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James English — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this James English across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Richard & Richard — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | English |
| Given Name | James, B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machine Operator |
| Industry | Tobacco Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Machine Operator |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James English | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Hugh English | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Hilda English | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Hettie English | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Richard English | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Son, age 5
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | English |
| Given Name | James B |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Son, age 15
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1915 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | English |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Son, age 26
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
| Surname | English |
| Given Name | James, B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Machine Operator |
| Industry | Tobacco Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 English across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Richard English (~0.92 confidence) and father Richard English (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hattie English (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hettie English (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia English (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Richard English
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Richard English
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hattie English
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hettie English
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia English
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James English
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Hugh English
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
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 — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01374-00827)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Alvin, C. Pfeffer | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Margaret, M. Pfeffer | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | John, W. Lanham | 32 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Kentucky |
| 44 | Bernice, S. Lanham | 25 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Victor, A. Wheeler | 37 | Lodger | Fireman | Illinois |
| 46 | Emma, R. Wheeler | 45 | Lodger | Technician | Indiana |
| 47 | Bettie, J. Wheeler | 5 | Lodger | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | James, G. Painter | 64 | Head | Switchman | Ohio |
| 49 | Ollie Painter | 52 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Truman Painter | 25 | Son | File Clerk | Kentucky |
| 51 | Avery Flemer | 38 | Head | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 52 | Leona, M. Flemer | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Lucy Strasburger | 75 | Lodger | Secretary | Kentucky |
| 54 | Richard, S. English | 49 | Head | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 55 | Hettie English | 48 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 56 | James, B. English THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 57 | Hugh, M. English | 23 | Son | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 58 | Hilda, L. English | 24 | Daughter-in-law | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 59 | Isabelle Roote | 65 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Charles, J. Roote | 52 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Julian, F. Roote | 48 | Son | Elevator Operator | Kentucky |
| 62 | Francis, Jr. Walter | 30 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 63 | Elva Walter | 29 | Wife | Saleswoman | Missouri |
| 64 | William, J. Miller | 67 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 65 | Anna, M. Miller | 61 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | James Collier | 59 | Lodger | Fireman | Irish Free State |
| 67 | George, H. Skaggs | 27 | Head | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 68 | Inez Skaggs | 24 | Wife | Machine Operator | Kentucky |
| 69 | Elmer Shricliff | 33 | Head | Teamster | Kentucky |
| 70 | Nellie Shricliff | 27 | Wife | Waitress | Kentucky |
| 71 | Lawrence, E. Gardner | 55 | Head | Asst. Foreman Stockroom | Indiana |
| 72 | Sarah, J. Gardner | 44 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Gene, P. Gardner | 10 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Jacob, W. Brigman | 11 | Lodger | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | William, Irving Peter | 35 | Head | Barber | Kentucky |
| 76 | Ira, F. Peter | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | William, Irving, Jr. Peter | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | William, C. Kittle | 23 | Head | Packer | Kentucky |
| 79 | Maxine, J. Kittle | 21 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Ronald, C. Kittle | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
Pedigree Summary
James + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)