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Thomas Lynch — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Lynch across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Lynch |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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 Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Stevenson | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Thomas Lynch | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Mary Stevenson | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Lawrence Stevenson | Other | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Mary Lynch | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1910
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 41
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lynch |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Years Married | 9 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ire. Irish |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ire. Irish |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Drugs City |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 50
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lynch |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Printing Concern |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 61
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lynch |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Tallman |
| Industry | Coal Boat |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 38 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 71
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
| Surname | Lynch |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Lynch across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Lynch
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01676-00220)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Morrissey | 58 | Head | — | Eire |
| 2 | Joseph Morrissey | 32 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Elizabeth M. Morrissey | 30 | Daughter | Private Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Irene F. Morrissey | 28 | Daughter | Social Service Worker | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Lewis H. Way | 60 | Head | Carpenter | Newfoundland |
| 6 | Susanna Way | 58 | Wife | — | Newfoundland |
| 7 | Edith F. Way | 31 | Daughter | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Gerald H. Way | 27 | Son | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Gertrude E. Way | 22 | Daughter | Card Maker | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Eleanor M. Way | 20 | Daughter | Card Maker | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Marjorie G. Way | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Violet R. Way | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Clara A. Way | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Charles Le Blanc | 71 | Head | — | Canada-French |
| 15 | Agnes Le Blanc | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | John Le Blanc | 28 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Gerard Le Blanc | 22 | Son | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Joseph Le Blanc | 19 | Son | Stock Boy | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Mary Le Blanc | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Joseph R. Kuhlman | 26 | Nephew | Die Maker | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Jane M. Kuhlman | 21 | Niece | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Mary J. Tracy | 55 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | James E. Tracy | 23 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Josephine Moriarty | 64 | Head | — | Eire |
| 25 | Ellen Moriarty | 62 | Sister | — | Eire |
| 26 | John J. Moriarty | 22 | Nephew | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Cornelia Benson | 68 | Head | — | New York |
| 28 | Ina Benson | 43 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Thomas F. Lynch THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Mary J. Lynch | 65 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 31 | Lawrence Stevenson | 28 | Son-in-law | Clerical | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Kathleen Stevenson | 28 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Mary Jane Stevenson | 4 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | James J. Macsullivan | 62 | Head | Asst. Supt. | Eire |
| 35 | Mary E. Macsullivan | 50 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 36 | Mary E. Macsullivan | 26 | Daughter | Sewing Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 37 | James E. Macsullivan | 21 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Eleanor A. Macsullivan | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Dorothy Macsullivan | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Allan Macdonald | 28 | Son-in-law | Laundry Worker | 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)