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James Jennings — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this James Jennings across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Annie & Annie — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Jennings |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Retail Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 298 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Dallas City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Jennings | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| James Jennings | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Annie Jennings | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dallas, Texas
Son, age 1
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jennings |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Dallas, Texas
Son, age 11
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jennings |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Son, age 21
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1919 — 3 household members
| Surname | Jennings |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Retail Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 298 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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 Jennings across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Annie Jennings (~0.92 confidence) and mother Annie Jennings (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Annie Jennings
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Annie Jennings
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Jennings
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Texas
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Sibling
Lloyd Jennings
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
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 — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04175-00777)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harold Orin Beebe | 43 | Head | Playground Supervisor | New York |
| 42 | Olivia O. Beebe | 32 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 43 | Herbert Harry Beebe | 3 | Son | — | Texas |
| 44 | James M. Davis | 37 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Alabama |
| 45 | Lou O. Davis | 27 | Wife | Telephone Operator | Texas |
| 46 | Ella G. Polk | 62 | Head | — | Texas |
| 47 | William C. Meyers | 67 | Head | Raise Truck | Missouri |
| 48 | Martha O. Meyers | 49 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 49 | Lena Meyers | 61 | Sister | Rug Binding | Missouri |
| 50 | Ernest Martin Bush | 57 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 51 | Fannie A. Bush | 53 | Wife | Saleswoman | Texas |
| 52 | Lorraine Bush | 19 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 53 | Dee M. Manas | 26 | Head | Tabulating Machine Operator | Texas |
| 54 | Vivian M. Manas | 23 | Wife | Clerical | Oklahoma |
| 55 | Ellie S. Marshall | 54 | Head | Street Car Operator | Texas |
| 56 | Blanche E. Marshall | 53 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 57 | John D. Rev. Gillespie | 52 | Roomer | Minister | South Carolina |
| 58 | Louisa A. Gillespie | 47 | Roomer | — | Alabama |
| 59 | I. J. Fenn | 40 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 60 | Alta Fenn | 44 | Wife | Cashier | Texas |
| 61 | Thomas Perkins | 24 | Step son | Salesman | Texas |
| 62 | H. O. Searcy | 40 | Head | Auto Body Shaper | Texas |
| 63 | B. A. Davis | 24 | Head | Deliveryman | Texas |
| 64 | Lorena O. Davis | 23 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 65 | Richard Davis | 2 | Son | — | Texas |
| 66 | Albert William Ladymon | 30 | Head | Electrician | Texas |
| 67 | Ruth V. Ladymon | 29 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 68 | Charles S. Ladymon | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 69 | C. J. Mcgee | 29 | Head | Baker | Texas |
| 70 | Angeline Mcgee | 20 | Wife | Saleswoman | Texas |
| 71 | August Mallett | 48 | Head | Packer | Louisiana |
| 72 | Ora Eugene Mallett | 42 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 73 | Darwas Frances Mallett | 13 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 74 | A. G. Mallett | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 75 | Annie Jennings | 53 | Head | Nurse | Texas |
| 76 | Lloyd Jennings | 35 | Son | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 77 | James Jennings THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Salesman | Texas |
| 78 | V. L. Ponto | 25 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 79 | Avis Ponto | 23 | Sister | Presser | Texas |
| 80 | Mildred Ponto | 20 | Sister | Presser | Texas |
Pedigree Summary
James + 1 sibling
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)