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James Russell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this James Russell across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: England
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Russell | Daughter | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Martha Russell | Daughter | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| James Russell | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Janet Russell | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Albert Russell | Son | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1900
Erie, New …
Head, age 32
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1868 |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1910
Erie, New …
Head, age 41
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1869 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Years Married | 20 |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1920
Erie, New …
Head, age 50
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1889 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Chemical Co |
| Class of Worker | S |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1901 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Erie, New …
Head, age 62
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Auto Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Head, age 72
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1868 — 5 household members
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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James Russell
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02824-00361)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Joseph Bodhorn | 38 | Head | Greeting Card Compositor | New York |
| 42 | Gertrude Bodhorn | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 43 | Richard Bodhorn | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 44 | Ellen Park | 73 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 45 | Kenneth Park | 32 | Son | Car Cleaner | New York |
| 46 | Mildred Park | 26 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 47 | Robert Park | 5 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 48 | Genevieve Park | 4 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 49 | Philos Park | 34 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 50 | Margaret Park | 24 | Wife | — | New York |
| 51 | Susan Mary Park | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 52 | James Gibson | 42 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 53 | Grace Gibson | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 54 | Edward Smith | 45 | Boarder | Mgr | Scotland |
| 55 | Olive Swincos | 38 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 56 | Jane Swincos | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 57 | Grace Papke | 40 | Partner | — | New York |
| 58 | Walter Papke | 16 | Nephew | — | New York |
| 59 | Norma Papke | 8 | Niece | — | New York |
| 60 | James Russell THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | — | England |
| 61 | Albert Russell | 47 | Son | Freight Men | New York |
| 62 | Martha Russell | 47 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 63 | Janet Russell | 18 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 64 | Evelyn Russell | 45 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 65 | Charles Coleman | 73 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 66 | Norman Coleman | 39 | Son | Stockkeeper | New York |
| 67 | Edward Hammersmith | 68 | Head | Butcher | New York |
| 68 | Frieda Hammersmith | 61 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 69 | Leo Meyers | 41 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 70 | Clara Meyers | 40 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Betty Ann Meyers | 14 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Norman Braker | 31 | Head | Custodian | New York |
| 73 | Blanche Braker | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 74 | Katherine Priester | 55 | Mother | Sewing | New York |
| 75 | Franklin Priester | 28 | Son-in-law | Clerk | New York |
| 76 | John Mctiernan | 46 | Head | Clerical | Penn |
| 77 | Ada Mctiernan | 53 | Wife | — | New York |
| 78 | Howard Schmidt | 28 | Son | Maker | New York |
| 79 | Theodore Reuman | 33 | Head | Printer | New York |
| 80 | Dorothy Reuman | 22 | Wife | — | New York |
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)