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James Dennis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sumter-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this James Dennis across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sumter-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1907), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1907
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sumter-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Dennis |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sumter City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sumter |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Furniture Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 1950 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Sumter City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Dennis | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| James Dennis | Head | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Jean Dennis | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Ida Dennis | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Elizabeth Dennis | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lee, South …
Other, age 22
Lee, South Carolina · implied b. ~1908 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dennis |
| Given Name | James A |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Sumter-County, South …
Head, age 33
Sumter-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1907 — 5 household members
| Surname | Dennis |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sumter City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sumter |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Furniture Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 1950 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links James Dennis across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Dennis
Head · 1940 · age 33 · b. ~1907 · South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Sumter-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Sumter-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03842-00343)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Bradham | 35 | Head | Battery Man | South Carolina |
| 2 | Dora Bradham | 32 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 3 | William Jr. Bradham | 11 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 4 | Charles Bradham | 9 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 5 | Doris Bradham | 3 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 6 | Boyd Rhame | 26 | Brother-in-law | — | South Carolina |
| 7 | Robert L. Gardner | 29 | Head | Asst. Manager | South Carolina |
| 8 | Gladys Gardner | 26 | Wife | Woodworker | South Carolina |
| 9 | Robert Jr. Gardner | 6 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 10 | Ferrell Gardner | 3 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 11 | Leola Goodman | 48 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 12 | Druie Goodman | 25 | Daughter | Looper | South Carolina |
| 13 | Lorna Lee Goodman | 23 | Son | Curtain Builder | South Carolina |
| 14 | Hallie Goodman | 17 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 15 | Evelyn Cox | 19 | Niece | Tufter | South Carolina |
| 16 | Charles Summey | 38 | Head | Door Builder | South Carolina |
| 17 | Mildred Summey | 28 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 18 | Foletha Bryant | 25 | Head | Looper | South Carolina |
| 19 | Hubert Bryant | 5 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 20 | Mamie Mcleod | 48 | Head | Seamstress | South Carolina |
| 21 | Edward Mcleod | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 22 | Shields Holladay | 28 | Head | Casket Maker | South Carolina |
| 23 | Marie Holladay | 22 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 24 | Joan Holladay | 4 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 25 | Nancy Holladay | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 26 | Clementia Morris | 50 | Head | Clipper | South Carolina |
| 27 | Rosa Morris | 36 | Wife | Tufter | South Carolina |
| 28 | George Britton | 18 | Stepson | Battery Man | South Carolina |
| 29 | Katheryn Britton | 16 | Stepdaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 30 | Dewey L. Floyd | 42 | Head | Door Builder | South Carolina |
| 31 | Maude Floyd | 19 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 32 | Bobby Joe Floyd | 0 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 33 | James E. Dennis THIS PERSON | 33 | Head | Machinist | South Carolina |
| 34 | Ida Dennis | 28 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 35 | Elizabeth Dennis | 11 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 36 | Jean Dennis | 5 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 37 | Carolyn Dennis | 1 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 38 | Marie Connor | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | South Carolina |
| 39 | Marie Connor | 23 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 40 | Evelyn Connor | 3 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
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)