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David Evans — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this David Evans across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents J & J — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Owner |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 420 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Township / Ward | Birmingham |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettie Evans | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Gloria Evans | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Elinor Evans | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Julia Evans | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| J Evans | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| David Evans | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Albert Evans | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Homer Evans | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Louis Evans | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Raymond Evans | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Zana Evans | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 2
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 12
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1918 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Son, age 21
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1919 — 11 household members
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Owner |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 420 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links David Evans across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father J Evans (~0.92 confidence) and father J Evans (~0.92 confidence) and father John Evans (~0.92 confidence) and mother Zana Evans (~0.92 confidence) and mother Zana Evans (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
J Evans
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
J Evans
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Evans
b. ~1890
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Zana Evans
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Zana Evans
b. ~1901
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
David Evans
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Alabama
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Sibling
Raymond Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Louis Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Homer Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Julia Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bettie Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gloria Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elinor Evans
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00091-00175)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattie Allen | 56 | Mother | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Gertrude Allen | 19 | Sister | Maid | Alabama |
| 3 | Robert Allen | 13 | Brother | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Rowena Calhoun | 18 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 5 | Prince Calhoun | 24 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Alabama |
| 6 | Lois Calhoun | 1 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 7 | W. B. Smith | 61 | Head | Manager | Georgia |
| 8 | Mary Smith | 60 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 9 | J. W. Evans | 53 | Head | Pumper | Alabama |
| 10 | Zana Evans | 39 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 11 | Albert Evans | 24 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 12 | Louis Evans | 23 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 13 | David Evans THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 14 | Elinor Evans | 18 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 15 | Homer Evans | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 16 | Raymond Evans | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 17 | Julia Evans | 9 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 18 | Gloria Evans | 6 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 19 | Bettie Lou Evans | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 20 | V. Rosato | 45 | Head | Proprietor | Italy |
| 21 | Ann Rosato | 45 | Wife | Helper | Italy |
| 22 | Veta Rosato | 23 | Daughter | Helper | Alabama |
| 23 | Theresa Rosato | 21 | Daughter | Helper | Alabama |
| 24 | Anthony Rosato | 20 | Son | Helper | Alabama |
| 25 | Frances Rosato | 18 | Daughter | Helper | Alabama |
| 26 | Emanuel Rosato | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 27 | Leon Rosato | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 28 | C. L. Carlson | 31 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 29 | R. J. Heard | 41 | Nephew | Laborer | Alabama |
| 30 | R. J. Jr. Heard | 14 | Nephew | — | Alabama |
| 31 | Eula Williams | 38 | Roomer | Maid | Alabama |
| 32 | Mack Holyfield | 30 | Head | Waiter | Alabama |
| 33 | Rosa B. Holyfield | 25 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 34 | Andrew Washington | 34 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 35 | Agnes Washington | 17 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 36 | Randall Washington | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 37 | Charles Washington | 19 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 38 | Mildred Washington | 14 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Henry Webb | 43 | Head | Pipe Maker | Alabama |
| 40 | Carrie Belle Webb | 40 | Wife | — | Georgia |
Pedigree Summary
David + 8 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)