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William Dyer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Dyer across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Dyer |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Edge Trimmer |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 18360 |
| Highest Grade | H-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Edge Trimmer |
| Township / Ward | Haverhill City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dyer | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Medford Dyer | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Helen Dyer | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Constance Dyer | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Edward Dyer | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| William Dyer | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Virginia Dyer | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
Census Appearances
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Other, age 35
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 3 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dyer |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1908 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Shoe-Factory |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 45
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 7 household members
| Surname | Dyer |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Haverhill city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Edge Trimmer |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 18360 |
| Highest Grade | H-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William Dyer across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Dyer
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · 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-t0627-01580-00099)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Efilda M. O'Leary | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Jane O'Leary | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | John B. Leonard | 58 | Head | Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Alice C. Leonard | 57 | Wife | Dentist | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Rogers A. Leonard | 52 | Brother | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | George H. Muriel | 67 | Head | Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Alice K. Muriel | 76 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Frances P. Muriel | 74 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Ruth A. Blairdell | 33 | Lodger | Supervisor | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Fannie Hapgood | 58 | Lodger | Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 51 | Charles E. Kendall | 78 | Head | Owner | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Mary A. Kendall | 75 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Charles J. Spaulding | 17 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Nettie M. Pitcher | 81 | Head | — | Vermont |
| 55 | Estelle M. Fisher | 47 | Maid | Maid | New Hampshire |
| 56 | Louise F. Woodchild | 57 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 57 | Stuart K. Staid | 32 | Head | Assistant Manager | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Helen S. Staid | 33 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 59 | M. Leo Feldman | 38 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Marian Feldman | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Eugene Feldman | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Harry R. Reynolds | 52 | Head | Optometrist | New York |
| 63 | Sally S. Reynolds | 56 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Betty B. Woodworth | 56 | Sister-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Edith M. Senter | 65 | Head | Housekeeper | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Mary J. Daley | 69 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Charles B. Edwards | 57 | Head | Treasurer | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Philene W. Watson | 78 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | George N. Mott | 58 | Head | Minister | Canada |
| 70 | Viola J. Mott | 51 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 71 | Genevieve E. Mott | 19 | Daughter | — | Canada |
| 72 | Clara P. Hounking | 80 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Lillian J. Poor | 60 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | New Hampshire |
| 74 | William J. Dyer THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Edge Trimmer | England |
| 75 | Helen F. Dyer | 26 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Medford G. Dyer | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Edward J. Dyer | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Constance M. Dyer | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Virginia R. Dyer | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Richard H. Dyer | 2 | 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)