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James Huff — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Casey-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this James Huff across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Casey-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Casey-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | James Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gates Mag. Dist. 2 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Casey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Gates Mag Dist 2 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Huff | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Sarah Huff | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Hazel Huff | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Anita Huff | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Lenora Huff | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Viola Huff | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Mary Huff | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Wilma Huff | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
Census Appearances
1920
Casey, Kentucky
Head, age 44
Casey, Kentucky · implied b. ~1876 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | James W. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Casey, Kentucky
Head, age 54
Casey, Kentucky · implied b. ~1876 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 800 |
| Radio Set | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Casey-County, Kentucky
Head, age 62
Casey-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1878 — 8 household members
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | James Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gates Mag. Dist. 2 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Casey |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Huff across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Huff
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Casey-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Casey-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01293-00234)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlene Jasper | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Leeroy Jasper | 5 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | James Jr. Huff THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 4 | Viola Huff | 52 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Sarah E. Huff | 20 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 6 | Hazel A. Huff | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | Lenora C. Huff | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 8 | Mary F. Huff | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 9 | Wilma D. Huff | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Anita L. Huff | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | Argus Ellison | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 12 | Ruby Ellison | 32 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 13 | Oskia Ellison | 12 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 14 | Bulah Epperson | 15 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 15 | Colbert C. Hany | 68 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 16 | Chester Price | 45 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 17 | Mollie Price | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | Anna Price | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Marie Price | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Josie Price | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Pauline Price | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | Herman Price | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Hershel White | 34 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 24 | Alpha L. White | 24 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | John M. White | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 26 | Shirley M. White | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 27 | Archie A. White | 3 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 28 | Chester A. Nalon | 37 | Head | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 29 | Mary Nalon | 21 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Marie C. Nalon | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Grace Taylor | 17 | Sister-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Hazel Taylor | 14 | Sister-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | John M. White | 65 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 34 | Claudie White | 64 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 35 | Ronald White | 14 | Grandson | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | William C. Adams | 69 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 37 | Lucian Kinnett | 24 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 38 | Maxine Kinnett | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 39 | Valeria M. Kinnett | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Isaac Rayborn | 82 | Lodger | — | Kentucky |
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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)