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George Ferguson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hardeman-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this George Ferguson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hardeman-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Tennessee
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hardeman-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | George L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Civil District No. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hardeman |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farm Labor |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Civil District No 1 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Ferguson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Robert Ferguson | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| R Ferguson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Allie Ferguson | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| William Ferguson | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Joe Ferguson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Willie Ferguson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| George Ferguson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| J Ferguson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1930
Hardeman, Tennessee
Son, age 10
Hardeman, Tennessee · implied b. ~1920 — 7 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 | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Hardeman-County, Tennessee
Son, age 20
Hardeman-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1920 — 9 household members
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | George L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Civil District No. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hardeman |
| Occupation | Farm Labor |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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 20 · b. ~1920 · Tennessee
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Sibling
R Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joe Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Willie Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Louise Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
J Ferguson
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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 — Hardeman-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Hardeman-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03900-00839)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | William Howell | 66 | Lodger | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 42 | Nettie Howell | 59 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 43 | Preston Howell | 17 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 44 | Samuel Howell | 73 | Lodger | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 45 | Robert L. Ferguson | 43 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 46 | Allie L. Ferguson | 39 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 47 | George L. Ferguson THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 48 | J. O'Neill Ferguson | 18 | Son | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 49 | Louise E. Ferguson | 16 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 50 | R. Edward Ferguson | 13 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 51 | Joe F. Ferguson | 11 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 52 | Willie M. Ferguson | 9 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 53 | William E. Ferguson | 6 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 54 | James J. Harris | 33 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 55 | Pearl A. Harris | 34 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 56 | James L. Harris | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 57 | Frances A. Harris | 3 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 58 | Luther M. Wray | 53 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 59 | Bessie P. Wray | 46 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 60 | John L. Rogers | 68 | Father in law | — | Mississippi |
| 61 | James L. Howell | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 62 | R. C. Howell | 22 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 63 | Lewis D. Crisp | 66 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 64 | Lacie Crisp | 63 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 65 | Robert Crisp | 22 | Son | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 66 | Louisa Crisp | 63 | Head | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 67 | Allie Crisp | 40 | Daughter | Farm Labor | Tennessee |
| 68 | May B. Macon | 14 | Niece | Farm Labor | Kentucky |
| 69 | Helen O. Macon | 11 | Niece | — | Tennessee |
| 70 | L. B. Macon | 8 | Nephew | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | Clint Macon | 6 | Nephew | — | Tennessee |
| 72 | Robert D. Macon | 5 | Nephew | — | Tennessee |
| 73 | Lommie D. Crisp | 30 | Head | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 74 | Elmer Crisp | 29 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 75 | Carine Crisp | 11 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 76 | Carnaline Crisp | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 77 | James Crisp | 8 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 78 | Dortha B. Crisp | 5 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 79 | Lommie D. Jr. Crisp | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 80 | Austin Crisp | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
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)