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James Sloan — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this James Sloan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Jamie & J — first a head (b.~1916), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Sloan |
| Given Name | James B. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Valve Inspector |
| Industry | Pipe Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1080 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Valve Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Birmingham |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sloan | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| James Sloan | Head | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Patsy Sloan | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Gladys Sloan | Spouse | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 4
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1916 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sloan |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 14
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sloan |
| Given Name | James B Jr |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Head, age 24
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1916 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sloan |
| Given Name | James B. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Valve Inspector |
| Industry | Pipe Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1080 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Sloan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Jamie Sloan (~0.92 confidence) and father J Sloan (~0.92 confidence) and father James Sloan (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Jamie Sloan
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
J Sloan
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
James Sloan
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Sloan
Head · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Alabama
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00092-00725)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edna M. Vrucks | 31 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 42 | Richard S. Vrucks | 7 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Martha J. Vrucks | 1 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 44 | William D. Brockman | 32 | Head | Store Keeper | Alabama |
| 45 | Gladys N. Brockman | 32 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 46 | William G. Brockman | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 47 | James B. Jr. Sloan THIS PERSON | 24 | Head | Valve Inspector | Alabama |
| 48 | Gladys I. Sloan | 24 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Patsy M. Sloan | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Mary E. Sloan | 1 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 51 | Nettie A. Vray | 63 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Maud Simmons | 64 | Roomer | — | Missouri |
| 53 | Squire D. Simmons | 21 | Roomer Son | Radio Operator | Oklahoma |
| 54 | James M. Jr. Parrish | 25 | Roomer | Salesman | Alabama |
| 55 | Nelle R. Parrish | 20 | Roomer Wife | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Martha E. Rockett | 60 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Louie D. Rockett | 42 | Son | Florist | Alabama |
| 58 | Onnie M. Rockett | 32 | Daughter in law | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Miles Q. Kiner | 36 | Head | Railroad Brakeman | Georgia |
| 60 | Maurine Kiner | 36 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 61 | Bettie Jean Kiner | 9 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 62 | Margerie L. Kiner | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Sylvia M. Kiner | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Joseph E. Bowman | 32 | Head | Sewing Machine Repairman | Georgia |
| 65 | Nina M. Bowman | 28 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 66 | Nickie A. Bowman | 8 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 67 | Bettie J. Bowman | 5 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 68 | George E. Turner | 45 | Head | Railway Mail Clerk | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Bernice O. Turner | 42 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 70 | Ruth F. Turner | 18 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 71 | Ralph E. Turner | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Aultner I. Christy | 36 | Head | R.R. Brakeman | North Carolina |
| 73 | Lillian W. Christy | 33 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Lillian R. Christy | 14 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 75 | Bettie B. Christy | 12 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 76 | Peggie A. Christy | 7 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | Job G. White | 32 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Minnesota |
| 78 | Edith B. White | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Job B. White | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Carl B. Springfield | 31 | Head | Linotype Operator | Georgia |
Pedigree Summary
James
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)