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George Ferguson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kershaw-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this George Ferguson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kershaw-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kershaw-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | De Kalb |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kershaw |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Township / Ward | De Kalb |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Ferguson | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Maccie Ferguson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Rosie Ferguson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Davis Ferguson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Mack Ferguson | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Thomas Ferguson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| George Ferguson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Alice Ferguson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Rose Ferguson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Helen Ferguson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
Census Appearances
1930
Kershaw, South …
Son, age 2
Kershaw, South Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Kershaw-County, South …
Son, age 12
Kershaw-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1928 — 10 household members
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | De Kalb |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kershaw |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south 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 George Ferguson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Ferguson
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Davis Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Maccie Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rosie Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rose Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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 — Kershaw-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Kershaw-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03819-00406)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sarah Braddin | 31 | Head | Labour | South Carolina |
| 42 | Lilly Mae Braddin | 13 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 43 | James Braddin | 12 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 44 | Ezekle Braddin | 10 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 45 | Mary Braddin | 7 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 46 | Charlie Jackson | 74 | friend | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 47 | Mack Ferguson | 42 | Head | Labourer | South Carolina |
| 48 | Maggie Ferguson | 34 | wife | — | South Carolina |
| 49 | Thomas Ferguson | 18 | son | Dishwasher | South Carolina |
| 50 | Rosie Ferguson | 16 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 51 | Alice Ferguson | 14 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | George Ferguson THIS PERSON | 12 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Davis Ferguson | 11 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 54 | Rose Ferguson | 9 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Helen Ferguson | 7 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 56 | Maccie Ferguson | 5 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Charlie Jones | 41 | Head | Fireman | South Carolina |
| 58 | Eliza B Jones | 35 | wife | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Lissie Marion | 4 | grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Elizabeth Jackson | 43 | Head | Laundry | South Carolina |
| 61 | Mansan Jackson | 26 | son | Cook | South Carolina |
| 62 | Mary Jackson | 3 | grand daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | Pauline Jackson | 2 | grand daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 64 | David Jackson | 1 | grand son | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Allie Adamson | 17 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 66 | Willie Stokes | 29 | Head | Clerk | South Carolina |
| 67 | Gertie Stokes | 28 | wife | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Walter Jr. Stokes | 3 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Ella Balkin | 39 | Head | Laundry | South Carolina |
| 70 | Alfred Balkin | 4 | grand son | — | South Carolina |
| 71 | Frank Hilyard | 46 | Head | Labour | South Carolina |
| 72 | Ellen Hilyard | 33 | wife | Cook | South Carolina |
| 73 | John Hilyard | 17 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Millie Hilyard | 15 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 75 | Jimmie Hilyard | 12 | son | — | South Carolina |
| 76 | Frances Hilyard | 10 | daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | William Wayman | 34 | Head | Labour | Virginia |
| 78 | Clean Wayman | 34 | wife | Cook | South Carolina |
| 79 | Gabriel Fullman | 59 | Head | Preacher | South Carolina |
| 80 | Ellend Fullman | 57 | wife | — | South 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)