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George Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cherokee-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this George Wells across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cherokee-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cherokee-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | George F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 18 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cherokee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 316 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Beat 18 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wells | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| J Wells | Other | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Erie Bishop | Other | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Francis Bishop | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Sarah Wells | Other | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| James Wells | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Ella Wells | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1910
Cherokee, Alabama
Head, age 32
Cherokee, Alabama · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Geo. F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ga. |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ga. |
| Occupation | Chopping wood |
| Industry | boaling |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1920
Cherokee, Alabama
Head, age 42
Cherokee, Alabama · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | George F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Cherokee, Alabama
Head, age 52
Cherokee, Alabama · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | George F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Cherokee-County, Alabama
Head, age 62
Cherokee-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | George F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 18 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cherokee |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 316 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links George Wells across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Wells
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Cherokee-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Cherokee-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00011-00463)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Emma R. Story | 15 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 42 | John H. Story | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 43 | George F. Wells THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 44 | Ella M. Wells | 54 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 45 | James F. Wells | 34 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 46 | J. B. Wells | 12 | Grandson | — | Alabama |
| 47 | Sarah A. Wells | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Erie M. Bishop | 20 | Stepdaughter | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Francis L. Bishop | 18 | Stepdaughter | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Joel F. Harder | 31 | Head | Operator | Alabama |
| 51 | Emma F. Harder | 21 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 52 | Sarah J. Harder | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 53 | William B. Gladden | 42 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 54 | Tilda S. Gladden | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 55 | William M. Gladden | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Charles H. Gladden | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Juanita Gladden | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 58 | Bennie R. Gladden | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Berlyn R. Gladden | 0 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 60 | Louis B. Franklin | 17 | Stepson | Labor | Alabama |
| 61 | Ernest D. Crane | 38 | Head | Operator | Alabama |
| 62 | Ruth Crane | 30 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Leroy Crane | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Georgia Crane | 9 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 65 | Eula Mae Crane | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Charles R. Smith | 49 | Head | Operator | Alabama |
| 67 | Grace S. Smith | 42 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 68 | Felton C. Smith | 23 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 69 | Louise E. Smith | 21 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 70 | William L. Smith | 19 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 71 | Melba J. Smith | 17 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Charles R. Smith | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 73 | Winifred F. Smith | 10 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 74 | Betty J. Smith | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 75 | Donald C. Davis | 28 | Head | Merchant | Alabama |
| 76 | Kate T. Davis | 28 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 77 | Donald Jr. Davis | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 78 | Gilbert H. Davis | 47 | Head | Operator | Georgia |
| 79 | Cora E. Davis | 46 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Carlton Davis | 20 | Son | Partner | 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)