JM
James Morris — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this James Morris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & John — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Athletic Trainer |
| Industry | College |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1350 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Athletic Trainer |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Morris | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| James Morris | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Richard Morris | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| John Morris | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Thomas Morris | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Nelle Morris | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 5
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1915 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read | No |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 16
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 26
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Athletic Trainer |
| Industry | College |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1350 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Morris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Morris (~0.92 confidence) and father John Morris (~0.92 confidence) and father John Morris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nelle Morris (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nelle Morris (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Morris
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Morris
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Morris
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nelle Morris
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nelle Morris
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Morris
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Indiana
★ You are viewing this record
Sibling
Thomas Morris
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Morris
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Morris
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
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 — Marion-County, Indiana
Open full size
1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01126-00162)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hunter Leonard Huter | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Charlotte Huter | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 43 | Miller Rosa L. Huter | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 44 | Edgar W. Love | 59 | Head | Interior Decorator | Indiana |
| 45 | Leoti P. Love | 45 | Wife | Dress Fitter | Indiana |
| 46 | James B. Love | 20 | Son | Photographer | Indiana |
| 47 | Annabell Caster | 20 | Granddaughter | Tube Maker | Indiana |
| 48 | Mabel Pittman | 60 | Lodger | Saleslady | Indiana |
| 49 | Carl H. Barefield | 48 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 50 | Lula M. Barefield | 46 | Wife | Milk Buyer | Indiana |
| 51 | Myrla L. Barefield | 29 | Daughter | Saleslady | Indiana |
| 52 | John T. Morris | 57 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
| 53 | Nelle G. Morris | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 54 | James H. Morris THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Athletic Trainer | Indiana |
| 55 | John T. Morris | 22 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 56 | Thomas F. Morris | 21 | Son | Electrician | Indiana |
| 57 | Richard E. Morris | 20 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Joseph L. O'Connell | 47 | Head | General Foreman | Indiana |
| 59 | Ella O'Connell | 44 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Joseph Jr. O'Connell | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Paul O'Connell | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Clarence B. Vaughn | 44 | Head | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 63 | Annie F. Vaughn | 42 | Wife | Saleslady | Kentucky |
| 64 | Harry H. Agal | 50 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 65 | Martha B. Agal | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | John B. Agal | 17 | Son | Grocery Clerk | Indiana |
| 67 | Isabel Wolf | 22 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Clifford Jr. Wolf | 24 | Son-in-law | Plater | Indiana |
| 69 | Cyril D. Peters | 44 | Head | Manager Telegraph | Illinois |
| 70 | May Peters | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Mary L. Peters | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 72 | George Peters | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Edward L. Boerzig | 42 | Head | Checking Agent Asst. | Indiana |
| 74 | Claire E. Boerzig | 40 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Edward L. Jr. Boerzig | 16 | Son | Musician | Indiana |
| 76 | David A. Boerzig | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Immer M. Welsh | 37 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 78 | Viola P. Welsh | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 79 | Donald E. Welsh | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Annie H. Riebel | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
James + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)