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William Driscoll — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Driscoll across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1922), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1922
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Driscoll |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Malden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Infantryman |
| Industry | U. S. Army |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Infantryman |
| Township / Ward | Malden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1922 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Harris | Other | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Francis Driscoll | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Robert Driscoll | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Catherine Driscoll | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Edna Driscoll | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Francis Harris | Other | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Leonard Driscoll | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| William Driscoll | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Patrick Harris | Other | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Francis Driscoll | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Son, age 8
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1922 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Driscoll |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 18
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1922 — 10 household members
| Surname | Driscoll |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Malden City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Occupation | Infantryman |
| Industry | U. S. Army |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Driscoll across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Driscoll
Son · 1940 · age 18 · b. ~1922 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Edna Driscoll
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Driscoll
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Francis Driscoll
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leonard Driscoll
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01608-00585)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James L. Mc Gonagle | 75 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Julia A. Mc Gonagle | 73 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 3 | Francis J. Driscoll | 45 | Head | City Labourer | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Catherine H. Driscoll | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | William A. Driscoll THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Infantryman | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Edna L. Driscoll | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Francis G. Driscoll | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Robert J. Driscoll | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Leonard H. Driscoll | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Patrick J. Harris | 68 | Uncle | — | Irish Free State |
| 11 | Francis J. Harris | 27 | Nephew | Automobile Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Margaret T. Harris | 61 | Aunt | — | Irish Free State |
| 13 | William J. Devine | 24 | Head | Garage Door Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Doris H. Devine | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Sheila Devine | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Norman L. La Bossiere | 46 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Mildred R. La Bossiere | 35 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John C. La Bossiere | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Donald J. La Bossiere | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Norman L. Jr. La Bossiere | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Gertrude F. Fitzgerald | 63 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | John D. Fitzgerald | 34 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Caroline S. Lawlor | 45 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | William E. Fitzgerald | 36 | Head | Chief Pharmacist | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Cecilia A. Fitzgerald | 33 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 26 | Gertrude M. Fitzgerald | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Carla G. Fitzgerald | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Ruth M. Fitzgerald | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Janice M. Fitzgerald | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Wilma L. Fitzgerald | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Catherine A. Smith | 55 | Head | Housekeeper | Irish Free State |
| 32 | Daniel J. Maffitt | 38 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | George L. Smith | 45 | Head | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Madeline E. Smith | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Andrew O'Brien | 60 | Head | Chauffeur | Irish Free State |
| 36 | Alice O'Brien | 59 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 37 | Marie E. O'Brien | 36 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Michael J. O'Brien | 34 | Son | Survey Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Rae A. Verner | 29 | Head | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 40 | James A. Verner | 4 | Son | — | 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)