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George Newman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this George Newman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1929), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1929
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Newman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Elect Preet 19 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1929 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Newman | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Agnes Newman | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Marie Newman | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| James Newman | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| George Newman | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| George Newman | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Charles Newman | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Gradie Newman | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 1
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1929 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Newman |
| Given Name | George Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Son, age 11
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1929 — 8 household members
| Surname | Newman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jefferson |
| Highest Grade | 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Alabama |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Newman across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
George Newman
Son · 1940 · age 11 · b. ~1929 · Alabama
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Sibling
Shirley Newman
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marie Newman
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Agnes Newman
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Newman
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Newman
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
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 — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00044-00520)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Zelma Blackston | 16 | daughter | Helper Teacher | Alabama |
| 42 | Datha Mae Blackston | 11 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Delores Blackston | 5 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Pete Laney Blackston | 3 | son | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Paul O. Short | 44 | Head | Safety Man | Alabama |
| 46 | Nora Short | 33 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 47 | B. James Short | 13 | son | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Golda Manuel | 58 | Head | Principal Teacher | Alabama |
| 49 | Lilla Manuel | 51 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Herman Manuel | 17 | son | — | Alabama |
| 51 | Furman Manuel | 17 | son | — | Alabama |
| 52 | Horace Vandiver | 30 | son in law | Radio Operator | Alabama |
| 53 | Virginia Vandiver | 19 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Charlie Brasfield | 38 | Head | Owner | Alabama |
| 55 | Alice Brasfield | 34 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Douglas Brasfield | 10 | son | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Charline Brasfield | 8 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 58 | Beverly Brasfield | 1 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Otto Blair | 26 | Head | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 60 | Ruth Blair | 19 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Levon Blair | 1 | son | — | Alabama |
| 62 | George Newman | 48 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 63 | Gradie Newman | 38 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Agnes Newman | 15 | daughter | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 65 | James Newman | 15 | son | — | Illinois |
| 66 | George Newman THIS PERSON | 11 | son | — | Alabama |
| 67 | Marie Newman | 10 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 68 | Charles Newman | 8 | son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Shirley Newman | 1 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 70 | Walter Franks | 47 | Head | Proprietor Barber | Alabama |
| 71 | Sarah Franks | 35 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Margaret Franks | 15 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 73 | Elizabeth Franks | 13 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 74 | June Franks | 10 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 75 | Barbara Franks | 2 | daughter | — | Alabama |
| 76 | Bert J. Skelton | 51 | Head | Manager Of Route | Alabama |
| 77 | Lela Skelton | 41 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 78 | Ray Skelton | 9 | son | — | Alabama |
| 79 | Tommy Bookout | 48 | Head | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 80 | Ida Bookout | 44 | wife | — | Alabama |
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)