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James Hamilton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Fulton-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this James Hamilton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fulton-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fulton-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Switch Engine Foreman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Switch Engine Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Atlanta City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Vondereau | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| James Hamilton | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Laurie Vondereau | Other | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| W Vondereau | Other | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| George Hamilton | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| George Hamilton | Son | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Katie Hamilton | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 48
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1872 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Railway Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 57
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1873 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Electric Power |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Fulton-County, Georgia
Head, age 68
Fulton-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1872 — 7 household members
| Surname | Hamilton |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Occupation | Switch Engine Foreman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links James Hamilton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Hamilton
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00725-00679)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant D. Rawlins | 50 | Head | Night Watchman | Georgia |
| 2 | Essie Rawlins | 48 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 3 | Lamar Singleton | 27 | Son-in-law | Pressman | Georgia |
| 4 | Alberta Singleton | 27 | Daughter | Waitress | Georgia |
| 5 | R. Lamar Jr. Singleton | 2 | Grandson | — | Georgia |
| 6 | Ethridge C. Kirkpatrick | 54 | Head | Carpenter | Georgia |
| 7 | Thelma B. Kirkpatrick | 50 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 8 | Thelma Reese | 14 | Neice | — | Georgia |
| 9 | Betty R. Reese | 12 | Neice | — | Georgia |
| 10 | Helen J. Reese | 11 | Neice | — | Georgia |
| 11 | Mary W. Kirkpatrick | 77 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 12 | James T. Callaway | 19 | Guest | Clerk | Georgia |
| 13 | Morris S. Carlisle | 30 | Head | Dough Mixer | Georgia |
| 14 | Martha F. Carlisle | 22 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 15 | James L. Carlisle | 1 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 16 | James E. Carlisle | 14 | Brother | — | Georgia |
| 17 | Augusta L. Phillips | 62 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 18 | Kate L. Martin | 54 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 19 | S. Nephew Summers | 28 | Nephew | Cashier | Georgia |
| 20 | James Summers | 26 | Nephew | Shoe Maker | Georgia |
| 21 | Mary D. Mauldin | 50 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 22 | Frank H. Mauldin | 30 | Nephew | Salesman | Alabama |
| 23 | Millard S. Johnston | 25 | Nephew | Statistician | Missouri |
| 24 | James W. Hamilton THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Switch Engine Foreman | Georgia |
| 25 | Katie M. Hamilton | 66 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 26 | George A. Hamilton | 43 | Son | Clerk | Georgia |
| 27 | George Jr. Hamilton | 17 | Grandson | Route Driver | Georgia |
| 28 | W. Edwin Vondereau | 46 | Son-in-law | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 29 | Edna K. Vondereau | 38 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 30 | Laurie J. Vondereau | 11 | Grand daughter | — | Georgia |
| 31 | M. Chel Dukes | 46 | Head | Machine Operator | Georgia |
| 32 | Fred R. Dukes | 19 | Son | Press Feeder | Georgia |
| 33 | Mary H. Adams | 25 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 34 | Ronald Adams | 5 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 35 | Merle Adams | 3 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 36 | Edmund L. George | 36 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 37 | Sarah George | 36 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 38 | Thomas C. Roach | 54 | Head | Barber | Georgia |
| 39 | Mamie F. Roach | 47 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 40 | Thomas C. Jr. Roach | 22 | Son | Cook | Georgia |
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)