Maynard | 32 | Head | Farmer | New Hampshire |
| 63 | Grace O. Maynard | 32 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 64 | Clarence Jr. Maynard | 7 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 65 | Carl G. Barclay | 42 | Hired man | Farm Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 66 | Roy W. Maynard | 57 | Head | Farmer | New Hampshire |
| 67 | Bessie E. Maynard | 59 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 68 | Helen E. Maynard | 30 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 69 | Norman L. Maynard | 20 | Son | Farm Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 70 | Edd Wells | 25 | Hired man | Farm Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 71 | Burt E. Towle | 76 | Head | Laborer | New Hampshire |
| 72 | Lillie E. Towle | 69 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 73 | Frank J. Rogers | 57 | Head | Chopper | New Hampshire |
| 74 | Fred A. Rogers | 79 | Father | — | New Hampshire |
| 75 | Blanche L. Eastman | 55 | Head | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Richardson E. Eastman | 35 | Daughter | Woman | New Hampshire |
| 77 | Walter E. Page | 67 | Head | Chopping | New Hampshire |
| 78 | Rose E. Page | 74 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Maine |
| 79 | Doddidge R. Wheeler | 35 | Head | Binding|Printing | New Hampshire |
| 80 | M. Helen Wheeler | 32 | Wife | — | Nova Scotia |
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)