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James George — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this James George across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Bulgaria
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Night watchman |
| Industry | Meat Packing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Bulgaria |
| Birthplace (normalized) | bulgaria |
| Occupation | Night Watchman |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James George | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| William George | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 23
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1897 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Mother's Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Bulgarian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Bulgaria |
| Year of Naturalization | 1919 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | bulgaria |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 35
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Year of Immigration | 1915 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Mother's Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Kingan's |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Mother Tongue | Bulgarian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $14.00 |
| Birth Country | Bulgaria |
| Birthplace (normalized) | bulgaria |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 45
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1895 — 2 household members
| Surname | George |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Bulgaria |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Night watchman |
| Industry | Meat Packing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Bulgaria |
| Birthplace (normalized) | bulgaria |
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Our Model Tree links James George across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James George
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01127-00810)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice E. Clark | 30 | Lodger | Printer | Indiana |
| 2 | Kirby K. Kinnan | 32 | Lodger | Printer | Kentucky |
| 3 | Clyde R. Hall | 51 | Head | Grinder | Indiana |
| 4 | Nellie M. Hall | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Robert L. Harris | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Verle Adams | 45 | Lodger | Meat Cutter | Indiana |
| 7 | William E. Shipley | 51 | Lodger | Hammerman | Indiana |
| 8 | Mary Mazzei | 69 | Head | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 9 | Bena Mazzei | 50 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Frank Kohlmeier | 39 | Lodger | Electrician | Ohio |
| 11 | James George THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Night Watchman | Bulgaria |
| 12 | William George | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Bertha Russell | 40 | Head | Housekeeper | Kentucky |
| 14 | Mary Clark | 65 | Mother | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | Lavina Sickles | 38 | Head | Wpa-Cook | Indiana |
| 16 | Robert Sickles | 19 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 17 | Margaret Sickles | 18 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 18 | William Mccollough | 56 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 19 | Helena Mccollough | 33 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Naomi Mccollough | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Joseph Schuman | 42 | Head | Junk Dealer | Russia |
| 22 | Phelil Schuman | 42 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 23 | Anna Lee Schuman | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Harry Bornstein | 32 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 25 | Ann Bornstein | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Joel Steven Bornstein | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Myron Bornstein | 24 | Cousin | Salesman | Indiana |
| 28 | Ralph Kincaid | 33 | Head | Plumber-Helper | Indiana |
| 29 | Elsie Kincaid | 26 | Wife | Waitress | Indiana |
| 30 | Elmer Jr. Faries | 17 | In-law | Helper | Illinois |
| 31 | Edward Herman | 53 | Head | Yard Master | Indiana |
| 32 | Laura Herman | 49 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Jack Herman | 19 | Son | Bank Messenger | Indiana |
| 34 | William Lovine | 30 | Lodger | Electrician | Indiana |
| 35 | Isaac Barrick | 72 | Head | — | Russia |
| 36 | Belle Barrick | 67 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 37 | Sara Barrick | 41 | Daughter | Waitress | Russia |
| 38 | Muriel Leemay | 22 | Son | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 39 | John Reed | 34 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 40 | Ethel Reed | 29 | Wife | Feeder | Indiana |
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)