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William Bell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Bell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Forklift |
| Industry | Foreman |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Forklift |
| Township / Ward | Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Bell | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Dorothy Bell | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| William Bell | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Rose Mcauliffe | Other | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Rose Bell | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 18
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Interurban Ry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 28
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Boston Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 38
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1902 — 5 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Forklift |
| Industry | Foreman |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links William Bell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Bell
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · 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-t0627-01677-00194)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hella Melang | 35 | Wife | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Anthony J Melang | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Carl N Carriere | 43 | Head | Manager | New York |
| 44 | Rose A Carriere | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Carl N Carriere | 18 | Son | Business Associate | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Richard Murphy | 11 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Frank J Fay | 39 | Head | Clothing Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Marie J Fay | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Francis J Fay | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Gerard Fay | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Walter A Gavin | 41 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Rose M Gavin | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Robert J Gavin | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Walter A Gavin | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | John E Nolan | 42 | Head | Apprentice Boilermaker | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Anne Nolan | 42 | Wife | Salesgirl | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Joan Nolan | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Nora Maroney | 65 | Head | — | Eire |
| 59 | Marion Maroney | 33 | Daughter | Box Maker | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Alice D Maroney | 30 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Agnes Maroney | 25 | Daughter | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Timothy Healy | 75 | Lodger | — | Eire |
| 63 | Johannes M Long | 45 | Head | — | Penn State |
| 64 | Doris E Long | 29 | Lodger | Optical Maker | New Hampshire |
| 65 | Patrick A Curley | 35 | Lodger | General Laborer | Eire |
| 66 | Mabel E Fitzgerald | 30 | Lodger | Clerk | Eire |
| 67 | Walter B Sibley | 36 | Lodger | Carpenter | Eire |
| 68 | Daniel F Keane | 64 | Head | Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Annie J Keane | 56 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 70 | Joseph Keane | 30 | Son | General Worker | Massachusetts |
| 71 | John F Levardi | 65 | Head | Proprietor | New York |
| 72 | Regina A Levardi | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Richard J Levardi | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | John F Jr Levardi | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Regina Levardi | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | William H Bell THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Forklift | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Rose Bell | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Rita Bell | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Dorothy Bell | 18 | Daughter | Dancing Inst | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Rose Ann Mcauliffe | 58 | Sister | — | 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)