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James Morris — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this James Morris across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Building Office |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 750 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Morris | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| James Morris | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| James Morris | Other | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| William Morris | Other | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Ruth Morris | Other | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Dolores Morris | Other | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| John Morris | Other | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Rosina Morris | Other | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| William Morris | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Nannie Morris | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Delaware, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Delaware, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | driver |
| Industry | hauling |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 10 household members
| Surname | Morris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Building Office |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 750 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links James Morris across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Morris
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03708-00445)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sadie Fader | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Bernard Fader | 18 | Son | Machinist'S Assistant | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Betty Blackman | 21 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Theodore Blackman | 23 | Son-in-law | Meat Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Emmett Thomas | 24 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Maisie Thomas | 36 | Wife | Elevator Operator | Maryland |
| 47 | James Morris THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Porter | Virginia |
| 48 | Nannie Morris | 55 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 49 | Martha Morris | 19 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 50 | William Morris | 36 | Son | Elevator Operator | Virginia |
| 51 | Rosina Morris | 35 | Daughter-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | William Jr. Morris | 14 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | John Morris | 13 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Dolores Morris | 11 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | James Morris | 10 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Ruth Morris | 8 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Lucy Smith | 29 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 58 | Sarah A. Bennett | 72 | Sister | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Jessie Mitchell | 40 | Lodger | Domestic | South Carolina |
| 60 | Gilbert Love | 29 | Head | Presser | North Carolina |
| 61 | Elizabeth Love | 25 | Wife | Hairdresser | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Arnold Gaskins | 23 | Brother-in-law | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Thelma Gaskins | 19 | Sister-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 64 | Mendel Gaskins | 2 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Fritz Robinson | 50 | Head | Carpenter | British West Indies |
| 66 | Luella Robinson | 48 | Wife | Cook | Virginia |
| 67 | John Pointer | 44 | Lodger | Chauffeur | North Carolina |
| 68 | Thomas Robinson | 50 | Head | Cleaner | Virginia |
| 69 | Mary Robinson | 45 | Wife | Maid | Virginia |
| 70 | Walter Fletcher | 25 | Step-son | Helper | Virginia |
| 71 | Annie Wright | 33 | Lodger | Presser | Virginia |
| 72 | George B. Gary | 27 | Head | Mill Worker | South Carolina |
| 73 | Idaeta Gary | 24 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Delores L. Gary | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | George Jr. Gary | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Edward White | 28 | Lodger | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 77 | Gladys White | 24 | Lodger | Housework | South Carolina |
| 78 | Thomas J. Toler | 54 | Head | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 79 | Bertha Toler | 36 | Wife | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 80 | Gaylon Wigington | 65 | Father-in-law | Janitor | Virginia |
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)