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William Cohen — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Cohen across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Russia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Tobacco |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Cohen | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Nathan Cohen | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Freida Cohen | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Mary Cohen | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1900
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 17
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1883 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1883 |
| Year of Immigration | 1897 |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1910
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 22
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1888 — 10 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Sewer |
| Industry | Factory |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 31
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1889 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Year of Immigration | 1895 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Industry | Own store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Russian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Year of Naturalization | 1914 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 44
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1886 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1895 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Grocery Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Yiddish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 49
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
| Surname | Cohen |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale Tobacco |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
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William Cohen
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · 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-t0627-01661-00678)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | George E. Morgan | 36 | Head | Acetylene Burner | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Theresa Morgan | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Gladys Morgan | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | George Morgan | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | William H. Griffiths | 67 | Head | Agent | England |
| 46 | Lylie Griffiths | 67 | Wife | Waitress | England |
| 47 | Angelo Russo | 45 | Head | Longshoreman | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Marie Russo | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | Oscar Gobert | 71 | Head | Machinist | Canada |
| 50 | Elizabeth Gobert | 60 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 51 | Atty J. Gobert | 46 | Son | Chauffeur | Canada |
| 52 | William Cohen THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Salesman | Russia |
| 53 | Mary Cohen | 49 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 54 | Nathan Cohen | 27 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Freida Cohen | 24 | Daughter | Shipping Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Michael D. Shea | 65 | Head | White Washer | Eire |
| 57 | Elizabeth Shea | 61 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 58 | Julia Shea | 25 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Julia Shea | 17 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Matthew Moriarty | 40 | Brother-in-law | Night Watchman | Eire |
| 61 | Helen Kirbey | 50 | Head | Waitress | Canada (English) |
| 62 | Frederick Kirbey | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Michael Shea | 30 | Lodger | Bus Boy | Eire |
| 64 | Patrick Healy | 31 | Lodger | Bus Boy | Eire |
| 65 | Agnes M. Powell | 66 | Head | — | Canada (English) |
| 66 | Arthur L. Powell | 26 | Son | Salad Man | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Catherine F. Regan | 58 | Head | Social Worker | Canada (English) |
| 68 | Albert F. Baker | 28 | Head | Salesman | Canada (English) |
| 69 | Ernest Bruner | 38 | Head | Mattress Tufter | Canada (French) |
| 70 | Diana Bruner | 40 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 71 | Ernest V. Bruner | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Albert Richard | 33 | Brother-in-law | Cleaning Man | New Hampshire |
| 73 | Walter H. Stebbins | 61 | Head | Telegrapher | Arizona |
| 74 | Josephine E. Stebbins | 57 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Michael Doulas | 44 | Head | Waiter | Greece |
| 76 | Anna Doulas | 51 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 77 | Mary Doulas | 25 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Frances Doulas | 22 | Daughter | Route Girl | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Helen Doulas | 21 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Louis J. De Sisto | 75 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
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)