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Thomas Riley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Riley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Grain Officer |
| Industry | Sherman Bank |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 37 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Grain Officer |
| Township / Ward | Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Riley | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Thomas Riley | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Elizabeth Riley | Other | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Martha Riley | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 39
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Plumbing shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| 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 50
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Guard |
| Industry | Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35.00 |
| Radio Set | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 62
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | Thomas G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Grain Officer |
| Industry | Sherman Bank |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 37 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 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 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Riley
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · 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-t0627-01670-00380)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Josephine Fishbon | 24 | Daughter | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Roberta Fishbon | 3 | Grandchild | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Harold Mcclellan | 24 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Ometta Mcclellan | 21 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Harold Jr. Mcclellan | 0 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Michael Wielgus | 61 | Head | Pullman | New York |
| 47 | Eva Wielgus | 58 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 48 | Raymond St. Jean | 35 | Head | Driver'S Helper | Rhode Island |
| 49 | Viola St. Jean | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Raymond Jr. St. Jean | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Robert St. Jean | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Richard St. Jean | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Barbara St. Jean | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Ronald St. Jean | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | William G. Smith | 65 | Head | — | English Canada |
| 56 | Annie Smith | 59 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 57 | Arthur Smith | 24 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Joseph Smith | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Lucien Kerkin | 54 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | New York |
| 60 | William Kerkin | 44 | Brother-in-law | Handy Man | New York |
| 61 | Thomas G. Riley THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Grain Officer | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Martha G. Riley | 60 | Wife | Dressmaker | French Canada |
| 63 | Mary E. Riley | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Elizabeth E. Riley | 50 | Sister | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William Barron | 56 | Head | Janitor | English Canada |
| 66 | Ella Barron | 41 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 67 | Emmons Barron | 18 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Audrey Barron | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Thomas Barron | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | John Barron | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | George Tappen | 29 | Lodger | Salesman | Connecticut |
| 72 | Josephine Spandins | 24 | Lodger | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 73 | William Geary | 44 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Christine Geary | 40 | Wife | Laundress | English Canada |
| 75 | Stanley Oudette | 61 | Head | Bell Porter | English Canada |
| 76 | Lena Oudette | 60 | Wife | — | English Canada |
| 77 | Armande Lepine | 34 | Nephew | Bell Porter | English Canada |
| 78 | B. B. Malone | 40 | Piece | — | English Canada |
| 79 | Harold E. Hayes | 46 | Head | Comest. Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Agnes Hayes | 46 | 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)