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James Carey — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Garrett-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this James Carey across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Garrett-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1929), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1929
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Garrett-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Carey |
| Given Name | James A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | DISTRICT 9 Johnsons |
| 1935 Residence (County) | GARRETT |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Township / Ward | District 9 Johnsons |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1929 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Carey | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| James Carey | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Lawrence Carey | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Gladys Carey | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| John Carey | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Grace Carey | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Edna Carey | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Harry Carey | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Alice Carey | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Rose Carey | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Mary Carey | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1930
Garrett, Maryland
Son, age 1
Garrett, Maryland · implied b. ~1929 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Carey |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Garrett-County, Maryland
Son, age 11
Garrett-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1929 — 11 household members
| Surname | Carey |
| Given Name | James A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | DISTRICT 9 Johnsons |
| 1935 Residence (County) | GARRETT |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 James Carey across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Carey
Son · 1940 · age 11 · b. ~1929 · Maryland
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Sibling
Harry Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lawrence Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edna Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Grace Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clara Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gladys Carey
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Garrett-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Garrett-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01550-00376)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James H Mckenzie | 66 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 2 | Jeanette Mckenzie | 52 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 3 | James K. Mckenzie | 18 | Son | Tractor Operator | Maryland |
| 4 | Frank C. Mckenzie | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 5 | Edgar L. Mckenzie | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 6 | Imogene M. Mckenzie | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 7 | Joye C. Mckenzie | 7 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 8 | Lawrence L. Mckenzie | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 9 | Hazel L Mckenzie | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Carl L. Mckenzie | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Leona A. Mckenzie | 1 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 12 | John L Carey | 65 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 13 | Rose A Carey | 42 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 14 | Grace M. Carey | 24 | Daughter | Inspector | Maryland |
| 15 | Harry L. Carey | 22 | Son | Spinner | Maryland |
| 16 | Lawrence J. Carey | 20 | Son | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 17 | Alice A. Carey | 19 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 18 | Mary A Carey | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Edna C. Carey | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 20 | James A. Carey THIS PERSON | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Gladys E. Carey | 8 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 22 | Clara V. Carey | 4 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 23 | Norvel Mckenzie | 22 | Head | Knitter | West Virginia |
| 24 | Melvin N. Mckenzie | 19 | Brother | Knitter | West Virginia |
| 25 | Georgia E. Mckenzie | 13 | Sister | — | West Virginia |
| 26 | Anna L. Mckenzie | 53 | Mother | — | Maryland |
| 27 | Winfield S Layman | 63 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 28 | Ora E Layman | 58 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 29 | Odell P. Layman | 31 | Son | Timber Setter | Maryland |
| 30 | Ralph M Layman | 20 | Son | Farm Helper | Maryland |
| 31 | Francis A Mckenzie | 24 | Son in Law | Trucker | Maryland |
| 32 | Lillian S. Mckenzie | 25 | Daughter | Textile Div. Bobbin Inspection | Maryland |
| 33 | Marshal T Layman | 34 | Head | Band Builder | Maryland |
| 34 | Okareta Layman | 37 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 35 | Jacob H Opel | 60 | Head | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Rose E Opel | 56 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 37 | William H. Opel | 24 | Son | Farm Helper | Maryland |
| 38 | Earl E. Opel | 20 | Son | Farm Helper | Maryland |
| 39 | Russell J. Opel | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 40 | Charles F. Durst | 37 | Head | Carpenter | Maryland |
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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)