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James Stephens — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Roanoke-City-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this James Stephens across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Roanoke-City-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Roanoke-City-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Roanoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Township / Ward | Roanoke |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Gray | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Martha Gray | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Nellie Gray | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Delia Gray | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Paul Gray | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Celia Gray | Daughter | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| James Stephens | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1920
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 50
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1870
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Stephenson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Carman |
| Industry | N & W shops |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 60
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1870 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephenson |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 39 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Roanoke-City-County, Virginia
Head, age 70
Roanoke-City-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1870 — 7 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Roanoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links James Stephens across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Stephens
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-City-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-City-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04327-00200)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren E. Elliott | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Thomas H. Nichols | 26 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 3 | Elizabeth D. Nichols | 21 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 4 | James H. Stephens THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 5 | Celia L. Gray | 37 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 6 | Nellie I. Gray | 16 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 7 | Martha M. Gray | 14 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 8 | Delia D. Gray | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Paul S. Gray | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Anna D. Gray | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 11 | George E. D. Davis | 57 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 12 | Annie L. Davis | 53 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Julian L. Davis | 26 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 14 | Henry E. Aquilino | 44 | Head | Car Repairer | Virginia |
| 15 | Lena A. D. Aquilino | 34 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 16 | Helen L. Aquilino | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Carolyn S. Aquilino | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 18 | Daniel H. D. Yohn | 55 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Virginia |
| 19 | Ila J. Yohn | 54 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Christine K. Yohn | 25 | Daughter | Presser | Virginia |
| 21 | Rowena K. Yohn | 21 | Daughter | Saleslady | Virginia |
| 22 | Curtis G. Strickler | 30 | Head | Machinery Agent | Virginia |
| 23 | Ruth M. Strickler | 24 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Ann M. Strickler | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 25 | John N. Clore | 55 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Virginia |
| 26 | Patsy A. D. Clore | 49 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Willie C. Trenar | 40 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Virginia |
| 28 | Mina D. Trenar | 30 | Wife | Winder | Virginia |
| 29 | Elbert C. Trenar | 10 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 30 | William R. Trenar | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 31 | Leo B. Trenar | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Lillie B. Fesca | 20 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Virginia |
| 33 | Wiley W. D. Trenar | 43 | Head | Bookkeeper | Virginia |
| 34 | Ernest W. Ryman | 46 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 35 | Annie B. D. Ryman | 31 | Wife | Kindergarten Teacher | Virginia |
| 36 | Melvin D. Ryman | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Alton R. D. Robertson | 34 | Head | School Bus Driver | Virginia |
| 38 | Dorothy A. Robertson | 31 | Wife | Reeler | Virginia |
| 39 | Freddie A. Robertson | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 40 | James K. Mitchell | 30 | Head | Linotype Operator | 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)