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James Hunter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Roanoke-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this James Hunter across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Roanoke-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Roanoke-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Hunter |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 326 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Salem Magisterial District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melba Hunter | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Marie Hunter | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Mabel Hunter | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Mae Hunter | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Melvena Hunter | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Mildred Hunter | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Margaret Hunter | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Frankie Hunter | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| James Hunter | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| John Hunter | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| James Hunter | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Willie Hunter | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1930
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 39
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1891 — 12 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hunter |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 6 |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Roanoke-County, Virginia
Head, age 48
Roanoke-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1892 — 12 household members
| Surname | Hunter |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 326 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links James Hunter across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Hunter
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04289-00431)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frances Gravely | 29 | Daughter | Laundress | Virginia |
| 2 | William Gravely | 33 | Son-in-law | Porter | Virginia |
| 3 | Barbara Jean Gravely | 10 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 4 | William Jr. Gravely | 8 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Louisa Hill | 62 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Louellen Jordon | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Josia Williams | 37 | Neice | House Maid | Virginia |
| 8 | Mary Kyle | 44 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Nannie Adkins | 24 | Niece | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Robert M. Woody | 58 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 11 | Hester A. Woody | 49 | Wife | Servant | Virginia |
| 12 | Asa Jackson | 37 | Head | Painter | Virginia |
| 13 | Evelyn Jackson | 37 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Henry Jackson | 20 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Carlie M. White | 23 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 16 | Flossie B. White | 24 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Betty J. White | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 18 | Sarah F. Nichols | 71 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 19 | Sarah M. Nichols | 26 | Daughter | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 20 | Ella N. Creasy | 40 | Daughter | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 21 | John A. Boggs | 42 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 22 | Mabel I. Boggs | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Frank N. Boggs | 69 | Father | — | Missouri |
| 24 | Rosa A. Boggs | 62 | Mother | — | Virginia |
| 25 | James E. Hunter THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Machinist | Virginia |
| 26 | Willie Hunter | 47 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 27 | Mabel I. Hunter | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Mildred R. Hunter | 20 | Daughter | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Margaret L. Hunter | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Mae E. Hunter | 19 | Daughter | Cook | Virginia |
| 31 | James E. Jr. Hunter | 18 | Son | Attendant | Virginia |
| 32 | John M. Hunter | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 33 | Marie V. Hunter | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Melvena I. Hunter | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 35 | Melba R. Hunter | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Frankie R. Hunter | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Frances Barksdale | 63 | Head | Cook | Virginia |
| 38 | Isom D. Barksdale | 76 | Brother | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Crockett Sayers | 53 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Helen Sayers | 42 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
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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)