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Thomas Riley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Riley across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Haverhill City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Riley | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Thomas Riley | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Ellen Riley | Spouse | — | 75 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 42
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1858 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thos H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | Nov |
| Birth Year | 1858 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Dyer mill |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 50
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1860 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Years Married | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ire. English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ire. English |
| Occupation | Dyer |
| Industry | Woolen Mill |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 59
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1861 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Lined Shoe Maker |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Other, age 70
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1860 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Elevator |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 77
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Riley across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Riley
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01581-00273)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gladys Delaney | 43 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 42 | Earl Delaney | 22 | Son | — | Maine |
| 43 | Harry Bishop | 43 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Ruth Bishop | 31 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Joseph Hartman | 59 | Head | Manufacturer | New York |
| 46 | Marie Hartman | 50 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 47 | James Burke | 46 | Head | Research Editor | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Sadie Burke | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Barbara Burke | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Arthur Tram | 54 | Head | Laster | Greece |
| 51 | Joan Tram | 35 | Wife | Bench Worker | Greece |
| 52 | Amelia Tram | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Christopher Tram | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Charles Tram | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Elaine Tram | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Thomas Riley THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Ellen Riley | 75 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Mary Riley | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Charles Clancy | 69 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Gertrude Clancy | 64 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Elizabeth Clancy | 29 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Ernest Wheeler | 42 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Murrell Wheeler | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Sara Wheeler | 86 | Mother | — | New York |
| 65 | Barbara Wheeler | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Margaret Hanover | 58 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 67 | Thomas Hanover | 21 | Son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 68 | James Hanover | 19 | Son | Pull Washer | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Lawrence Hanover | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Joseph Fisher | 35 | Head | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Rita Fisher | 27 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 72 | Mary L. Fisher | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Rose Blanche | 49 | Sister-in-law | Packer | New Hampshire |
| 74 | William Houle | 34 | Cousin | Laster | Maine |
| 75 | Albert Wilson | 58 | Head | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Florence Wilson | 56 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 77 | Everett Brown | 33 | Head | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Barbara Brown | 23 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 79 | Daniel Bresnahan | 41 | Head | Driver | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Loretta Bresnahan | 36 | Wife | — | 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)