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We have 4457 US Census records for James Saunders, from 1900 to 1950, across 49 states and DC.

What's in a James Saunders census record?

You'll see James's age, birthplace, occupation, and relationship to the head of household — plus everyone else who lived in the same home. For 1940 and 1950 records, you can also view the original handwritten census page.

How do I use census records for family research?

Census records are a snapshot of a family every 10 years. You can follow James Saunders's household over time — see when children appear, when people move states, and who's living together. YourRoots connects census data with Tree Matching and AI tools so you can build out your tree faster.

Are James Saunders census records free?

Yes. All James Saunders census records on YourRoots are free to search and view — no subscription required. We built our own index from the original federal census images.

Which census years and states cover James Saunders?

We have James Saunders records from the 1900 through 1950 US Federal Census, across 49 states and DC. Use the year and state filters to narrow your results.

How do I find James Saunders in the census?

Start by narrowing the year and state. If you know an approximate birth year, use the age column to match — census age minus the census year gives you a birth year estimate. Household members, birthplace, and occupation help confirm you have the right person.

What is the Model Tree for James Saunders?

The Model Tree is YourRoots' unique feature that links a person across multiple census decades and reconstructs their likely family — parents, siblings, spouse, and children — based on household patterns. It turns isolated records into a connected family network.

Where does the census data come from?

All records originate from the US Federal Census microfilm digitized by NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). YourRoots re-indexed the original page images using modern AI, catching names and details that older transcriptions missed.

James Saunders — US Census Records & Model Tree

We found 4457 free census records for James Saunders across 6 census years (1900–1950), in 49 states and DC and 992 counties. Each record includes our Model Tree — the same person linked across decades using machine learning, with per-link confidence scores.

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Year	Name	Age	Location	Birthplace	Occupation	Relation
1920	James Saunders		Gates, North Carolina	North Carolina	—	Son
1940	James Saunders	26	Crawford-County, Iowa	Iowa	Farmer	Son
1930	James Saunders		Union, New Jersey	New Jersey	—	Son
1930	James Saunders		Baltimore, Maryland	Maryland	Laborer	Son
1930	James Saunders		New York, New York	New York	Clerk	Son
1920	James Saunders		Jefferson, Kentucky	Kentucky	—	Son
1940	James Saunders	43	Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania	Virginia	Janitor	Head
1930	James Saunders		Suwannee, Florida	Georgia	—	Son
1930	James Saunders		Fayette, West Virginia	West Virginia	—	Son
1930	James Saunders		Hampton, South Carolina	South Carolina	—	Son
1940	James W. Saunders	52	Colquitt-County, Georgia	Georgia	52	Head
1940	James Saunders	24	Cook-County, Illinois	Illinois	—	Son
1940	James Saunders	12	St.-Louis-County, Missouri	Missouri	—	Son
1930	James Saunders		Halifax, North Carolina	North Carolina	Farm Laborer	Son
1940	James Saunders	14	St.-Mary'S-County, Maryland	Maryland	—	Son
1940	James Saunders	23	Tazewell-County, Virginia	Virginia	Coal Miner	Son
1900	James Saunders	46	Anson, North Carolina	North Carolina	Farmer	Head
1940	James Saunders	11	Wyandotte-County, Kansas	Kansas	—	Son
1930	James Saunders		Nansemond, Virginia	North Carolina	Porter	Son
1940	James Saunders	12	Logan-County, West Virginia	West Virginia	—	Son
1940	James Saunders	32	Dixon-County, Nebraska	Nebraska	Trucker	Head
1940	James Saunders	46	Southampton-County, Virginia	North Carolina	House Cleaner	Head
1930	James Saunders		None, None	Virginia	—	Son
1930	James J. Jr. Saunders		Henrico, Virginia	Virginia	—	Son
1920	James M Saunders		Gallia, Ohio	Ohio	Farmer	Head
1910	James Saunders		Sumner, Tennessee	Tennessee	Farmer	Head
1930	James Saunders		Cleveland, North Carolina	North Carolina	—	Son
1940	James E. Saunders	21	Richmond-City-County, Virginia	Virginia	Salesman	Son
1920	James Saunders		Caswell, North Carolina	North Carolina	Labourer	Son
1920	James Saunders		Erie, Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	—	Son

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About James Saunders US Census Records & Model Tree

We've indexed 4457 free, proprietary US Census records for James Saunders across 1900–1950, covering 49 states and DC: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Each record includes our Model Tree — a longitudinal reconstruction that links the same person across census decades using machine learning (XGBoost record linkage). Every link carries a confidence score: Verified (≥0.99), Confirmed (≥0.95), or Linked (lower confidence). This tells you not just what the census says, but how reliably we've connected records across time.

Every record also shows the full household — who James lived with, their ages, birthplaces, and occupations. For 1940 and 1950 records, you can view the original handwritten census page from the National Archives.

How we build the Model Tree. YourRoots independently indexes US Census records from NARA microfilm and links persons across decades using XGBoost-based record linkage. Each link's confidence is a per-pair match score from the model. Household corroboration (co-residents appearing on the same census pages in multiple years) strengthens the signal. The Model Tree is not a family tree submitted by users — it's reconstructed from the census data itself.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

: We have 4457 US Census records for James Saunders, from 1900 to 1950, across 49 states and DC.
: You'll see James's age, birthplace, occupation, and relationship to the head of household — plus everyone else who lived in the same home. For 1940 and 1950 records, you can also view the original handwritten census page.
: Census records are a snapshot of a family every 10 years. You can follow James Saunders's household over time — see when children appear, when people move states, and who's living together. YourRoots connects census data with Tree Matching and AI tools so you can build out your tree faster.
: Yes. All James Saunders census records on YourRoots are free to search and view — no subscription required. We built our own index from the original federal census images.
: We have James Saunders records from the 1900 through 1950 US Federal Census, across 49 states and DC. Use the year and state filters above to narrow your results.
: Start by narrowing the year and state. If you know an approximate birth year, use the age column to match — census age minus the census year gives you a birth year estimate. Household members, birthplace, and occupation help confirm you have the right person.
: The Model Tree is YourRoots' unique feature that links a person across multiple census decades and reconstructs their likely family — parents, siblings, spouse, and children — based on household patterns. It turns isolated records into a connected family network.
: All records originate from the US Federal Census microfilm digitized by NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). YourRoots re-indexed the original page images using modern AI, catching names and details that older transcriptions missed.