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James Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Charleston-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this James Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Charleston-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1900), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Charleston-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Charleston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Charleston |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tobacco Case |
| Industry | Cigar Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 280 |
| Highest Grade | No 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Tobacco Case |
| Township / Ward | Charleston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Nelson | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Frederick Nelson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Mary Nelson | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1920
Charleston, South …
Head, age 20
Charleston, South Carolina · implied b. ~1900
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Charleston, South …
Head, age 31
Charleston, South Carolina · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Fertilizer Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Charleston-County, South …
Head, age 40
Charleston-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1900 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Charleston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Charleston |
| Occupation | Tobacco Case |
| Industry | Cigar Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 280 |
| Highest Grade | No 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links James Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Charleston-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Charleston-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03794-00440)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Young | 16 | Daughter | Servant | South Carolina |
| 2 | Lucille Simmons | 13 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 3 | Ann Zoller | 11 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 4 | Isaac Drayton | 44 | Head | Coal Shute Operator | South Carolina |
| 5 | Emma Brown | 40 | Head | Servant | South Carolina |
| 6 | J. T. Massey | 35 | Head | Dentist | South Carolina |
| 7 | Annie Massey | 24 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 8 | Herbert Massey | 11 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 9 | Cleveland Drayton | 29 | Head | Binder-Shaper | South Carolina |
| 10 | Bernice Drayton | 24 | Wife | Wrapper-Layer | South Carolina |
| 11 | Sarah Ann Drayton | 17 | Sister | Dishwasher | South Carolina |
| 12 | Edward Lawrence | 26 | Lodger | Stacker | South Carolina |
| 13 | Mary Shepherd | 45 | Head | Cook | South Carolina |
| 14 | Anna Brown | 25 | Head | Laundress | South Carolina |
| 15 | Extra Line Brown | None | — | — | — |
| 16 | Jesse Mitchell | 26 | Head | Butler | South Carolina |
| 17 | Bernice Mitchell | 22 | Wife | Maid | South Carolina |
| 18 | Sylvan Williams | 30 | Head | Servant | South Carolina |
| 19 | Dorothy Williams | 25 | Sister | Maid | South Carolina |
| 20 | George Barnwell | 29 | Lodger | Porter | Florida |
| 21 | Viola Bailey | 23 | Head | Box Maker | South Carolina |
| 22 | Verna Bailey | 12 | Neice | — | South Carolina |
| 23 | Annie Bailey | 10 | Neice | — | South Carolina |
| 24 | Elijah Hazleton | 30 | Lodger | Truck Driver | South Carolina |
| 25 | James Nelson THIS PERSON | 40 | Head | Tobacco Case | South Carolina |
| 26 | Mary Jane Nelson | 35 | Wife | Dishwasher | South Carolina |
| 27 | Frederick Nelson | 14 | Son | Delivery Boy | South Carolina |
| 28 | Nellie Martin | 57 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 29 | Anna Brown | 25 | Head | Laundress | South Carolina |
| 30 | Thomas Robinson | 11 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 31 | Ella Mae Brown | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 32 | Daniel Brown | 5 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 33 | Margaret Brown | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 34 | Hazel Brown | None | EXTRA LINE | — | — |
| 35 | Louette Martin | 67 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 36 | Roger Wilford | 38 | Son | Co-Partner | South Carolina |
| 37 | Clara O'Ke Wilford | 15 | Son | Helper | South Carolina |
| 38 | Adam Jr. Wilford | 15 | Grandchild | Plumber'S Helper | South Carolina |
| 39 | Howard A. Thompson | 41 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Alma Thompson | 38 | Wife | Seamstress | South Carolina |
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)