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James Peters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lewis-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this James Peters across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lewis-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1896), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Head
Born: Washington
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lewis-County, Washington |
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morton Town |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Industry | loader |
| Class of Worker | logging |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Township / Ward | Morton Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Peters | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Donald Peters | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Stella Peters | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| James Peters | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Melbert Peters | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lewis, Washington
Head, age 34
Lewis, Washington · implied b. ~1896 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Sawyer |
| Industry | Wood Camp |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Lewis-County, Washington
Head, age 44
Lewis-County, Washington · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morton Town |
| Occupation | 40 |
| Industry | loader |
| Class of Worker | logging |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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Our Model Tree links James Peters across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Peters
Head · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Lewis-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Lewis-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04351-00203)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earl W. Rockwood | 23 | Head | Loader | Washington |
| 2 | Lois L. Rockwood | 21 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 3 | Edward E. Rockwood | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 4 | Marilyn M. Rockwood | 0 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 5 | William J. Grace | 54 | Head | Fireman | Illinois |
| 6 | Anne M. Grace | 61 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 7 | James E. Johnston | 70 | Lodger | — | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Lee J. Johnston | 68 | Lodger | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 9 | Charlie E. Engle | 57 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 10 | Ada L. Engle | 64 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 11 | Stewart G. Chambers | 39 | Head | Faller | Virginia |
| 12 | Fannie R. Chambers | 48 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Wayne J. Chambers | 14 | Son | — | Washington |
| 14 | Nola M. Ball | 25 | Step-daughter | Teacher | Virginia |
| 15 | Julia M. Ball | 20 | Daughter | Clerical Work | Virginia |
| 16 | Ernest E. Gerres | 36 | Head | Brakeman | France |
| 17 | Leora B. Gerres | 32 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 18 | Dennis D. Gerres | 9 | Son | — | Washington |
| 19 | Irene Sullivan | 12 | Step-daughter | — | Washington |
| 20 | Edgar L. Tiller | 34 | Head | 40 | Virginia |
| 21 | Edna R. Tiller | 30 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Laurel L. Tiller | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 23 | John B. Sword | 41 | Head | 40 | Kentucky |
| 24 | Jessie B. Sword | 36 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 25 | Mary Jo Sword | 10 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 26 | Clarence B. Patterson | 31 | Head | Agent | Washington |
| 27 | Essie E. Patterson | 27 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 28 | Paul C. Weber | 48 | Head | 40 | Washington |
| 29 | Bob L. Weber | 17 | Son | 32 | Washington |
| 30 | James M. Peters THIS PERSON | 44 | Head | 40 | Washington |
| 31 | Frances L. Peters | 17 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 32 | Melbert L. Peters | 15 | Son | — | Washington |
| 33 | Stella M. Peters | 8 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 34 | Donald R. Peters | 7 | Son | — | Washington |
| 35 | James F. Davis | 54 | Head | Bucker | Alabama |
| 36 | Mary Davis | 49 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Thomas D. Williams | 44 | Head | Merchant | Colorado |
| 38 | Della M. Williams | 47 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 39 | George E. Williams | 16 | Son | — | Washington |
| 40 | Thomas A. Williams | 15 | Son | — | Washington |
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)