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James Simpson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Westchester-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this James Simpson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Westchester-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Westchester-County, New York |
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Yonkers |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Westchester |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Yonkers |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Simpson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Irene Simpson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Simpson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Elizabeth Simpson | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Westchester, New …
Head, age 31
Westchester, New York · implied b. ~1889 — 2 household members
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Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Industry | Grocery Truck |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1917 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Westchester, New …
Head, age 42
Westchester, New York · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1913 |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Ass. Supt |
| Industry | A&P Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 66 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Westchester-County, New …
Head, age 52
Westchester-County, New York · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
| Surname | Simpson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Yonkers |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Westchester |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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James Simpson
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Westchester-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Westchester-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02866-00377)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frances Mahig | 27 | Daughter | Secretary | New York |
| 2 | John Mahig | 25 | Son | Delivery | New York |
| 3 | Mary Mahig | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 4 | James Simpson THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Clerk | Scotland |
| 5 | Elizabeth Simpson | 49 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 6 | Irene Simpson | 18 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 7 | Audrey Simpson | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 8 | Adele Brandes | 41 | Head | — | New York |
| 9 | Evelyn Brandes | 20 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 10 | Dorothy Tarbox | 39 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 11 | Cynthia Tarbox | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 12 | William Floodman | 28 | Head | Attendant | New York |
| 13 | Mary Floodman | 30 | Wife | Nurse | Mass |
| 14 | William Floodman | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 15 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 16 | Allen Morrison | 50 | Head | Teller | New York |
| 17 | Millie Morrison | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 18 | Donald Waist | 34 | Head | Auto Mechanic | New York |
| 19 | Elizabeth Waist | 37 | Wife | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 20 | Oscar Holzschuck | 48 | Head | Baker | Germany |
| 21 | Minna Holzschuck | 58 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 22 | Vincent Ditrano | 35 | Head | Contractor | New York |
| 23 | Edith Ditrano | 30 | Wife | — | New York |
| 24 | Vincent Ditrano | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 25 | Diedrich Sprockle | 35 | Head | Salesman | Germany |
| 26 | Peter Thorsen | 38 | Head | Superintendent | Norway |
| 27 | Ingeborg Thorsen | 33 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 28 | Walter Sahrig | 34 | Head | Carpenter | Germany |
| 29 | Marjorie Sahrig | 27 | Wife | — | New York |
| 30 | Walter Sahrig | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 31 | Wilford Shaner | 27 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 32 | Alma Shaner | 24 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | Faith Shaner | 1 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 34 | Charles Best | 25 | Head | Serviceman | Penna |
| 35 | Irene Best | 25 | Wife | — | New York |
| 36 | Anna Smith | 40 | Head | Operator | New York |
| 37 | Anna Smith | 67 | Mother | — | New York |
| 38 | Edmund Mccarton | 26 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 39 | Henrietta Mccarton | 26 | Wife | Clerk | New York |
| 40 | Mary Mckelly | 56 | Head | — | New York |
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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)