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James Gilmore — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this James Gilmore across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1922), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1922
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Gilmore |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Orange City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Milk Truck |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 160 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Orange City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1922 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eula Harrison | Other | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| John Gilmore | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Goldie Gilmore | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| James Gilmore | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| James Gilmore | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Emile Gilmore | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Marion Milligan | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Robert Gilmore | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Woodley Gilmore | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1930
Essex, New …
Son, age 10
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1920 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gilmore |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Essex-County, New …
Son, age 18
Essex-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1922 — 9 household members
| Surname | Gilmore |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Orange City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Milk Truck |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 160 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Gilmore across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Gilmore
Son · 1940 · age 18 · b. ~1922 · New Jersey
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Sibling
John Gilmore
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Emile Gilmore
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Gilmore
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Woodley Gilmore
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
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 — Essex-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02339-00412)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Christiano | 13 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | Rita Christiano | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Romaldie Provitt | 16 | Niece | — | New Jersey |
| 5 | James Gilmore | 48 | Head | Chef | No. Carolina |
| 6 | Goldie Gilmore | 38 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 7 | James Gilmore THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Helper | New Jersey |
| 8 | Robert Gilmore | 17 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 9 | Emile Gilmore | 4 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 10 | John Gilmore | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 11 | Woodley Gilmore | 24 | Daughter | Entertainer | New Jersey |
| 12 | Eula Harrison | 41 | Sister in law | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 13 | Marion Milligan | 25 | Cousin | Maid | New Jersey |
| 14 | Howard Hill | 38 | Head | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 15 | Mabel Hill | 36 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 16 | Howard Jr. Hill | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 17 | Marie Hill | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 18 | Albert Hill | 8 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 19 | Mary Lou Hill | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 20 | Elwell Caraway | 40 | Head | Laborer | No. Carolina |
| 21 | Ethel Caraway | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 22 | Steve Caraway | 18 | Son | Auto Worker | New Jersey |
| 23 | Edward Caraway | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 24 | Rosa Caraway | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 25 | John Caraway | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 26 | Helen Caraway | 9 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 27 | Elizabeth Caraway | 7 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Elwell Caraway | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 29 | Viola Caraway | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 31 | Louise Flint | 63 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Percival Flint | 29 | Son | Laborer | Conn. |
| 33 | Virginia Flint | 21 | Daughter | New Worker | Conn. |
| 37 | John Rich | 64 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 38 | Anna Rich | 64 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 39 | Dominick Rich | 32 | Son | Baker | Oklahoma |
| 40 | Antoinette Rich | 28 | Daughter | Assorter | Colorado |
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)