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James Flynn — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washoe-County, Nevada
Our Model Tree links this James Flynn across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washoe-County, Nevada (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Colorado
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washoe-County, Nevada |
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Colorado |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Reno City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washoe |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | City of Reno |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Colorado |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | colorado |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Reno City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Flynn | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| John Flynn | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| James Flynn | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Nannette Flynn | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washoe, Nevada
Other, age 30
Washoe, Nevada · implied b. ~1890 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Colorado |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | City Service |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Colorado |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | 123 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | colorado |
1930
Washoe, Nevada
Head, age 40
Washoe, Nevada · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | James D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Colorado |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 42.50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Colorado |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | colorado |
1940
Washoe-County, Nevada
Head, age 50
Washoe-County, Nevada · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Colorado |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Reno City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washoe |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Industry | City of Reno |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 3600 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Colorado |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | colorado |
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Our Model Tree links James Flynn across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Flynn
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Nevada
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1940 US Federal Census — Washoe-County, Nevada
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1940 US Federal Census — Washoe-County, Nevada
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02281-00040)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent P. Gianella | 54 | Head | Professor | California |
| 2 | Catherine Gianella | 50 | Wife | — | California |
| 3 | Faith Mary Gianella | 21 | Daughter | — | California |
| 4 | Kathrine A. Gianella | 20 | Daughter | — | Nevada |
| 5 | Vincent P. Ii Gianella | 18 | Son | — | Nevada |
| 6 | Guy E. Benham | 40 | Head | Bookkeeper | Iowa |
| 7 | Emelda Benham | 51 | Wife | Accountant | California |
| 8 | Jerry D. Sheehan | 70 | Head | — | Wyoming |
| 9 | Fannie D. Sheehan | 69 | Wife | — | Nevada |
| 10 | Grace Sheehan | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | Nevada |
| 11 | James M. Flynn THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Civil Engineer | Colorado |
| 12 | Nannette L. Flynn | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 13 | James M. Jr. Flynn | 17 | Son | — | Nevada |
| 14 | John R. Flynn | 16 | Son | — | Nevada |
| 15 | Dr. Fred Rulison | 63 | Head | Dentist | Nevada |
| 16 | Mildred Rulison | 56 | Wife | — | Nevada |
| 17 | Mary E. Dobson | 74 | Mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 18 | Gray S. Dobson | 64 | Brother-in-law | — | Nevada |
| 19 | Evelyn D. Hush | 42 | Head | — | Nevada |
| 20 | Marie Hush | 19 | Daughter | — | Nevada |
| 21 | Jessie Lou Hush | 15 | Daughter | — | Nevada |
| 22 | Samuel D. Pickett | 73 | Head | County Commissioner | South Carolina |
| 23 | Benson, Helen Pickett | 45 | Daughter | — | California |
| 24 | Lizzie S. Douglas | 66 | Head | — | California |
| 25 | Richard D. Stephens | 67 | Head | — | New York |
| 26 | Clara D. Stephens | 59 | Wife | Janitress | New York |
| 27 | Cornelia Bruce | 65 | Head | — | New York |
| 28 | Vaile Bruce | 45 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 29 | Herbert D. Simmons | 50 | Head | Poundmaster | Tennessee |
| 30 | Marion Simmons | 16 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
| 31 | Ida C. Robinson | 61 | Head | — | Nevada |
| 32 | Sidney W. Robinson | 35 | Son | Attorney | Nevada |
| 33 | Hamilton Robinson | 23 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 34 | Mary E. Talbot | 65 | Sister | — | California |
| 35 | Edwin S. Bacon | 62 | Head | — | Nevada |
| 36 | Charles V. Knight | 59 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 37 | Graham M. Dean | 37 | Head | Publisher | Iowa |
| 38 | Ruth V. Dean | 37 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 39 | Betsy Dean | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 40 | Evelyn Miller | 29 | Maid | — | Ohio |
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)