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William Sullivan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this William Sullivan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Dyeing |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery Supplies |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 728 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Dyeing |
| Township / Ward | Providence City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aileen Sullivan | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| William Sullivan | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Joseph Sullivan | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Edward Sullivan | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Julia Sullivan | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 41
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1879 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Webbing Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 53
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1877 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Motorman |
| Industry | Street Railway |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 23 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 63
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1877 — 5 household members
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Dyeing |
| Industry | Wholesale Grocery Supplies |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 728 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links William Sullivan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Sullivan
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03774-00420)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marguerite Peggy | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Rhode Island |
| 42 | Alice Peggy | 14 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Joseph A. Sydney | 42 | Head | Owner & Operator | Rhode Island |
| 44 | Ida Sydney | 37 | Wife | Part Owner | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Allan Sydney | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 46 | Stanley Sydney | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 47 | Irving Sydney | 6 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 48 | Albert Sydney | 2 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 49 | Mildred Scott | 34 | Maid | Maid | Vermont |
| 50 | Bertram Drabble | 59 | Head | Insurance Broker | Connecticut |
| 51 | Agnes B. Drabble | 57 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 52 | Alma N. Drabble | 29 | Daughter | Secretary | Rhode Island |
| 53 | Janet M. Drabble | 23 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 54 | Frederick H. Franklin | 47 | Head | Accountant | Rhode Island |
| 55 | Ethel Adams Franklin | 45 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Rhoda M. Franklin | 16 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 57 | J. Fred Bacon | 65 | Head | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Alice Bacon | 62 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | William H. Sullivan THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Dyeing | Rhode Island |
| 60 | Julia Sullivan | 60 | Wife | Bartender | Eire |
| 61 | Joseph H. Sullivan | 28 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 62 | Aileen A. Sullivan | 25 | Daughter | Mail Carrier | Rhode Island |
| 63 | Edward F. Sullivan | 23 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 64 | Francis A. Jr. Gallagher | 56 | Head | Counter Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 65 | Josephine M. Gallagher | 53 | Wife | Asst. Sales Manager | Rhode Island |
| 66 | Francis A. Iii Gallagher | 29 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 67 | Richard A. Gallagher | 25 | Son | Auditor | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Walter B. Leonard | 72 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 69 | Mamie L. Leonard | 71 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 70 | Edward J. Sweeney | 49 | Son-in-law | — | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Madeline L. Sweeney | 44 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 72 | Leonard Sweeney | 21 | Grandson | — | Rhode Island |
| 73 | Patrick Derrick | 65 | Head | — | Eire |
| 74 | Catherine Derrick | 60 | Wife | Court Reporter | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Daniel Turbitt | 45 | Head | School Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 76 | Sarah G. Marren | 45 | Head | School Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 77 | Louise S. Marren | 43 | Wife | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 78 | Jeanne Marren | 15 | Daughter | Secretary | Rhode Island |
| 79 | Eleanor M. Schuler | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | France |
| 80 | — | None | — | — | — |
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)