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Charles Wright — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Roanoke-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Charles Wright across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Roanoke-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: West Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Roanoke-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1428 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Salem Magisterial District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Wright | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Elsie Wright | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Mary Wright | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Elinor Wright | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Charles Wright | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Charles Wright | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Woodrow Wright | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Maude Wright | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 27
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1893
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1930
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 37
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1893 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Roanoke-County, Virginia
Head, age 48
Roanoke-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1892 — 8 household members
| Surname | Wright |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1428 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Wright across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Wright
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04289-00339)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Luly M. Matthews | 44 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 42 | Melvin E. Matthews | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 43 | John W. Yount | 15 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Clara M. Flealine | 4 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 45 | J. Frank James | 54 | Head | Driver School Bus | Virginia |
| 46 | Lena M. James | 50 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 47 | Frances E. James | 26 | Daughter | Practical Nurse | Virginia |
| 48 | Garland R. James | 19 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 49 | Bernard D. James | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 50 | Virginia S. Myers | 64 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 51 | Charlie Myers | 37 | Son | Plumber'S Helper | Virginia |
| 52 | Levi C. Myers | 30 | Son | Farmer | Virginia |
| 53 | Vinnie B. Myers | 29 | Daughter in law | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Edward L. Myers | 1 | Son in law | — | Virginia |
| 55 | L. Bernard Myers | 2 | Grand son | — | Virginia |
| 56 | James G. Pratt | 54 | Head | Farm Manager | Virginia |
| 57 | Nina B. Pratt | 53 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 58 | Kenneth W. Gibson | 29 | Head | Spinning Dept | Virginia |
| 59 | Reva A. Gibson | 27 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 60 | Elizabeth J. Gibson | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 61 | Joseph S. James | 48 | Head | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 62 | Mattie E. James | 39 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 63 | James H. (Jr.) Miller | 44 | Head | Plaster | Virginia |
| 64 | Elsie M. Miller | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 65 | Elman W. Miller | 22 | Son | Draftsman | Virginia |
| 66 | Dorothy E. Miller | 21 | Daughter in law | 9 | Virginia |
| 67 | Robert W. Miller | 2 | Grand son | — | Virginia |
| 68 | Dallas R. Keith | 36 | Head | Moulderman | Virginia |
| 69 | Josephine U. Keith | 18 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 70 | Walter G. Hall | 56 | Head | Road Repair Man | Virginia |
| 71 | Fay N. Hall | 52 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Charles A. Wright THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Machinist | West Virginia |
| 73 | Maude E. Wright | 49 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 74 | Charles A. Jr. Wright | 23 | Son | Assistant Clerk | Virginia |
| 75 | Phyllis M. Wright | 21 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Elinor L. Wright | 18 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Elsie M. Wright | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 78 | Mary M. Wright | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 79 | Woodrow T. Wright | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Robert R. Hannah | 44 | Head | Spinning Room | Virginia |
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)