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James Chapman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegany-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this James Chapman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegany-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegany-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Midlothian |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Township / Ward | Midlothian |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Nanc | Daughter | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| James Chapman | Head | — | 75 | ~1865 |
| Doris Nanc | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Ransom Nanc | Other | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Jean Nanc | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Margaret Chapman | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegany, Maryland
Head, age 54
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1866 — 6 household members
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Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1871 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Weighmaster |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1871 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Allegany, Maryland
Head, age 65
Allegany, Maryland · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
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Household
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1872 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Road laborer |
| Industry | County road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Allegany-County, Maryland
Head, age 75
Allegany-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1865 — 6 household members
| Surname | Chapman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Midlothian |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links James Chapman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Chapman
Head · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegany-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01500-00594)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Morgan | 21 | Head | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 2 | William Morgan | 19 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 3 | Helen Morgan | 15 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 4 | Charles M. Trigher | 61 | Lodger | Laborer | Maryland |
| 5 | Charles A. Trapp | 43 | Brother | Coal Digger | Maryland |
| 6 | Howard Brode | 47 | Head | Coal Operator | Maryland |
| 7 | Jane R. Brode | 43 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 8 | Alvin P. Brode | 21 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 9 | Lucille Brode | 18 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Josephine E. Brode | 12 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Gilbert J. Barnes | 25 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 12 | Ruth E. Barnes | 24 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Gilbert J. Jr. Barnes | 0 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 14 | George Duncan | 41 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 15 | Agnes S. Duncan | 40 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 16 | Willard R. Duncan | 19 | Son | Coal Digger | Maryland |
| 17 | Sarah J. Duncan | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 18 | George Jr. Duncan | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Ivan L. Duncan | 11 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 20 | Lois E. Duncan | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Elmer T. Rice | 26 | Head | Spinner | Maryland |
| 22 | Agnes E. Rice | 23 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 23 | Ronald E. Rice | 4 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 24 | Wayne Rice | 0 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 25 | George Brodbeck | 74 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 26 | James Brodbeck | 75 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 27 | Matthew Willet | 21 | Head | Retail Clerk | Maryland |
| 28 | Edith V. Willet | 21 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 29 | Lester Chapman | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 30 | Bessie Chapman | 34 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 31 | Dale Chapman | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 32 | Delores R. Chapman | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 33 | James Chapman THIS PERSON | 75 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 34 | Margaret Chapman | 70 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 35 | Ransom B. Nanc | 49 | Son-in-law | Asst Chief Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Vera B. Nanc | 45 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 37 | Doris O. Nanc | 14 | Granddaughter | — | Ohio |
| 38 | Jean Nanc | 25 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 39 | Jane E. Duncan | 80 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 40 | Flora C. Duncan | 37 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
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)