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James Carr — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this James Carr across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Carr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Constr Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Carr | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| James Carr | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Ida Edwards | Other | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Anna Wright | Other | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Mabel Ketels | Other | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Sarah Heisler | Other | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Francis Carr | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| James Carr | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Anna Carr | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hudson, New …
Head, age 34
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1886 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Carr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Trucking Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Hudson, New …
Head, age 44
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Carr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | unpaid |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 55
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1885 — 9 household members
| Surname | Carr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Constr Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links James Carr across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Carr
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02401-00702)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Flynn | 69 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | Terrance Riley | 35 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 3 | May Letourneau | 40 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 4 | Walter Letourneau | 42 | Head | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 5 | Frank B Gormley | 43 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 6 | Catherine Gormley | 38 | Wife | Paint Setter | New York |
| 7 | James Gormley | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 8 | Frank Jr. Gormley | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 9 | Robert Gormley | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 10 | John Robinson | 33 | Head | Chauffeur | New Jersey |
| 11 | Alfreda Robinson | 32 | Wife | — | England |
| 12 | Edna Robinson | 9 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Frieda Robinson | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 14 | Joseph D'Amato | 34 | Head | Operator | New York |
| 15 | Vincenza D'Amato | 28 | Wife | — | New York |
| 16 | Bonaventura D'Amato | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 17 | Barbara D'Amato | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 18 | Frank Grossi | 34 | Lodger | Packer | New Jersey |
| 19 | John Rotito | 31 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 20 | Jennie Rotito | 27 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 21 | John Jr. Rotito | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 22 | Catherine Hartamann | 60 | Mother | — | Eire |
| 23 | Catherine Hartamann | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 24 | May Boyle | 44 | Sister | — | New Jersey |
| 25 | Thomas Boyle | 46 | Brother | Lieutenant | New Jersey |
| 26 | Frank Boyle | 40 | Brother | Patrolman | New Jersey |
| 27 | Anna Boyle | 42 | Sister | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | James Carr THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 29 | Anna Carr | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | James Jr Carr | 21 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 31 | Francis Carr | 20 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 32 | Catherine Carr | 14 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | Mabel Ketels | 50 | Lodger | Sales Manager | Illinois |
| 34 | Ida Edwards | 49 | Lodger | Director | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Anna Wright | 50 | Lodger | Office Work | New York |
| 36 | Sarah Heisler | 45 | Lodger | Nurse Maid | New York |
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)