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Robert Freeman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Robert Freeman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Norfolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Norfolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Norfolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | G-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Randolph |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Freeman | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Margaret Freeman | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Alan Freeman | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Rose Freeman | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Henry Freeman | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Paul Freeman | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Daniel Freeman | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Robert Freeman | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| William Freeman | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 2
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert M |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 12
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1928 — 9 household members
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Norfolk |
| Highest Grade | G-4 |
| 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 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Robert Freeman
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
William Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Daniel Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Donald Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alan Freeman
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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 — Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01632-00594)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Mcgrath | 52 | Head | School Teacher | New York |
| 42 | Emaline Mcgrath | 52 | Daughter | School Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Fanny O. Knight | 66 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Mabel F. Knight | 71 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary K. Mcmahon | 48 | Head | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Rachael Mcmahon | 44 | Sister | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Joseph Mcmahon | 45 | Brother | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Joseph Isack | 39 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Maud A. Isack | 33 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 50 | Joseph Isack | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Catherine Isack | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | William Isack | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Ellen I. Isack | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Mary Isack | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Ann E. Isack | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Jane Isack | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Henry P. Freeman | 39 | Head | Gasoline Attendant | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Rose E. Freeman | 34 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 59 | Margaret S. Freeman | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Robert H. Freeman THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | William M. Freeman | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Donald Freeman | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Alan Freeman | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Paul Freeman | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Daniel Freeman | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Michael F. Sullivan | 80 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Elizabeth Sullivan | 45 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Catherine Sullivan | 39 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Frank Keith | 50 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Elizabeth Keith | 19 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Richard Keith | 18 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Storer Alden | None | Head | — | — |
| 73 | William L. Linnecom | 63 | Head | Electrician | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Theresa Linnecom | 62 | Wife | — | New York |
| 75 | Thomas S. O'Brien | 68 | Head | Janitor | New York |
| 76 | Rosella O'Brien | 67 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Mary R. O'Brien | 37 | Daughter | School Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Richard Walsh | 40 | Head | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Catherine Walsh | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Alice Walsh | 10 | Daughter | — | 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)