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Robert Freeman — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Robert Freeman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Morris & Maurice — first a son (b.~1910), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 30
b. ~1910
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Industry | Engraving Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 510 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Township / Ward | Medford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1910 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Freeman | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Catharine Freeman | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Catharine Mcinnis | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Robert Mcinnis | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Maurice Freeman | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 10
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1910 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 21
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1909 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 30
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1910 — 5 household members
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Medford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Industry | Engraving Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 510 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| 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 Robert Freeman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Morris Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and father Maurice Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and father Maurice Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catharine Freeman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Morris Freeman
b. ~1870
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Maurice Freeman
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Maurice Freeman
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Freeman
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catharine Freeman
b. ~1878
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Freeman
Son · 1940 · age 30 · b. ~1910 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Catharine Mcinnis
Sibling · 1940 · age 33
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 — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01611-00674)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann W Mccarthy | 31 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Mary Jane Mccarthy | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Maurice J Freeman | 69 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Catharine T Freeman | 62 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Robert J Freeman THIS PERSON | 30 | Son | Artist | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Catharine Mcinnis | 33 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Robert Mcinnis | 3 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | William H Winsley | 67 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Grace D Winsley | 65 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Harold F Winsley | 34 | Son | Adjuster Claim | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Eunice L Winsley | 27 | Daughter-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | John J Marlin | 42 | Head | Dental Technician | Austria |
| 13 | Janette R Marlin | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Evelyn Marlin | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Paul Marlin | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Clifford A Butterfield | 47 | Head | Physician | Maine |
| 17 | Hanson Arthur Butterfield | 55 | Servant | Houseman | Maine |
| 18 | Mary Butterfield | 53 | Servant | Servant | Maine |
| 19 | Jane S Bancroft | 58 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Ella H Smith | 56 | Head | Teacher | Canada (Eng) |
| 21 | George Dawson | 25 | Head | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Helen R Dawson | 22 | Wife | — | New York |
| 23 | Ricca D Thomas | 40 | Partner | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Laura E Stevens | 61 | Partner | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Henry B Clement | 59 | Head | — | Canada (Eng) |
| 26 | Sarah S Clement | 60 | Wife | — | Canada (Eng) |
| 27 | Earl H Clement | 27 | Son | Upholsterer | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Jeremiah F Roche | 44 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Anne D Roche | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Nettie H Poor | 71 | Head | — | Maine |
| 31 | Harriet A Ladd | 82 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Lena E Reid | 60 | Partner | — | Canada (Eng) |
| 33 | Mabelle R Marshall | 65 | Partner | — | New Hampshire |
| 34 | Mary X Doherty | 30 | Head | Teacher | New Hampshire |
| 35 | Helen Doherty | 35 | Sister | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Lottie Garrity | 61 | Head | Partner (Owner) | Maine |
| 37 | Grace O'Connell | 47 | Sister | Partner (Owner) | Maine |
| 38 | Nora E Murray | 40 | Head | Artist | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Elizabeth E Bent | 69 | Head | — | Canada (Eng) |
Pedigree Summary
Robert + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 5 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)