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David James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Catawba-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this David James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Catawba-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Catawba-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Some place |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Some place |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Cafe |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 120 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Some place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Township / Ward | Maiden Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie James | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Mildred James | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| J James | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Foncina James | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| George James | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Juanita James | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mary James | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Eunice James | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Martha James | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| David James | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Martha Icard | Other | — | 80 | ~1860 |
| Charles James | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Catawba, North …
Son, age 7
Catawba, North Carolina · implied b. ~1923 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Catawba-County, North …
Son, age 17
Catawba-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1923 — 12 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Some place |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Some place |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Cafe |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 120 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Some place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
David James
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Willie James
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary James
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred James
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Juanita James
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Martha James
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
J James
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles James
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Foncina James
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
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 — Catawba-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Catawba-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02887-00188)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Angie Gentry | 59 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 42 | Angie Mae Gentry | 15 | Daughter | New Worker | North Carolina |
| 43 | Viva Gentry | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 44 | Ellie Icard | 21 | Daughter | Maid | North Carolina |
| 45 | Duff Marshall | 67 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 46 | Ella Marshall | 66 | Wife | Helper | North Carolina |
| 47 | Mayo Marshall | 27 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 48 | Irene Marshall | 26 | Daughter-in-law | Maid | North Carolina |
| 49 | J. L. Marshall | 5 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Laura Chisletmon | 52 | Head | Asst. Laundry | North Carolina |
| 51 | Ray Ramseur | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Ellen Graham | 50 | Head | Asst. Laundry | North Carolina |
| 53 | Lester Graham | 25 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 54 | James Graham | 23 | Son | Truck Driver | North Carolina |
| 55 | Elsie Graham | 22 | Daughter-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | Melvin Graham | 11 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 57 | Bud England | 34 | Head | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 58 | Annie England | 27 | Wife | Maid | North Carolina |
| 59 | Junius England | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | George Franklin England | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 61 | Wilbur Graham | 36 | Head | Janitor | North Carolina |
| 62 | Anna Graham | 37 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 63 | Nova Graham | 35 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 64 | Nelson Graham | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 65 | George James | 39 | Head | Brick Mason | North Carolina |
| 66 | Eunice James | 39 | Wife | Laundress | North Carolina |
| 67 | Juanita James | 19 | Daughter | Part Time Maid | North Carolina |
| 68 | David James THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | Cook | North Carolina |
| 69 | J. D. James | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 70 | Foncina James | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 71 | Mildred James | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | Mary Helen James | 9 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Martha Jo James | 7 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 74 | Charles Ray James | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 75 | Willie Franklin James | 3 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 76 | Martha Icard | 80 | Mother | — | North Carolina |
| 77 | Hampton Davis | 42 | Head | Farmer | North Carolina |
| 78 | Carrie Davis | 38 | Wife | Farm Helper | North Carolina |
| 79 | Clyde England | 46 | Head | Section Hand | North Carolina |
| 80 | Ida England | 38 | Wife | Laundress | North Carolina |
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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)