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James Harrison — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Duval-County, Florida
Our Model Tree links this James Harrison across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Duval-County, Florida (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Henry & Andrew — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Florida
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Duval-County, Florida |
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | James O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jacksonville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Duval |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Ticket Seller |
| Industry | Gas Terminal Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 4447 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
| Occupation | Ticket Seller |
| Township / Ward | Jacksonville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Harrison | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Anne Harrison | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Katharine Harrison | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Harrison | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| James Harrison | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Willa Harrison | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1900
Duval, Florida
Son, age 14
Duval, Florida · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | Julius |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Birth Month | Nov |
| Birth Year | 1886 |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Occupation | At school |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1910
Duval, Florida
Son, age 23
Duval, Florida · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Private family |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1920
Duval, Florida
Head, age 33
Duval, Florida · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Father's Birthplace | Florida |
| Mother's Birthplace | Florida |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Public |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1930
Duval, Florida
Head, age 45
Duval, Florida · implied b. ~1885 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | James O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Ticket Agent |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40 |
| Radio Set | Yes |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
1940
Duval-County, Florida
Head, age 56
Duval-County, Florida · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
| Surname | Harrison |
| Given Name | James O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Florida |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jacksonville city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Duval |
| Occupation | Ticket Seller |
| Industry | Gas Terminal Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 4447 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | florida |
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 Harrison across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Henry Harrison (~0.92 confidence) and father Andrew Harrison (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Henry Harrison
b. ~1840
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Andrew Harrison
b. ~1861
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Harrison
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Florida
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Duval-County, Florida
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1940 US Federal Census — Duval-County, Florida
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00627-01061)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Meide | 36 | Head | Owner | Syria |
| 2 | Helen Meide | 30 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 3 | Michael Jr. Meide | 8 | Son | — | Florida |
| 4 | Marion Meide | 7 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 5 | Charles Meide | 5 | Son | — | Florida |
| 6 | Chas. Dan De Persica | 60 | Head | Artist | Italy |
| 7 | Frances B. De Persica | 50 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 8 | O. K. Radford | 43 | Head | Agent | Kentucky |
| 9 | Minnie Belle Radford | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Mollie Bell | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | Harry F. Milner | 42 | Head | Owner | Indiana |
| 12 | Harriet B. Milner | 35 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Elizabeth Ann Milner | 5 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 14 | Andrew Verwey | 49 | Head | Manager | Holland |
| 15 | Anna Marie Verwey | 49 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 16 | Bert Verwey | 17 | Son | — | Holland |
| 17 | John Verwey | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 18 | Ann Verwey | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 19 | James O. Harrison THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Ticket Seller | Florida |
| 20 | Willa M. Harrison | 44 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Katharine Harrison | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Florida |
| 22 | Ruth M. Harrison | 19 | Daughter | Elevator Operator | Florida |
| 23 | James O. Jr. Harrison | 17 | Son | — | Florida |
| 24 | Anne M. Harrison | 13 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 25 | Fred W. Warnock | 30 | Head | Distributor | Georgia |
| 26 | Juanita B. Warnock | 26 | Wife | Teacher | Georgia |
| 27 | Norman Morris | 26 | Head | Owner | Penn. |
| 28 | Hazel Morris | 26 | Wife | Teacher | Penn. |
| 29 | J. R. Peyton | 57 | Head | Civil Engr. | Penn. |
| 30 | Evelyn Peyton | 56 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 31 | Joseph Leclona | 33 | Head | Manager | Florida |
| 32 | Dorothy B. Leclona | 30 | Wife | — | S. Car. |
| 33 | Joseph Jr. Leclona | 4 | Son | — | Florida |
| 34 | Vacant | None | — | — | — |
| 35 | John N. Heuick | 49 | Head | Manager | Germany |
| 36 | Lila B. Heuick | 40 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 37 | Margie Heuick | 18 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 38 | Frances Heuick | 15 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 39 | John Heuick | 9 | Son | — | Florida |
| 40 | C. W. Matthews | 43 | Head | District Manager | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
James
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)