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Isaac Harris — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Terrebonne-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Isaac Harris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Terrebonne-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Henry & Tony — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Louisiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Terrebonne-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Isaac |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Houma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Terrebonne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | janitor |
| Industry | country club |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 468 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Houma City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Isaac | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jasper | Other | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Isaac Harris | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Watene Harris | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Catherine Harris | Head | — | 34 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1920
Terrebonne, Louisiana
Son, age
Terrebonne, Louisiana · implied b. ~1920 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Isaac |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Terrebonne, Louisiana
Son, age 12
Terrebonne, Louisiana · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Isaac |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Terrebonne-County, Louisiana
Son, age 21
Terrebonne-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
| Surname | Harris |
| Given Name | Isaac |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Houma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Terrebonne |
| Occupation | janitor |
| Industry | country club |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 468 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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 Isaac Harris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Henry Harris (~0.92 confidence) and father Tony Harris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Harris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Harris (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Henry Harris
b. ~1899
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Tony Harris
b. ~1898
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Harris
b. ~1906
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Harris
b. ~1900
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Isaac Harris
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Louisiana
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Terrebonne-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Terrebonne-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01459-00333)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Irvin Olivier | 10 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 42 | Donald Olivier | 3 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 43 | Antonio Bais | 40 | Head | Dredge Boat | Louisiana |
| 44 | Mabel Bais | 38 | wife | 0 | Louisiana |
| 45 | Alphonse Bais | 10 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 46 | Anthony Bais | 9 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 47 | Lionel Bais | 8 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 48 | Mabel Bais | 7 | dau | — | Louisiana |
| 49 | Marie Bais | 1 | dau | — | Louisiana |
| 50 | Elizabeth Houge | 21 | lodger | Hostess | Louisiana |
| 51 | Blanig Tilley | 42 | Head | Driller | Louisiana |
| 52 | Velma Tilley | 34 | wife | 0 | Mississippi |
| 53 | Marie Tilley | 16 | dau | 0 | Arkansas |
| 54 | Bennie Tilley | 13 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 55 | Harold Tilley | 11 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 56 | Billy Tilley | 9 | son | — | Texas |
| 57 | Nanette Tilley | 6 | dau | — | Louisiana |
| 58 | Jack Clement | 45 | Head | Agent | Louisiana |
| 59 | Hotard, Adam Clement | 27 | lodger | 0 | Louisiana |
| 60 | Willie Pitre | 32 | Head | Mechanic | Louisiana |
| 61 | Bessie Pitre | 27 | wife | 0 | Louisiana |
| 62 | Ephie Marie | 35 | Head | Trucking Contr. | Louisiana |
| 63 | Margaret Marie | 25 | wife | 0 | Louisiana |
| 64 | Major Marie | 17 | son | Truck Driver | Louisiana |
| 65 | Ruth Marie | 14 | dau | — | Louisiana |
| 66 | Lloyd Marie | 10 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 67 | Robert Marie | 9 | son | — | Louisiana |
| 68 | Norris Dupre | 17 | lodger | 0 | Louisiana |
| 69 | Eddie Brizendine | 30 | Head | Manager Salesman | Texas |
| 70 | Beulah Brizendine | 25 | wife | 0 | Texas |
| 71 | Edmond Moore | 22 | lodger | Salesman | Florida |
| 72 | James Cox | 28 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 73 | Behely Cox | 32 | wife | 0 | Texas |
| 74 | Charles Cox | 12 | son | — | Texas |
| 75 | Eloi Leblanc | 54 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Louisiana |
| 76 | Leona Pontiff | 45 | lodger | 0 | Louisiana |
| 77 | Catherine Harris | 34 | Head | Housemaid | Louisiana |
| 78 | Isaac Harris THIS PERSON | 21 | son | Janitor | Louisiana |
| 79 | Watene Harris | 2 | dau | — | Louisiana |
| 80 | Mary Jasper | 65 | mother | — | Louisiana |
Pedigree Summary
Isaac
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)