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George Bell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ray-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this George Bell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ray-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ray-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | U.S. Post Office |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Township / Ward | Lawson City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bell | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| William Bell | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Lena Bell | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ray, Missouri
Head, age 35
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ball |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | Rural R |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
Head, age 47
Ray, Missouri · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ball |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | R. Route |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Ray-County, Missouri
Head, age 57
Ray-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lawson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ray |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | U.S. Post Office |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links George Bell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Bell
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Missouri
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Ray-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02143-00978)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Scott L Gaylord | 80 | Head | Clerk | Arkansas |
| 42 | Frank A Henry | 65 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 43 | Jenny M Henry | 65 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 44 | Paul H Frazier | 30 | Son-in-law | Operator | Missouri |
| 45 | Mary G Frazier | 29 | Daughter | Beauty Parlor | Missouri |
| 46 | Elma M Nickelson | 52 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 47 | Mary B Nickelson | 79 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 48 | Granville T Crenshaw | 38 | Head | Mechanic | Missouri |
| 49 | Wanda E Crenshaw | 39 | Wife | Clerk In Grocery Store | Missouri |
| 50 | Bertha D Barry | 56 | Mother-in-law | — | Missouri |
| 51 | Adia Albright | 78 | Grandmother | — | Missouri |
| 52 | George R Greenlee | 60 | Head | Section Foreman | Missouri |
| 53 | Alice R Greenlee | 60 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 54 | Gladys M Greenlee | 18 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 55 | Lida Smith | 72 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Lona Campbell | 25 | Head | Teacher | Missouri |
| 57 | Hattie M Campbell | 27 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 58 | Mabell B Morrow | 55 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Mary E Ames | 83 | Aunt | — | Missouri |
| 60 | Lota Biddle | 38 | Lodger | Teacher | Oklahoma |
| 61 | Leane Liemkuhler | 30 | Lodger | Teacher | Missouri |
| 62 | William C George | 24 | Lodger | Teacher | Missouri |
| 63 | Marguerite Boyd | 51 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 64 | David W Boyd | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Margaret Mathers | 76 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 66 | George L Maddin | 83 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 67 | Ada S Maddin | 71 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 68 | Joseph C Allnut | 69 | Head | Farm Hand | Missouri |
| 69 | Della M Allnut | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Arnold H Allnut | 27 | Son | Scaled Corn | Missouri |
| 71 | Paul R Allnut | 25 | Son | Scaled Corn | Missouri |
| 72 | Victor L Allnut | 1 | Nephew | — | Missouri |
| 73 | William J Reynolds | 39 | Head | Section Laborer | Missouri |
| 74 | Cassie M Reynolds | 38 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 75 | William A Reynolds | 18 | Son | Carrier | Missouri |
| 76 | George W Bell THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Mail Carrier | Missouri |
| 77 | Lena Bell | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 78 | William J Bell | 28 | Son | Farm Hand | Missouri |
| 79 | Guy D Bush | 59 | Head | Dressing Shells | Illinois |
| 80 | Viola M Bush | 48 | Wife | — | Missouri |
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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)