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Robert Davidson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Robert Davidson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hampden-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hampden-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mittonague |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Mittonague |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Davidson | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Cecelia Davidson | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Annabelle Davidson | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Frank Turner | Other | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 32
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | Robert A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Cutter man |
| Industry | Paper Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 44
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Dyer |
| Industry | Woolen mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 57
Hampden-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mittonague |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public school |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Davidson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Davidson
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01598-00837)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otto Dorn | 47 | Head | Sheet Metal Worker | Germany |
| 2 | Elizabeth Dorn | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Robert Dorn | 17 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 4 | Ruth Dorn | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Warren L. Hyde | 53 | Head | Machinist | Vermont |
| 6 | Blanche Hyde | 49 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Nelson Shackett | 24 | Son-in-law | Punch Press Operator | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Lois Shackett | 22 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 9 | Kenneth Shackett | 2 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Elaine Shackett | 1 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Myra Harlow | 72 | Mother-in-law | — | Vermont |
| 12 | Kathleen Hyde | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 13 | William J. Maguire | 61 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Ida Maguire | 62 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Dorothy Maguire | 33 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Barrett Maguire | 26 | Son | Assistant Foreman | Washington |
| 17 | John Taylor | 54 | Head | Fireman | Scotland |
| 18 | Margaret Taylor | 53 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 19 | Winifred Taylor | 23 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Thomas Mccray | 70 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 21 | Alice Mccray | 31 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Renato Montagna | 29 | Head | Paper Maker | Italy |
| 23 | Evelyn Montagna | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Irene Montagna | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Francis F. Osteyee | 51 | Head | Cashier | New York |
| 26 | Sara Osteyee | 58 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Eleanor Osteyee | 22 | Daughter | Filing Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Miriam L. Osteyee | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Virginia M. Osteyee | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Jean F. Osteyee | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Frank Mccannon | 66 | Head | W.P.A. | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Ella S. Mccannon | 71 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Forrest Mccannon | 37 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Arthur N. Mccormick | 58 | Head | Engineer | New York |
| 35 | Mae Mccormick | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Robert Davidson THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Janitor | Scotland |
| 37 | Annabelle Davidson | 56 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 38 | Cecelia Davidson | 33 | Daughter | Saleslady | Scotland |
| 39 | Frank Turner | 51 | Lodger | Roadman | Minnesota |
| 40 | Raymond Dahyms | 48 | Head | Sales Manager | Massachusetts |
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)