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Henry Foster — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Henry Foster across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Forsyth-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1896), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Forsyth-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Henry L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clemmonsville Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock Feeder |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 94 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Stock Feeder |
| Township / Ward | Clemmonsville Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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 Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Foster | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Robert Foster | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Linda Foster | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Alvin Foster | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Margaret Foster | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Henry Foster | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Richard Wood | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Forsyth, North …
Head, age 23
Forsyth, North Carolina · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Industry | Chair Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Forsyth, North …
Head, age 33
Forsyth, North Carolina · implied b. ~1897 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Henry H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 16 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Candy maker |
| Industry | Candy factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 1000 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | O |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Forsyth-County, North …
Head, age 44
Forsyth-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1896 — 7 household members
| Surname | Foster |
| Given Name | Henry L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clemmonsville Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Occupation | Stock Feeder |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 94 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Foster across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Foster
Head · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02907-00352)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nathan C. Ellis | 39 | Head | Foreman | North Carolina |
| 42 | Mary B. Ellis | 37 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | John M. Ellis | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 44 | Joseph B. Ellis | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Henderson R. James | 20 | Boarder | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 46 | Thomas R. James | 26 | Head | Operator | North Carolina |
| 47 | Robert W. James | 81 | Father | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Lillie M. James | 49 | Mother | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Jesse H. James | 15 | Brother | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 50 | William A. Adams | 43 | Head | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 51 | Letha B. Adams | 30 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Emma W. Adams | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | Mary J. Miller | 72 | Mother-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 54 | Paul C. Jones | 32 | Head | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 55 | Dorothy P. Jones | 23 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | August G. Hinkeman | 57 | Head | Gardener | Switzerland |
| 57 | Louisa H. Hinkeman | 58 | Wife | — | Switzerland |
| 58 | Alaine Hinkeman | 16 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 59 | Robert C. Lasater | 72 | Head | Vintner And Mfg. Operating Dept | North Carolina |
| 60 | Nancy L. Lasater | 66 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 61 | Bess Ed Lasater | 19 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 62 | Murphy Johnson | 45 | Head | Asst Gardener | North Carolina |
| 63 | Almeta Johnson | 45 | Wife | House Maid | North Carolina |
| 64 | John M. Howell | 25 | Head | Gardener | North Carolina |
| 65 | Helen E. Howell | 22 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Harry James | 18 | Brother-in-law | Yardman | North Carolina |
| 67 | Henry L. Foster THIS PERSON | 44 | Head | Stock Feeder | North Carolina |
| 68 | Virginia M. Foster | 43 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 69 | Alvin O. Foster | 21 | Son | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 70 | Robert W. Foster | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 71 | Margaret M. Foster | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | Linda K. Foster | 7 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Richard Wood | 17 | Boarder | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 74 | Sam E. Vogler | 35 | Head | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
| 75 | Georgia Vogler | 33 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 76 | Ruby M. Vogler | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 77 | Peggy F. Vogler | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 78 | Claudia Mcmillan | 50 | Head | Laundress | North Carolina |
| 79 | Joseph A. Person | 34 | Head | Farm Hand | North Carolina |
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)