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Frank Fisher — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Giles-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Frank Fisher across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Giles-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Giles-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | Frank H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pearisburg District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Giles |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Quarry work |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 454 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Pearisburg District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Fisher | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Louise Fisher | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Frank Fisher | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Frank Fisher | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Basil Fisher | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Raymond Fisher | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Vernon Fisher | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Kenneth Fisher | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Louis Fisher | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Gertrude Fisher | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Giles, Virginia
Head, age 30
Giles, Virginia · implied b. ~1890
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lime Kiln |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Giles, Virginia
Head, age 41
Giles, Virginia · implied b. ~1889 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | Frank H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Giles-County, Virginia
Head, age 51
Giles-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1889 — 10 household members
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | Frank H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pearisburg District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Giles |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Quarry work |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 454 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Fisher across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Fisher
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Giles-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Giles-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04264-00636)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George A Pruett|Pruitt | 17 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 2 | Paul W Pruett|Pruitt | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 3 | Robert F Pruett|Pruitt | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 4 | Thomas Pruett|Pruitt | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Odey E (X) Venton | 53 | Head | Postmaster | Virginia |
| 6 | Maude E Venton | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Graham W Morris | 50 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 8 | Ida E (X) Morris | 45 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Ida L Bales | 20 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Warren H Bales | 18 | Nephew | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Marie V Woods | 10 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 12 | Sam B Morris | 78 | Father | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Harry L Bleuins | 24 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 14 | Gladys M (X) Bleuins | 23 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Graham L Bleuins | 0 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 16 | Marshall W Peters | 28 | Head | Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 17 | Ruth N Peters | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 18 | Marshall W Jr Peters | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 19 | Loretta R Peters | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Betty J Peters | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 21 | Elmer Midkiff | 23 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 22 | Lillie (X) Midkiff | 24 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 23 | Harry N Midkiff | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Frank H Fisher THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 25 | Gertrude S (X) Fisher | 45 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Frank H Fisher | 22 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 27 | Kenneth P Fisher | 19 | Son | New Worker | Virginia |
| 28 | Louise E Fisher | 17 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 29 | Raymond L Fisher | 14 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 30 | Ruby L Fisher | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 31 | Louis W Fisher | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Vernon J Fisher | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 33 | Basil E Fisher | 3 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Basil P Fisher | 27 | Head | Mechanic | Virginia |
| 35 | Irene E (X) Fisher | 23 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Rayburn M Fisher | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Robert Q Lagon | 35 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 38 | Emma F (X) Lagon | 27 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Clara B Lagon | 9 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Dora Q Lagon | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
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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)