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James Arthur — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rock-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this James Arthur across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rock-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1912), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rock-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Arthur |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fulton Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rock |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machineworker |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1700 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Machineworker |
| Township / Ward | Fulton Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Arthur | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Clara Arthur | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| James Arthur | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Elvira Arthur | Spouse | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Helen Arthur | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Mary Arthur | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| James Arthur | Head | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1930
Rock, Wisconsin
Son, age 18
Rock, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Arthur |
| Given Name | James M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Rock-County, Wisconsin
Head, age 28
Rock-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1912 — 7 household members
| Surname | Arthur |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fulton Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rock |
| Occupation | Machineworker |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1700 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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Our Model Tree links James Arthur across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Arthur
Head · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Rock-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Rock-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04520-00185)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loretta J. Zaborek | 18 | Daughter | Housework | Wisconsin |
| 2 | Leo Jr. Zaborek | 15 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Edwin R. Zaborek | 13 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 4 | Frank E. Zaborek | 9 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 5 | Janet M. Erdman | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 6 | Dorothe M. Disrude | 45 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 7 | George M. Disrude | 21 | Son | Farm Manager | Wisconsin |
| 8 | William D. Disrude | 19 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 9 | John M. Disrude | 14 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 10 | William C. Dallman | 55 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 11 | Fredicka M. Dallman | 57 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 12 | Eric Martin | 53 | Head | Farmer | California |
| 13 | Mary E. Martin | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Henry J. Arthur | 60 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 15 | Blanche D. Arthur | 52 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 16 | Paul H. Arthur | 20 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 17 | James W. Arthur THIS PERSON | 28 | Head | Machineworker | Wisconsin |
| 18 | Elvira C. Arthur | 27 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 19 | Mary L. Arthur | 6 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 20 | James H. Arthur | 5 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 21 | Henry E. Arthur | 4 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 22 | Helen R. Arthur | 2 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 23 | Clara M. Arthur | 1 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 24 | Duane C. Tratt | 49 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 25 | Gertrude J. Tratt | 50 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 26 | Martha J. Tratt | 10 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 27 | Thomas L. Tratt | 4 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 28 | Gladys I. Sperry | 19 | 3rd Cousin | — | Wisconsin |
| 29 | William E. Splitter | 41 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Nilva D. Splitter | 33 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Donald W. Splitter | 9 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 32 | Carl W. Stanke | 57 | Head | Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 33 | Matilda Stanke | 51 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 34 | Everett N. Stanke | 26 | Son | Operating | Wisconsin |
| 35 | Charles E. Stanke | 17 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 36 | Jeanett J. Stanke | 13 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 37 | Connie Mae Stanke | 8 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 38 | Ole Amundson | 68 | Head | Farmer | Norway |
| 39 | Olena Amundson | 63 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 40 | Thomas N. Houfe | 28 | Head | Clerical | Wisconsin |
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)