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We have 3299 US Census records for James Shepherd, from 1900 to 1950, across 50 states and DC.

What's in a James Shepherd 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 Shepherd'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 Shepherd census records free?

Yes. All James Shepherd 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 Shepherd?

We have James Shepherd records from the 1900 through 1950 US Federal Census, across 50 states and DC. Use the year and state filters to narrow your results.

How do I find James Shepherd 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 Shepherd?

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 Shepherd — US Census Records & Model Tree

We found 3299 free census records for James Shepherd across 6 census years (1900–1950), in 50 states and DC and 1053 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
1940	James E. Shepherd	21	Lauderdale-County, Mississippi	Mississippi	Truck Driver	Son
1940	James D. Shepherd	70	Bibb-County, Georgia	Virginia	Watchman	Head
1920	James Shepherd		San Francisco, California	Scotland	Driver	Head
1920	James A. Shepherd		Darke, Ohio	Ohio	Farmer	Head
1920	James O Shepherd		Fluvanna, Virginia	Virginia	Lawyer	Head
1930	James Shepherd		Hall, Nebraska	Iowa	Marker & Sorter	Head
1930	James Shepherd		Deer Lodge, Montana	England	—	Head
1940	James Shepherd	58	Benton-County, Washington	Oregon	Clerk	Head
1920	James H Shepherd		Washington, Texas	Texas	Cook	Head
1940	James Shepherd	58	Keokuk-County, Iowa	Iowa	Farmer	Head
1940	James M. Shepherd	15	Jefferson-County, Alabama	Alabama	—	Son
1940	James Shepherd	12	Adair-County, Kentucky	Kentucky	—	Son
1930	James B. Shepherd		Polk, Iowa	Iowa	Brakeman	Head
1930	James A. A. Shepherd		Carroll, Virginia	Virginia	None	Son
1940	James Shepherd	21	Atlantic-County, New Jersey	Delaware	Plumber'S Helper	Son
1910	James H Shepherd		Dale, Alabama	Alabama	Farm Laborer	Son
1930	James Shepherd		Union, Arkansas	Arkansas	Farmer	Head
1930	James K. Shepherd		Neshoba, Mississippi	Mississippi	Farmer	Head
1930	James Shepherd		Miller, Missouri	Missouri	Truck Driver	Head
1920	James Shepherd		Clayton, Georgia	Georgia	None	Son
1940	James J. Shepherd	13	Orleans-County, Louisiana	Louisiana	—	Son
1930	James Shepherd		Harris, Texas	Texas	None	Son
1940	James Shepherd	12	Darlington-County, South Carolina	South Carolina	—	Son
1910	James Shepherd		Floyd, Kentucky	Kentucky	Farmer	Head
1940	James Shepherd	11	Johnson-County, Georgia	Georgia	—	Son
1920	James R Shepherd		Johnson, Missouri	Missouri	None	Son
1940	James L. Shepherd	17	Moffat-County, Colorado	Colorado	—	Son
1940	James M Shepherd	35	Reno-County, Kansas	Kansas	Laborer	Head
1910	James Shepherd		Estill, Kentucky	Kentucky	Farmer	Head
1940	James B. Shepherd	12	Hickman-County, Tennessee	Tennessee	—	Son

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About James Shepherd US Census Records & Model Tree

We've indexed 3299 free, proprietary US Census records for James Shepherd across 1900–1950, covering 50 states and DC: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, 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 3299 US Census records for James Shepherd, from 1900 to 1950, across 50 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 Shepherd'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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd records from the 1900 through 1950 US Federal Census, across 50 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.