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Edward James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Edward James across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Delaware-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Delaware-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Eddystone Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Industry | Electric Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Township / Ward | Eddystone Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Helen James | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Rebecca James | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Ethel James | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Delaware, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Delaware, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Forge Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1892 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Delaware, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Delaware, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | tool maker |
| Industry | engine plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6100 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Delaware-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Edward M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Eddystone Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Delaware |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Industry | Electric Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links Edward James across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward James
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Delaware-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03491-00193)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Joseph | 23 | Son | Helper | Penna |
| 2 | Helen Joseph | 19 | Daughter | Book Repair | Penna |
| 3 | Mary A. Sweeney | 62 | Head | Tax Collector | Penna |
| 4 | Mary B. Sweeney | 34 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 5 | Cecilia Sweeney | 32 | Daughter | Clerk | Penna |
| 6 | John F. Sweeney | 29 | Son | Clerk | Penna |
| 7 | William S. Sweeney | 25 | Son | Clerk | Penna |
| 8 | Joseph A. Sweeney | 23 | Son | Clerk | Penna |
| 9 | Jetta Gallagher | 58 | Sister | — | Penna |
| 10 | John Curry | 24 | Lodger | Apprentice Machinist | Penna |
| 11 | Edward M. James THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Tool Maker | Scotland |
| 12 | Rebecca James | 51 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 13 | Ethel James | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | Penna |
| 14 | Helen James | 25 | Daughter | Clerk | Penna |
| 15 | John H. Abrams | 31 | Head | Fill Base Mkr | Penna |
| 16 | Eleanor L. Abrams | 31 | Wife | Decorator | Penna |
| 17 | Mary C. Abrams | 5 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 18 | Ernest Hunter | 55 | Head | Burner | Maryland |
| 19 | Clara L. Hunter | 55 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 20 | Edward T. Hunter | 16 | Son | — | Penna |
| 21 | Irvin W. Hunter | 29 | Son | Felt Base Worker | Penna |
| 22 | Anna M. Hunter | 13 | Daughter-in-law | Twister | Penna |
| 23 | Lora Cannon | 60 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 24 | Leila Cannon | 51 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 25 | Jack Cannon | 20 | Son | Apprentice Carpenter | Penna |
| 26 | Iva Cannon | 18 | Daughter | Clerk | Penna |
| 27 | Florence Cannon | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 28 | William Cannon | 15 | Son | — | Penna |
| 29 | Ralph Cannon | 13 | Son | — | Penna |
| 30 | George Kerr | 48 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Penna |
| 31 | Arthur Robinson | 55 | Head | Templer | Penna |
| 32 | Harry Robinson | 29 | Son | Clerk | Penna |
| 33 | Robert Robinson | 19 | Son | Helper | Penna |
| 34 | Arthur Robinson | 16 | Son | — | Penna |
| 35 | John L. Hood | 35 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Penna |
| 36 | Anna R. Hood | 33 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 37 | John H. Hood | 6 | Grandson | — | Penna |
| 38 | Frank Kerr | 55 | Head | Contractor | Penna |
| 39 | Sadie Kerr | 55 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 40 | Chas D. Hill | 63 | Head | Forger | Penna |
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)