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Roy Jackson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Roy Jackson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hampden-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1896), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hampden-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Roy D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Electrical |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Springfield |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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 Roy | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Patterson | Other | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| Bruce Jackson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Roy Jackson | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Ethelyn Jackson | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Gloria Jackson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1910
Berkshire, Massachusetts
Other, age 15
Berkshire, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ray D. |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | office boy |
| Industry | elec plant |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1920
Hampden, Massachusetts
Other, age 25
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ray |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Apprentice |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1930
Hampden, Massachusetts
Head, age 34
Hampden, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1896 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Ray E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Commercial Traveler |
| Industry | Electric Goods |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Hampden-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 44
Hampden-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Roy D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hampden |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Electrical |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links Roy Jackson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Roy Jackson
Head · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · 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-t0627-01711-00140)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Janette Royce | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | James D. Royce | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Richard C. Royce | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Clifford W. Woods | 40 | Head | Machinist | Vermont |
| 45 | Margaret A. Woods | 38 | Wife | Dept. Operator | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Weyman Maxwell | 40 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Minta A. Maxwell | 43 | Wife | Math. Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Samuel O. Miller | 71 | Head | Medical Doctor | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Pauline A. Miller | 68 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Roy D. Jackson THIS PERSON | 44 | Head | Salesman | Vermont |
| 51 | Ethelyn I. Jackson | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Gloria D. Jackson | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Bruce I. Jackson | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Helen T. Patterson | 67 | Mother-in-law | — | Canada-English |
| 55 | Thomas I. West | 71 | Head | Steam Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Beatrix West | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | David Mclenaghan | 42 | Head | Shipping Clerk | New Hampshire |
| 58 | Marion Mclenaghan | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Rollin Mclenaghan | 14 | Son | Delivery Boy | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Arthur Mclenaghan | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Robert Hewett | 39 | Head | Tool Maker | Vermont |
| 62 | Grace Hewett | 37 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Alfred Miller | 42 | Head | Artist | New Jersey |
| 64 | Doris Miller | 35 | Wife | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William Miller | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Sylvester French | 70 | Head | Carpenter | New Hampshire |
| 67 | Eva Depagnier | 44 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 68 | Virginia Depagnier | 22 | Granddaughter | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 69 | William Depagnier | 18 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Herbert Chase | 46 | Head | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 71 | Florence M. Chase | 48 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 72 | Esther E. Chase | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Esther J. Miller | 70 | Mother-in-law | — | New Hampshire |
| 74 | Paul G. Seyler | 41 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Louella Seyler | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Nellie Sheldon | 56 | Head | Bleacher | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Stanley F. Sheldon | 25 | Son | Credit Canvaser | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Helen M. Sheldon | 24 | Daughter-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | (Blank) (Blank) | None | (blank) | (Blank) | (blank) |
| 80 | Romeo Monteri | 51 | Head | Proprietor | Italy |
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)