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James Strong — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Nansemond-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this James Strong across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Nansemond-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1901), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Nansemond-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Strong |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chuckatuck |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Nansemond |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cement Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Chuckatuck |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Strong | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Ollie James | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ethel James | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| James Strong | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Nellie James | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| J James | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1930
Nansemond, Virginia
Head, age 29
Nansemond, Virginia · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Strong |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Meal Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 4 |
| Veteran | no |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Nansemond-County, Virginia
Head, age 39
Nansemond-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
| Surname | Strong |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chuckatuck |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Nansemond |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cement Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links James Strong across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Strong
Head · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Nansemond-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Nansemond-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04278-00049)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Susana Brown | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 42 | Jeremiah Sharp | 34 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 43 | Lillian Sharp | 34 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Sharp | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 45 | Eddie Worth | 23 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 46 | Maggie Jordan | 34 | Sister | Laundress | Virginia |
| 47 | Harper | 15 | Nephew | Laborer | Virginia |
| 48 | Elsie May Harper | 15 | Niece | Servant | Virginia |
| 49 | Eushia Crocker | 47 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 50 | Delcey Cook Crocker | 20 | Daughter | Laborer | Virginia |
| 51 | Melinda Crocker | 20 | Daughter in law | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Alex Crocker | 1 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Ira D. Johnson | 61 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Chas. D. Lindsey | 40 | Head | Contractor | Virginia |
| 55 | Livingston Lindsey | 21 | Son | Helper | Virginia |
| 56 | Walter Lindsey | 19 | Son | Helper | Virginia |
| 57 | Louise Lindsey | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 58 | Peter Johnson | 35 | Head | Attendant | Virginia |
| 59 | Lomiz Johnson | 33 | Brother | Attendant | Virginia |
| 60 | David Jackson | 47 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 61 | Mamie Jackson | 43 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 62 | Jackson | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 63 | Mattie Strong | 46 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 64 | Ernestine Strong | 19 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 65 | Mattie Strong | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 66 | James Strong | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Mary Strong | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 68 | James Strong THIS PERSON | 39 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 69 | Ruth Strong | 28 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 70 | J. S. James | 19 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 71 | Ollie James | 16 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Nellie M. James | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Ethel V. James | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 74 | Linwood Edwards | 37 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 75 | Edwards | 36 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Floyd Edwards | 16 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 77 | Alice Lee Edwards | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 78 | Mary Etta Edwards | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 79 | Hilda May Edwards | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Linwood Jr. Edwards | 6 | Son | — | 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)