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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 Plymouth-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Abner & Asher — first a head (b.~1912), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Plymouth-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | ABINGTON (TOWN) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | PLYMOUTH |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Welter |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Welter |
| Township / Ward | Abington Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Freeman | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Thirza Freeman | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Robert Freeman | Head | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Robert Freeman | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
Census Appearances
1920
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Son, age 7
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1913 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert V. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Son, age 18
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Poultryman |
| Industry | At home |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 28
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
| Surname | Freeman |
| Given Name | Robert W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | ABINGTON (TOWN) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | PLYMOUTH |
| Occupation | Welter |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 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 Abner Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and father Asher Freeman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Jessie Freeman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Abner Freeman
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Asher Freeman
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Jessie Freeman
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Robert Freeman
Head · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Massachusetts
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01635-00161)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ruth E. Swain | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Robert G. Swain | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Charles F. Swain | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Genevieve Sturdem | 18 | Maid | House Maid | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary C. Wright | 84 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Mary A. Anderson | 58 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Omer A. Freeman | 56 | Head | Superintendent Shop Mfg. | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Jessie M. Freeman | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Betty A. Freeman | 12 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Thomas Boot | 78 | Head | — | England |
| 51 | Annie M. Boot | 79 | Wife | — | England |
| 52 | Robert W. Freeman THIS PERSON | 28 | Head | Welter | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Thirza J. Freeman | 28 | Wife | — | New York |
| 54 | Robert L. Freeman | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Joyce Freeman | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Walter E. Reay | 44 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Margaret L. Reay | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Walter E. Jr. Reay | 19 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Francis T. Reay | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Margaret A. Reay | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Robert J. Reay | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Richard J. Reay | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | James E. Reay | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Louis H. Bowmar | 39 | Head | Proprietor Manager | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Mary S. Bowmar | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Elsie E. Bowmar | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Janet A. Bowmar | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Louis H. Jr. Bowmar | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Richard D. Bowmar | 10 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 70 | Warren B. Wrightington | 68 | Houseman | Gardner | Massachusetts |
| 71 | William F. Carey | 50 | Head | Owner Manager | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Evangeline J. Feilly | 72 | Wife | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Eugene Haskins | 53 | Head | Proprietor Florist | Irish Free State |
| 74 | Ella F. Haskins | 53 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 75 | Eugene J. Jr. Haskins | 26 | Son | Farmer | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Mary L. Haskins | 22 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Mildred A. Haskins | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | H. Edgar Pray | 26 | Head | School Teacher | New York |
| 79 | Esther S. Pray | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Henry F. Avery | 60 | Head | Private Secretary | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Robert
Gen 1 · 3 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)