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James Turner — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this James Turner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Washington
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Turner |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City of Tacoma Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2280 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Tacoma City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Turner | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Raymond Turner | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| James Turner | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Herbert Turner | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Mamie Turner | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 32
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Turner |
| Given Name | James F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 43
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1887 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Turner |
| Given Name | James N. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | British-Stat |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Head, age 53
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
| Surname | Turner |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City of Tacoma Fire Department |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 84 |
| Income (1939) | 2280 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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Our Model Tree links James Turner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Turner
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04389-00525)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma Pease | 46 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 2 | Lionel B. K. Pease | 27 | Son | Woodsman | Washington |
| 3 | Kenneth F. Pease | 24 | Son | Cutting Pulp | Washington |
| 4 | Marvin L. Pease | 20 | Son | New Worker | Washington |
| 5 | Donald D. Pease | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 6 | George Sumner | 35 | Head | Mill Worker | Illinois |
| 7 | Mary Sumner | 75 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 8 | Harold H. Malone | 29 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 9 | Maxine O. Malone | 23 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 10 | Betty Lou Malone | 7 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 11 | Bruce H. Malone | 3 | Son | — | Washington |
| 12 | Leonard E. Boase | 28 | Head | Laborer | Idaho |
| 13 | Mary J. Boase | 27 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 14 | Donald D. Boase | 1 | Son | — | Washington |
| 15 | William M. Maine | 65 | Head | Owner | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Bernice A. Maine | 63 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 17 | James L. Maine | 26 | Son | Repairman | Canada-English |
| 18 | William J. Maine | 18 | Son | New Worker | Washington |
| 19 | Edward Guerrier | 42 | Head | Feeder | New York |
| 20 | Matthew Berye L. Guerrier | 42 | Daughter | House Keeper | Wisconsin |
| 21 | Chris J. Bundy | 38 | Head | Off-Bearer | No. Dakota |
| 22 | Agnes C. Bundy | 38 | Wife | — | No. Dakota |
| 23 | Audrey R. V. Bundy | 17 | Daughter | — | No. Dakota |
| 24 | Carol D. Bundy | 12 | Daughter | — | No. Dakota |
| 25 | Charles L. Morrison | 55 | Head | Tiger Country | Nebraska |
| 26 | Elizabeth M. Morrison | 50 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 27 | Kathleen J. Morrison | 14 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 28 | Annie E. Mcfarland | 79 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 29 | George J. Wawachin | 33 | Head | Electrician | Washington |
| 30 | Margaret L. Wawachin | 33 | Wife | — | No. Dakota |
| 31 | George A. Wawachin | 5 | Son | — | Washington |
| 32 | Joan M. Wawachin | 2 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 33 | James H. Turner THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Fireman | Washington |
| 34 | Mamie K. Turner | 52 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 35 | Raymond J. Turner | 29 | Son | Salesman | Washington |
| 36 | Herbert M. Turner | 27 | Son | Office Clerk | Washington |
| 37 | James F. Turner | 25 | Son | Grader | Washington |
| 38 | Quinton H. Erickson | 26 | Head | Bundler | Washington |
| 39 | Ellen E. Erickson | 28 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 40 | Linda L. Erickson | 3 | Daughter | — | Washington |
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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)