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William Haines — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Haines across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Middlesex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Haines |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville (City) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 2190 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Somerville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Haines | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| William Haines | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| David Haines | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1930
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Head, age 41
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Household
| Surname | Haines |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 46.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 53
Middlesex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
| Surname | Haines |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Somerville (City) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Middlesex |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 2190 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William Haines across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Haines
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Massachusetts
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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-t0627-01705-00457)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew F. Veronie | 57 | Head | Rigger | Connecticut |
| 2 | Marie T. Veronie | 57 | Wife | Maid | Eire |
| 3 | Rachael White | 72 | Head | — | Newfoundland |
| 4 | Richard White | 34 | Son | Roofer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Alice White | 33 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Robert White | 13 | Grand-son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Lawrence Considine | 33 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Dorothy M. Considine | 23 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Lawrence P. Considine | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | John J. Considine | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Anne E. Connor | 54 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Mary M. Connor | 29 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Anne E. Connor | 22 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Virginia B. Mullen | 56 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | William J. Haines THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Fireman | England |
| 16 | Helen L. Haines | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | David E. Haines | 20 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | James J. Crowley | 59 | Head | Railroad Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Michael D. O'Connor | 39 | Head | Carpet Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Helen M. O'Connor | 36 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Helen M. O'Connor | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Richard A. O'Connor | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Barbara J. O'Connor | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Theodore C. Mason | 78 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Winifred Paine | 60 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Hans P. Hanson | 63 | Head | Machinist | Sweden |
| 27 | Anna H. Hanson | 63 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 28 | Addie P. Fogg | 74 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 29 | John W. Redstrom | 64 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Sweden |
| 30 | Hilma K. Redstrom | 60 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 31 | Fern K. Redstrom | 29 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 32 | George F. Fortin | 55 | Head | Telephone Repairman | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Violet K. Fortin | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Clara B. Fortin | 71 | Mother | — | New Hampshire |
| 35 | Herbert D. Clark | 57 | Head | Photo Engraver | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Clara Clark | 58 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 37 | Donald Macphee | 58 | Head | Bus Operator | Canada English |
| 38 | Sarah Macphee | 52 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 39 | Edward V. O'Connell | 32 | Head | Meat Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Mary O'Connell | 28 | Wife | — | 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)