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Paul Jones — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Paul Jones across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents George & George — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Paul A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck Mechanic |
| Industry | C.C.C. Camp |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Truck Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Haverhill City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Paul | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Jones | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Reighton Jones | Other | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Lawrence Jones | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Paul Jones | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mabel Jones | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 3
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Paul A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Son, age 13
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Paul A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 23
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Paul A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Truck Mechanic |
| Industry | C.C.C. Camp |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Paul Jones across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father George Jones (~0.92 confidence) and father George Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mabel Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mabel Jones (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
George Jones
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Jones
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mabel Jones
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mabel Jones
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Paul Jones
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Lawrence Jones
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01581-00109)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ruth B. Blair | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Arnold C. Blair | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Ernest P. Blair | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Howard Peavey | 42 | Head | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Bertha Peavey | 30 | Wife | Seamstress | Massachusetts |
| 46 | William H. Peavey | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Howard J. Peavey | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Fred E. Peavey | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Charlotte L. Peavey | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Ida H. Kimball | 71 | Head | — | Maine |
| 51 | George F. Jones | 64 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Mabel Jones | 57 | Wife | — | England |
| 53 | Paul A. Jones THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Truck Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Lawrence E. Jones | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Reighton Francis M. Jones | 13 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Ernest D. Merrick | 42 | Head | Mechanic | New Hampshire |
| 57 | Rena F. Merrick | 32 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 58 | Ernest H. Jr. Merrick | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Jennie H. Merrick | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Hyman A. Roberts | 54 | Head | Truck Driver | Maine |
| 61 | Vera M. Roberts | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Burrow R. Roberts | 20 | Son | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Gardner A. Roberts | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Rina G. Roberts | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Myrtle Wheeler | 43 | Head | Waitress | New Hampshire |
| 66 | Richard S. La Voie | 25 | Son | Roofer | New Hampshire |
| 67 | George B. Robinson | 44 | Lodger | Refinisher | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Charles W. Celustocky | 39 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Margaret E. Celustocky | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Charles A. Celustocky | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Ellen C. Celustocky | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Bernard P. Celustocky | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | John M. Roche | 73 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Elizabeth M. Roche | 62 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Lila G. Ford | 61 | Sister in Law | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Lewis W. Moors | 57 | Head | Salesman | Nova Scotia |
| 77 | Alberta G. Moors | 49 | Wife | Stitcher | French Canada |
| 78 | Roland W. Moors | 23 | Son | Attendant | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Beulah M. St. Germain | 49 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | James P. St. Germain | 26 | Son | Fireman | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Paul + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)