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George Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Floyd-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this George Sherman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Floyd-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Floyd-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Floyd |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 25 |
| Income (1939) | 452 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Mag Dist 1 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Sherman | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Billie Sherman | Other | — | ~1940 | |
| Janice Sherman | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Thurston Sherman | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Jack Sherman | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Alma Sherman | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Edna Sherman | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Willie Sherman | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Lee Sherman | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| George Sherman | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
Census Appearances
1930
Floyd, Kentucky
Head, age 60
Floyd, Kentucky · implied b. ~1870 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | VV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 10.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Floyd-County, Kentucky
Head, age 68
Floyd-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1872 — 10 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Floyd |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 25 |
| Income (1939) | 452 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links George Sherman across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Sherman
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Floyd-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Floyd-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01305-00115)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansford Fannin | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Minnie Fannin | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Junie Fannin | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 4 | Perry Fannin | 24 | Nephew | — | Kentucky |
| 5 | Astal Akers | 57 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 6 | Ethel Akers | 28 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | Albert Nunnery | 12 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 8 | Lucille Nunnery | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 9 | O. B. Goble | 39 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 10 | Elsie Goble | 33 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | William Goble | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 12 | Ilene Goble | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 13 | Eugene Goble | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Perry Hall | 33 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 15 | Opal J. Hall | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | Clifford Hall | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Malva B. Hall | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | Billie P. Hall | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Truman R. Hall | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Paris Wells | 42 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 21 | Alice Wells | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | George E. Wells | 18 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Iris S. Wells | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 24 | Donald Wells | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Roberta Wells | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | Emma L. Wells | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 27 | George Sherman THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 28 | Cora Sherman | 47 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 29 | Jack Sherman | 20 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 30 | Alma Sherman | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Lee Sherman | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Janice Sherman | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | Thurston Sherman | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Willie Sherman | 22 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 35 | Edna Sherman | 24 | Daughter-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 36 | Billie Sherman | 0 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Glenn Hyden | 30 | Head | Miner | Kentucky |
| 38 | Minnie Hyden | 21 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 39 | Lester Hyden | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Frank Hyden | 26 | Brother | Miner | Kentucky |
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)