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William Stewart — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Stewart across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1866), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 74
b. ~1866
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 9 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Lynn City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1866 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stewart | Head | — | 74 | ~1866 |
| Arthur Stewart | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Katherine Stewart | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 43
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1867 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | William B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Iron Worker |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 53
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1867 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 63
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1867 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Gum workman |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Essex-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 74
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1866 — 3 household members
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Highest Grade | 9 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Stewart across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Stewart
Head · 1940 · age 74 · b. ~1866 · 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-t0627-01695-00333)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ralph C. Clark | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | William A. Skelton | 46 | Head | Certified Public Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Mary F. Skelton | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | William F. Skelton | 19 | Son | Sales Engineer | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Robert J. Skelton | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | William H. Liney | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Flora J. Liney | 49 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Robert C. Liney | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Ida M. Liney | 46 | Sister | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Charles Jopp | 48 | Head | Tool Maker | Russia |
| 51 | Anna R. Jopp | 50 | Wife | Motor Winder | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Alma Jopp | 20 | Daughter | Lab Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Dorothy Jopp | 19 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Bridget Geyer | 75 | Mother-in-law | — | Ireland |
| 55 | Agnes Geyer | 48 | Sister-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Dorothy Geyer | 19 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Frederick J. Vickery | 71 | Head | Insurance Man | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Bessie P. Vickery | 62 | Sister | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Ella Kerswill | 62 | Servant | Servant | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Edward Barr | 38 | Head | Production Man | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Clara Barr | 29 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 62 | Robert Barr | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Kenneth Barr | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | William B. Stewart THIS PERSON | 74 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Katherine C. Stewart | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 66 | Arthur E. Stewart | 20 | Son | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 67 | John Milmore | 55 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Irish Free State |
| 68 | Daisy Milmore | 46 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 69 | John Jr. Milmore | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Vincent Milmore | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Mary Milmore | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Leo Milmore | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Sarah A. Barrett | 41 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Earl L. Barrett | 40 | Son | Attendant | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Alma R. Barrett | 39 | Daughter | Gardener | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Janet Stubbs | 34 | Head | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Allie A. Stubbs | 72 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Andrew Parker | 35 | Head | Mason | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Florence Parker | 30 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Barbara Parker | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
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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)