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James Francis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this James Francis across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Rhode Island
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Francis |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Providence City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretta Francis | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Arthur Francis | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Paul Francis | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Jessie Loiselle | Other | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Mary Francis | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Francis | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Arthur Francis | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Son, age 5
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1925 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Francis |
| Given Name | James L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Son, age 15
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1925 — 7 household members
| Surname | Francis |
| Given Name | James J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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 Francis across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Francis
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Rhode Island
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Sibling
Mary Francis
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Francis
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arthur Francis
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03778-00361)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clara P. Johnson | 56 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 42 | Clara P. Johnson | 19 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 44 | Ellen E. Dinagen | 67 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 45 | Charles Mccarty | 36 | Son-in-law | Telephone Installer | Rhode Island |
| 46 | Helen E. Mccarty | 35 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 48 | Albin G. Larson | 39 | Head | Repair Man | Rhode Island |
| 49 | Hazel Larson | 38 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 50 | Albin Jr. Larson | 14 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 51 | Everett Larson | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 52 | Ruth Larson | 7 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 53 | Arthur T. Francis | 51 | Head | Compositor | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Loretta Q. Francis | 42 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 55 | Mary A. Francis | 18 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 56 | Arthur T. Jr. Francis | 17 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 57 | James J. Francis THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 58 | Paul E. Francis | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 59 | Jessie Loiselle | 71 | Mother-in-law | — | Rhode Island |
| 61 | Gertrude E. Crompton | 45 | Head | Bench Hand | Rhode Island |
| 63 | John A. Selby | 64 | Head | Post Man | New Jersey |
| 64 | Nellie B. Selby | 63 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 65 | Evelyn Hanley | 31 | Daughter | Pay Roll Clerk | Ohio |
| 66 | John S. Hanley | 6 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 67 | Benedicta C. Johnson | 47 | Head | Book Keeper | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Bessie Johnson | 75 | Mother | — | Sweden |
| 70 | Amos Stender | 35 | Head | Rigger | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Gertrude Stender | 34 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 72 | Amos Jr. Stender | 14 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 73 | Joan Stender | 11 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Thomas B. Buffum | 55 | Head | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Maude E. Buffum | 47 | Wife | Stenographer | Rhode Island |
| 76 | Thomas Jr. Buffum | 18 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 77 | Timothy Buffum | 16 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 78 | Florence H. Considine | 56 | Head | Owner | Rhode Island |
| 79 | Howard Duckworth | 55 | Lodger | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 80 | Alice C. Cooney | 68 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
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)