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William Cassidy — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this William Cassidy across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Cassidy |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pawtucket city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Pawtucket 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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Crothers | Daughter | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Madeline Crothers | Other | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Hazel Cassidy | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| William Cassidy | Son | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| William Cassidy | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Hazel Crothers | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| John Crothers | Other | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mary Cassidy | Daughter | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 47
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1863 — 10 household members
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Household
| Surname | Cassidy |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Years Married | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 56
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1864 — 10 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cassidy |
| Given Name | William F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Dairy |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 66
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1864 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cassidy |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Northern Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10,000 |
| Radio Set | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 77
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1863 — 8 household members
| Surname | Cassidy |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pawtucket city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links William Cassidy across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Cassidy
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03769-00296)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William J. Ralston | 39 | Head | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Mary G. Ralston | 40 | Wife | — | England |
| 3 | William J. Jr. Ralston | 14 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Albin E. Pillblad | 40 | Head | Bank Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Elizabeth G. Pillblad | 30 | Wife | — | England |
| 6 | Albin E. Jr. Pillblad | 5 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Judith M. Doughty | 25 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Frank O. Logan | 51 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Alice B. Logan | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Francis J. Cosgrove | 57 | Head | Chauffeur | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Sarah G. Cosgrove | 45 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Francis J. Jr. Cosgrove | 18 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | R. Claire Cosgrove | 17 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Harrison E. Cosgrove | 16 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | William F. Cassidy THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | William F. Jr. Cassidy | 48 | Son | Milk Man | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Mary F. Cassidy | 46 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Hazel H. O. Cassidy | 39 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Ann Marie Crothers | 44 | Daughter | Cook | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Madeline C. Crothers | 16 | Grand Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Hazel Crothers | 14 | Grand Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | John M. Crothers | 9 | Grand Son | — | Connecticut |
| 23 | Mildred S. Beighton | 29 | Head | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Eric Beighton | 6 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 25 | John W. Ogden | 44 | Head | Die Cutter | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Mildred E. Ogden | 45 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Wilfred Ogden | 16 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Phyllis M. Ogden | 14 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Constance Ogden | 6 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Edward A. Barney | 50 | Head | Agent | Scotland |
| 31 | Mary F. Barney | 43 | Wife | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 32 | End Of Block 494 | None | — | — | — |
| 33 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 34 | Fred Bowen | 71 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Emily Bowen | 73 | Sister | Invoice Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Ross W. Berry | 49 | Head | Engineer | Maine |
| 37 | Lois E. Berry | 45 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Olney F. Varney | 86 | Head | — | Maine |
| 39 | Arthur J. Bryant | 54 | Head | Manager | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Marion E. Bryant | 53 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
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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)