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Thomas Sweeney — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Sweeney across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 76
b. ~1864
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Amesbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Township / Ward | Amesbury Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sweeney | Other | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Mary Sweeney | Spouse | — | 82 | ~1858 |
| Thomas Sweeney | Head | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Thomas Sweeney | Son | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Mary Sweeney | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 56
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1864 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 66
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Hatter |
| Industry | Hat Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 76
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
| Surname | Sweeney |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Amesbury Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Sweeney across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Sweeney
Head · 1940 · age 76 · b. ~1864 · 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-t0627-01577-00259)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman W. Rubino | 76 | Head | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Elizabeth Rubino | 76 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Raymond Rubino | 44 | Son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 4 | James H. Trumfio | 42 | Head | Paint Builder | New Jersey |
| 5 | Frances M. Trumfio | 33 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Frances Joyce Trumfio | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Karen F. Trumfio | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Harold E. Magee | 44 | Head | Insurance Agent | Maine |
| 9 | Mildred G. Magee | 47 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Robert G. Magee | 16 | Son | Student | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Thomas Sweeney THIS PERSON | 76 | Head | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Mary Sweeney | 82 | Wife | At Home | Ireland |
| 13 | Thomas Sweeney | 43 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Margaret S. Sweeney | 45 | Daughter-in-law | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary Sweeney | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | James E. Malone | 44 | Head | Merchant | New Hampshire |
| 17 | Mary B. Malone | 40 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Mary F. Malone | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | James E. Jr. Malone | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Thomas J. Ryan | 76 | Father-in-law | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 21 | James E. Mcneece | 48 | Head | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Elaine C. Mcneece | 47 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 23 | John Mcneece | 79 | Father | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Frank J. Miller | 44 | Head | Service Agent | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Ruth J. Miller | 45 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Myrtie Lunt | 54 | Head | At Home | New Hampshire |
| 27 | Arthur M. Berry | 79 | Lodger | Retired | Maine |
| 28 | Jeremiah J. Reardon | 68 | Head | Merchant | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Ellen G. Reardon | 63 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Mary A. Heron | 61 | Sister-in-law | Trimmer | Massachusetts |
| 31 | N. Gertrude Curtis | 67 | Head | At Home | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Sarah S. Rothman | 65 | Maid | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 33 | George H. Thelander | 57 | Head | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Marion P. Thelander | 55 | Wife | Housework | Connecticut |
| 35 | Leroy C. Nickerson | 54 | Head | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Frances S. Nickerson | 53 | Wife | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Isabelle Nickerson | 79 | Mother | At Home | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Annie F. Whelpley | 71 | Mother-in-law | At Home | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Herbert S. Corley | 71 | Head | Stretcher | Maine |
| 40 | Carrie B. Corley | 71 | Wife | Housework | 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)