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James Rogers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this James Rogers across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1926), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1926
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Rogers |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | COOK |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Yes 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Chicago City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1926 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velma Rogers | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Dolores Rogers | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Patricia Rogers | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Betty Rogers | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Thelma Rogers | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Ruby Rogers | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Anna Rogers | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Brice Rogers | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| James Rogers | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Arthur Rogers | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Ruby Rogers | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1930
Cook, Illinois
Son, age 4
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1926 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rogers |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Son, age 14
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1926 — 11 household members
| Surname | Rogers |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | COOK |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Yes 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Rogers across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Rogers
Son · 1940 · age 14 · b. ~1926 · Illinois
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Sibling
Arthur Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Patricia Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Velma Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thelma Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dolores Rogers
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruby Rogers
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 — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00978-00496)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Duncan | 61 | Head | Mason | Scotland |
| 2 | Major Nichols | 37 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Anna M. Nichols | 35 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 4 | Henry Nichols | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Gertrude Nichols | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Major Jr. Nichols | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Dorothy Nichols | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Ella Nichols | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Brice Rogers | 68 | Head | Tool Clerk | Tennessee |
| 10 | Ruby May Rogers | 34 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 11 | Thelma M. Rogers | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Velma L. Rogers | 17 | Daughter | New Worker Helper | Illinois |
| 13 | Ruby E. Rogers | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | James B. Rogers THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Dolores S. Rogers | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Anna M. Rogers | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Betty Rogers | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Arthur Rogers | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Patricia Rogers | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 20 | John Kaufman | 42 | Head | Truck Driver | Mississippi |
| 21 | Naomi Kaufman | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 22 | William Momon | 37 | Head | Chemical Mixer | Alabama |
| 23 | Aletha Momon | 27 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 24 | Louise Momon | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 25 | William Jr. Momon | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 26 | James Momon | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Yvone Momon | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | James B. Mcclive | 31 | Lodger | Dish Washer | Tennessee |
| 29 | Hattie Miles | 57 | Head | — | No. Carolina |
| 30 | Leon Thom | 30 | Son | Porter | No. Carolina |
| 31 | Aubrey Jr. Bevine | 39 | Head | Core Maker | Tennessee |
| 32 | Hazel Bevine | 39 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Aubrey Jr. Bevine | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Lula Baskett | 58 | Sister in law | Utility Maid | Missouri |
| 35 | Dorothy Baskett | 26 | Sister in law | — | Missouri |
| 36 | Melvin Baskett | 47 | Brother in law | Porter | Missouri |
| 37 | Gray King | 20 | Lodger | Porter | Alabama |
| 38 | Andrew Robinson | 5 | Lodger | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Patrick T. Howard | 54 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 40 | Nellie Howard | 46 | Wife | Chamber Maid | Arkansas |
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)