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James Snyder — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Shenandoah-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this James Snyder across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Shenandoah-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Shenandoah-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Woodstock Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Shenandoah |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Own business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Township / Ward | Woodstock Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Snyder | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Kathryn Snyder | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| James Snyder | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Charles Snyder | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Harriet Snyder | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Shenandoah, Virginia
Head, age 22
Shenandoah, Virginia · implied b. ~1898 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Shenandoah, Virginia
Head, age 32
Shenandoah, Virginia · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | James S. V. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Tailor Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 18 |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Shenandoah-County, Virginia
Head, age 42
Shenandoah-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | James S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Woodstock Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Shenandoah |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Own business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links James Snyder across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Snyder
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Shenandoah-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Shenandoah-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04294-00276)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Jr. Hollingsworth | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Alexander F. Miller | 54 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 3 | Maggie L. Miller | 44 | Wife | Laundress | Virginia |
| 4 | Clara L. Miller | 23 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Virginia |
| 5 | Willard F. Miller | 22 | Son | Repair Man | Virginia |
| 6 | Charles H. Wilson | 59 | Head | — | West Virginia |
| 7 | Ruth E. Hundley | 36 | Housekeeper | — | Virginia |
| 8 | Helen L. Hundley | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Luther R. Mcallister | 50 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 10 | Mabel E. Mcallister | 46 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Charles P. Mcallister | 21 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 12 | Eunice B. Tracey | 37 | Help | — | Virginia |
| 13 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 14 | Hester F. Richard | 50 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Alton L. Richard | 19 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 16 | Geraldine Richard | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 17 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 18 | Hugh A. Knisley | 68 | Head | Contractor | Virginia |
| 19 | Elizabeth O. Knisley | 74 | Sister | — | Virginia |
| 20 | James S. Snyder THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Tailor | Virginia |
| 21 | Harriet B. Snyder | 48 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Charles B. Snyder | 19 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 23 | Vivian Snyder | 16 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Kathryn M. Snyder | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Mary C. Grabill | 65 | Head | Editor - Half Owner | Virginia |
| 26 | Frank H. Grabill | 65 | Brother | Dealer | Virginia |
| 27 | Henry E. Grabill | 52 | Brother | Orchardist | Virginia |
| 28 | Lucie Hollingsworth | 78 | Aunt | — | Virginia |
| 29 | Ada V. Dyer | 41 | Servant | Cook | Virginia |
| 30 | William Flyer | 24 | Servant | Housework | Virginia |
| 31 | David W. Grabill | 62 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Annie M. Grabill | 60 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 33 | Margaret O. Grabill | 28 | Daughter | Teacher | Virginia |
| 34 | Philip M. Grabill | 25 | Son | Lawyer | Virginia |
| 35 | Clara A. Grabill | 33 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Forrest P. Fehrencamp | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 37 | John E. Fehrencamp | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Clara W. Grabill | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Charles Supinger | 67 | Head | Clerk | Virginia |
| 40 | Robert H. Pauler | 59 | Partner | Painter | Virginia |
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)