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James Mcbride — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Adair-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this James Mcbride across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Adair-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1855), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 85
b. ~1855
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Adair-County, Iowa |
| Surname | McBride |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 85 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenfield Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Greenfield Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1855 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mcbride | Son | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| James Mcbride | Head | — | 85 | ~1855 |
Census Appearances
1920
Adair, Iowa
Head, age 64
Adair, Iowa · implied b. ~1856 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McBride |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Expressman |
| Industry | and Dray Carrier |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Adair, Iowa
Head, age 75
Adair, Iowa · implied b. ~1855 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McBride |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Drayline |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Adair-County, Iowa
Head, age 85
Adair-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1855 — 2 household members
| Surname | McBride |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 85 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenfield Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adair |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links James Mcbride across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Mcbride
Head · 1940 · age 85 · b. ~1855 · Iowa
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Adair-County, Iowa
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01136-00122)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clair L. Martin | 36 | Head | General | Iowa |
| 2 | Marjorie J. Martin | 34 | Wife | Office Worker | Iowa |
| 3 | Bernice R. Martin | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 4 | Billie O. Martin | 13 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 5 | Thelma Martin | 2 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 6 | Thomas L. Dulany | 60 | Head | Mason | Nebraska |
| 7 | Carrie Dulany | 54 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 8 | Helen L. Dulany | 17 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 9 | Nellie Fessler | 79 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Henry H. Suchy | 53 | Head | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 12 | Mary E. Suchy | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 13 | Mary G. Suchy | 17 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 14 | William H. Suchy | 17 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 15 | Louise E. Suchy | 12 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 16 | Peter Welch | 59 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 17 | James Mcbride THIS PERSON | 85 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | John M. Mcbride | 54 | Son | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 19 | Roy C. Dorsey | 40 | Head | Lineman | Iowa |
| 20 | Merle M. Dorsey | 40 | Wife | Operator | Iowa |
| 21 | Raymond L. Dorsey | 20 | Son | Bookkeeper | Iowa |
| 22 | Grace Miller | 60 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 23 | Robert Provitt | 14 | Grandson | — | Iowa |
| 24 | Jerry R. Madsen | 31 | Head | Upholster | Iowa |
| 25 | Pauline K. Madsen | 37 | Wife | Stenographer | Iowa |
| 26 | Arnold R. Madsen | 4 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 27 | Clarence H. Roberts | 33 | Head | Partner Operator | Kansas |
| 28 | Mildred H. Roberts | 27 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 29 | Jeanette D. Roberts | 6 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 30 | Larry L. Roberts | 4 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 31 | Brenda J. Roberts | 2 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 32 | Harold R. Wakefield | 33 | Head | Attendant | Iowa |
| 33 | Ruth F. Wakefield | 26 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 34 | Eunice M. Wakefield | 2 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 35 | Morris S. Shepherd | 67 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Glenn H. Bricker | 42 | Head | Partner Barber | Iowa |
| 37 | Bernice M. Bricker | 38 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 38 | Marie L. Bricker | 17 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 39 | Harold W. Bricker | 16 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 40 | Blanche L. Bricker | 14 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
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)