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Frank Bell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Frank Bell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | Frank A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Buyer |
| Industry | Cotton Merchant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 6045 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Buyer |
| Township / Ward | Dallas City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Raybone | Other | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Elizabeth Bell | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Barbara Bell | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Alice Bell | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Alice Adams | Other | — | 80 | ~1860 |
| Frank Bell | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Frank Bell | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dallas, Texas
Head, age 32
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | Frank A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Exporter |
| Industry | Cotton |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Dallas, Texas
Head, age 43
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1887 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | Frank A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Cotton Buyer |
| Industry | Cotton |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 50000 |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Head, age 52
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1888 — 7 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | Frank A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Buyer |
| Industry | Cotton Merchant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 6045 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Bell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Bell
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04172-00756)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lillian F. Wylie | 13 | Granddaughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 42 | Sam R. Grave | 23 | Grandson | Florist | Texas |
| 43 | Dorothy Bell Grave | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Texas |
| 44 | James R. Jr. Grave | 0 | Gr. Grandson | — | Texas |
| 45 | Harlan H. Brennyman | 46 | Head | Cotton Broker | Texas |
| 46 | Opal Rae Brennyman | 35 | Wife | Typing | Texas |
| 47 | Clarence E. Hannan | 63 | Head | — | Nebraska |
| 48 | Eleanor C. Hannan | 63 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 49 | Beulah Carpenter | 55 | Sister | — | Nebraska |
| 50 | Chas. R. Mcintyre | 60 | Head | Upholsterer | Illinois |
| 51 | Verna Mcintyre | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Chas. R. Jr. Mcintyre | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 53 | Mrs. W. F. Butler | 73 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Portia Butler | 46 | Daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 55 | Elmer Richey | 55 | Brother | Painter | Kentucky |
| 56 | Ethel Francis | 30 | Lodger | Clerk | Texas |
| 57 | James W. Reece | 71 | Head | — | St. Antonio |
| 58 | Sarah S. Reece | 65 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 59 | Louise B. Reece | 37 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Texas |
| 60 | John William Reece | 28 | Son | Clerk | Texas |
| 61 | Mary Helen Reece | 25 | Daughter | Clerical | Texas |
| 62 | Kenneth Caldwell | 27 | Son-in-law | Carpenter | Georgia |
| 63 | Elizabeth Ann Caldwell | 24 | Daughter | Clerical | Texas |
| 64 | Robert Decker | 35 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 65 | Frank A. Bell THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Buyer | England |
| 66 | Alice H. Bell | 50 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 67 | Elizabeth Bell | 25 | Daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 68 | Barbara Bell | 22 | Daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 69 | Frank Jr. Bell | 13 | Son | — | Texas |
| 70 | Alice Adams | 80 | Mother-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 71 | Alice Raybone | 32 | Lodger | Production Mgr. | Texas |
| 72 | J. Ralph Ellis | 42 | Head | Yardmaster | Texas |
| 73 | Elizabeth G. Ellis | 36 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 74 | Elizabeth J. Ellis | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 75 | J. Ralph Jr. Ellis | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 76 | Chas. H. Gardner | 62 | Head | Part Owner | Iowa |
| 77 | Nellie M. Gardner | 52 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 78 | Mrs. K. Elliott | 75 | Head | Typist | Iowa |
| 79 | Henry Snyder | 50 | Son | Installation | Iowa |
| 80 | Mary Welch | 45 | Head | — | Texas |
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)