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William Mcpherson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Mcpherson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1901), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | McPherson |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beverly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Municipal fire department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Beverly City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mcpherson | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| William Mcpherson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Robert Mcpherson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| William Mcpherson | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Donald Mcpherson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| James Mcpherson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 29
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1901 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | McPherson |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City Employ |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30.00 |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 39
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
| Surname | McPherson |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beverly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Municipal fire department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links William Mcpherson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Mcpherson
Head · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · 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-t0627-01577-00835)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | David Heim | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Laura Hart | 73 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 43 | Joseph F. Carnes | 58 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Mary E. Carnes | 59 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 45 | Barbara L. Carnes | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Joseph Desmond | 41 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Laura Desmond | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | George L. Macdonald | 52 | Head | Electrician | Canada-English |
| 49 | Elizabeth B. Macdonald | 47 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 50 | Barnet Sigel | 53 | Head | Proprietor | Russia |
| 51 | Ida Sigel | 51 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 52 | Celia Sigel | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Donald Sigel | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Lillian Sigel | 18 | Daughter | Registered Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 55 | William M. Mcpherson THIS PERSON | 39 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Mary E. Mcpherson | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | William M. Jr. Mcpherson | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Robert J. Mcpherson | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Donald F. Mcpherson | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | James R. Mcpherson | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | William H. Brown | 57 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Mary B. Brown | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Warrington Fred Weir | 56 | Head | Tool Machinist | Canada-English |
| 64 | Mary A. Weir | 64 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William J. Williams | 49 | Brother-in-law | Lathe Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Alice B. Williams | 76 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Elsie B. Williams | 33 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Lucy H. Durkee | 63 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Septizona Hathaway | 87 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Miles Ramsdell | 42 | Head | Repair Man | Massachusetts |
| 71 | E. Irene Ramsdell | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | June P. Ramsdell | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Andrew A. Philpott | 71 | Head | Stationary Engineer | New Hampshire |
| 74 | Grace S. Philpott | 68 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Charles E. Cole | 77 | Head | Carpenter | Maine |
| 76 | Alice F. Cole | 68 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Minnie M. Herring | 72 | Lodger | — | Maine |
| 78 | Keith W. Nutter | 43 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Ella P. Nutter | 38 | Wife | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Rosy B. Nutter | 69 | Mother | Cook | Canada-English |
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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)