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James Orr — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this James Orr across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Orr |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | ticket taker |
| Industry | theatre |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 545 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Ticket Taker |
| Township / Ward | Columbus |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Orr | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Gertrude Orr | Daughter | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1910
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 47
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Orr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Years Married | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Shops |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1920
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 57
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Orr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 67
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Orr |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Night watchman |
| Industry | Museum |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Franklin-County, Ohio
Head, age 77
Franklin-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 2 household members
| Surname | Orr |
| Given Name | James E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Occupation | ticket taker |
| Industry | theatre |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 545 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links James Orr across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Orr
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03246-00179)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul D. Crouse | 21 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 2 | Rosemary Crouse | 21 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 3 | Irvine M. Weel | 53 | Mother-in-law | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Marilyn J. Crouse | 0 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Clarence R. Barnes | 45 | Head | Broker | Ohio |
| 6 | Floda V. Barnes | 37 | Wife | — | W. Va. |
| 7 | Marilyn J. Barnes | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Ohio |
| 8 | Willa R. Barnes | 14 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Marjorie A. Barnes | 12 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Richard Becker | 44 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Ky. |
| 11 | Ethel N. Becker | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 12 | Gwendolyn Becker | 16 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Howard F. Wilson | 25 | Stepson | Chemist | Ohio |
| 14 | James E. Orr THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | Ticket Taker | Ohio |
| 15 | Gertrude Orr | 50 | Daughter | Machine Operator | Ohio |
| 16 | Claude A. Steele | 35 | Head | Trucker | Va. |
| 17 | Rosalee Steele | 33 | Wife | — | W. Va. |
| 18 | Herbert W. Steele | 14 | Son | — | W. Va. |
| 19 | Robert L. Steele | 12 | Son | — | W. Va. |
| 20 | John A. Steele | 10 | Son | — | W. Va. |
| 21 | Sarah Lou Steele | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Sarah Warden | 73 | Mother | — | W. Va. |
| 23 | Wm. Nied | 65 | Head | Coach Cleaner | Germany |
| 24 | Mary H. Nied | 68 | Wife | — | N. Y. |
| 25 | Charles H. Ralston | 40 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 26 | Nell Ralston | 37 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 27 | Robert F. Ralston | 15 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 28 | Charlene L. Ralston | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 29 | Howard B. Young | 44 | Head | Manager | Penn. |
| 30 | Jessie M. Young | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 31 | Geneva N. Young | 22 | Daughter | Comptometer Operator | Ohio |
| 32 | Howard D. Young | 15 | Son | Clerk | Ohio |
| 33 | Carl Rea | 22 | Nephew | Clerk | Ohio |
| 34 | Hugh Rea | 22 | Nephew | Clerk | Ohio |
| 35 | S. D. Burnett | 67 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Lula M. Burnett | 55 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Lila E. Gearhart | 55 | Sister-in-law | Practical Nurse | Ohio |
| 38 | Frank L. Phelps | 59 | Head | Steamfitter | Mich. |
| 39 | Margaret A. Phelps | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 40 | Frances E. Phelps | 30 | Daughter | Stenographer | Ohio |
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)