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William Hull — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Hull across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Hull |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Private home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 65 |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 Hull | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| William Hull | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mary Hull | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Mary Hull | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 35
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1895 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hull |
| Given Name | William S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 42
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1898 — 4 household members
| Surname | Hull |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Private home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 65 |
| Income (1939) | 740 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links William Hull across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hull
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · 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-t0627-01682-00492)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Portello | 14 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Winifred Portello | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Richard Pennacchio | 38 | Head | Valet | England |
| 4 | Ann Pennacchio | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Margaret Pennacchio | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Richard Pennacchio | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | James Pennacchio | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Gerardo Cedrone | 51 | Head | Gardener | Italy |
| 9 | Angela Cedrone | 45 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 10 | Mary Cedrone | 25 | Daughter | Clerk | Italy |
| 11 | John Cedrone | 22 | Son | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Daniel Cedrone | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Josephine Cedrone | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Domenick Apruzzese | 12 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Carmen Pallucci | 35 | Brother-in-law | Landscape Gardener | Italy |
| 16 | Joseph Maguire | 46 | Head | Policeman | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Grace Maguire | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Joseph Maguire | 21 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Grace Maguire | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 21 | Thomas Regan | 42 | Head | Police Officer | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Anna Regan | 32 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 23 | Mary Regan | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Thomas Regan | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | William O'Donnell | 74 | Head | Machinist Helper | Ireland |
| 26 | Julia O'Donnell | 76 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 27 | Francis Foley | 41 | Son-in-law | Sheet Metal | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Annie Foley | 42 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Elizabeth Foley | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Elizabeth O'Donnell | 33 | Daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 31 | William O'Donnell | 39 | Son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Thomas Calnan | 44 | Head | Policeman | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Marion Calnan | 43 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Thomas Calnan | 20 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Marion Calnan | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Barbara Calnan | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | William Hull THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Janitor | Vermont |
| 38 | Mary Hull | 42 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 39 | Mary Hull | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 40 | William Hull | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
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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)