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James Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Emery-County, Utah
Our Model Tree links this James Sherman across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Emery-County, Utah (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Utah
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Emery-County, Utah |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Utah |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Huntington City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Emery |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Utah |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | utah |
| Township / Ward | Huntington City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sherman | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Sherman | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Bennie Sherman | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Doris Sherman | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Lola Sherman | Spouse | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Wilford Sherman | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Dan Sherman | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Robert Sherman | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Ray Sherman | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
Census Appearances
1930
Emery, Utah
Son, age 6
Emery, Utah · implied b. ~1924 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | James C |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Utah |
| Father's Birthplace | Utah |
| Mother's Birthplace | Utah |
| Birth State | Utah |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | utah |
1940
Emery-County, Utah
Son, age 16
Emery-County, Utah · implied b. ~1924 — 9 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Utah |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Huntington City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Emery |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Utah |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | utah |
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 Sherman across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Sherman
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · Utah
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Sibling
Bennie Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Wilford Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Max Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ray Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dan Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
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 — Emery-County, Utah
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1940 US Federal Census — Emery-County, Utah
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04212-00950)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Sherman THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | Utah |
| 2 | Doris Sherman | 15 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 3 | Robert Sherman | 11 | Son | — | Utah |
| 4 | Wilford Sherman | 9 | Son | — | Utah |
| 5 | Dan Sherman | 7 | Son | — | Utah |
| 6 | Ray Sherman | 6 | Son | — | Utah |
| 7 | Bennie Sherman | 4 | Son | — | Utah |
| 8 | Max Sherman | 22 | Son | Laborer | Utah |
| 9 | Lola Sherman | 17 | wife | — | Utah |
| 10 | Leeroy Newell | 29 | Head | Miner | Utah |
| 11 | Alace Newell | 28 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 12 | Jean Newell | 5 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 13 | Duwane Newell | 2 | Son | — | Utah |
| 14 | Sarah Johansen | 56 | Head | — | Utah |
| 15 | Martha E Marshall | 56 | Head | — | Utah |
| 16 | Junius W. Marshall | 21 | Son | Miner | Utah |
| 17 | Nina M Marshall | 20 | Daughter | Cook | Utah |
| 18 | Leah R Marshall | 17 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 19 | John W. Marshall | 14 | Son | — | Utah |
| 20 | Alice M Cox | 52 | sister | — | Utah |
| 21 | Theo Lefroy | 52 | Head | Grader Man | Arizona |
| 22 | Katy A. Lefroy | 51 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 23 | Ruth Lefroy | 16 | daughter | — | Utah |
| 24 | Dan Lefroy | 14 | Son | — | Utah |
| 25 | Leorrian Lefroy | 9 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 26 | Louisa Johnson | 69 | Head | — | Utah |
| 27 | Clyde Johnson | 32 | Son | Manager | Utah |
| 28 | Ross Johnson | 26 | Son | Manager | Utah |
| 29 | Alberta Westover | 72 | Head | — | Utah |
| 30 | Sariah E Allen | 77 | Head | — | Utah |
| 31 | Cox Allen R Allen | 26 | Grandchild | Miner | Utah |
| 32 | Mica S. Truman | 74 | Head | — | Utah |
| 33 | Euzil Truman | 69 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 34 | Glen Truman | 32 | Son | Laborer | Utah |
| 35 | Lila Truman | 25 | Daughter | Dry Goods Saleslady | Utah |
| 36 | Eylen Simmons | 21 | Child | House Keeper | Utah |
| 37 | Niel B. Guymon | 30 | Head | Laborer | Utah |
| 38 | Oral Guymon | 25 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 39 | Luann Guymon | 5 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 40 | Arthur N. Guymon | 1 | Son | — | Utah |
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)