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James Norris — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this James Norris across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | James C |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Loader trucks |
| Industry | Food Broker Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Loader Trucks |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Norris | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Clara Norris | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Andrew Wimsatt | Other | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Juventius Norris | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Clara Norris | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ariel Norris | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| James Norris | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Sarah Wimsatt | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Other, age 16
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Box Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Son, age 28
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1912 — 8 household members
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | James C |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Loader trucks |
| Industry | Food Broker Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Norris across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Norris
Son · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Sarah Wimsatt
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Christina Norris
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ariel Norris
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clara Norris
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01373-00227)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clarence R Wilson | 17 | Son | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 42 | Martha A Wilson | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | David J Wilson | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Timm Wilson | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | James R Wilson | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 46 | Hattie E Wilson | 23 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | James E Wilson | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Donna D Wilson | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Oscar Lee | 28 | Head | Automobile Mech | Kentucky |
| 50 | Alice Lee | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | James R Jones | 12 | Step-son | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Dorothy Jones | 10 | Step-daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Ewell Berry | 72 | Father-in-law | Night Watchman | Kentucky |
| 54 | Edward Harris | 29 | Head | Driver Truck | Kentucky |
| 55 | Lily Mae Harris | 26 | Wife | Pack Bottles | Kentucky |
| 56 | Edward Glenn Wilson | 59 | Head | Secretary Can | Kentucky |
| 57 | Louise E Wilson | 61 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Lillian M Wheatley | 33 | Daughter | Weigh Tobacco | Kentucky |
| 59 | Fred E Wheatley | 15 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Guy Irvin | 46 | Head | Proprietor | Kentucky |
| 61 | Bertha Irvin | 36 | Wife | Helps Husband | Indiana |
| 63 | Juventius Norris | 54 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Clara M Norris | 55 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 65 | James C Norris THIS PERSON | 28 | Son | Loader Trucks | Kentucky |
| 66 | Ariel Henry Norris | 20 | Son | Loader Trucks | Kentucky |
| 67 | Christina Norris | 18 | Daughter | Floor Woman | Kentucky |
| 68 | Clara Elizabeth Norris | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Andrew A Wimsatt | 26 | Son-in-law | Operator Saw | Kentucky |
| 70 | Sarah K Wimsatt | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Charles Prince | 29 | Head | Rock Dresser | Kentucky |
| 72 | Elsa Prince | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | George Edward Prince | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Melvin P Prince | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Donald R Prince | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Charles B Crowder | 29 | Head | Furnace Helper | Kentucky |
| 77 | Gladys Crowder | 23 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Charles Jr Crowder | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Edward W Ashabraner | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 80 | Mary Ashabraner | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
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)