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James Underwood — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Stanly-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this James Underwood across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Stanly-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Stanly-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Underwood |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albemarle town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stanly |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Knitter |
| Industry | Hosiery Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1160 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Knitter |
| Township / Ward | Albemarle Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Underwood | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Evelyn Underwood | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Jalin Underwood | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| John Underwood | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Kate Underwood | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Margaret Underwood | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Betty Underwood | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Mary Underwood | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1930
Stanly, North …
Son, age 13
Stanly, North Carolina · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Underwood |
| Given Name | James N. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Stanly-County, North …
Son, age 23
Stanly-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
| Surname | Underwood |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albemarle town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stanly |
| Occupation | Knitter |
| Industry | Hosiery Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1160 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Underwood across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Underwood
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Margaret Underwood
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Underwood
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Underwood
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jalin Underwood
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Evelyn Underwood
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Stanly-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Stanly-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02975-00470)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura B. Dry | 74 | mother | At | Illinois |
| 2 | Helene Ross Dry | 40 | sister | Owner | North Carolina |
| 3 | Patricia Ross Dry | 21 | niece | S | North Carolina |
| 4 | Hattie James | 33 | maid | Maid | North Carolina |
| 5 | H. C. Mcfayden | 28 | head | Principal | Texas |
| 6 | Margaret Mcfayden | 24 | wife | H | North Carolina |
| 7 | H. C. Jr. Mcfayden | 0 | son | — | North Carolina |
| 8 | Louis Holland | 25 | head | Druggist | Virginia |
| 9 | Iris Holland | 25 | wife | H | North Carolina |
| 10 | Z. V. Auckland | 33 | head | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 11 | Elvies Auckland | 27 | wife | H | North Carolina |
| 12 | Sally Auckland | 4 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | Robert Debose | 26 | head | Operator | Kentucky |
| 14 | Jennie Debose | 26 | wife | Operator | North Carolina |
| 15 | Essie Huneycutt | 60 | head | At | North Carolina |
| 16 | Miriam Huneycutt | 26 | daughter | Secretary | North Carolina |
| 17 | Joe Huneycutt | 20 | son | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 18 | John Hayworth | 38 | head | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 19 | Rachel Hayworth | 31 | daughter | H | North Carolina |
| 20 | John Lypinger | 52 | head | Painter | North Carolina |
| 21 | Eliza Lypinger | 52 | wife | Mender | North Carolina |
| 22 | Carl Lypinger | 18 | son | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 23 | John Mccain | 59 | son | Attendant | North Carolina |
| 24 | Linnie Mccain | 53 | head | H | North Carolina |
| 25 | Ophelia Mccain | 14 | daughter | S | North Carolina |
| 26 | Linier H. Crumps | 25 | head | Body Man | North Carolina |
| 27 | Mary Crumps | 22 | wife | Folder | North Carolina |
| 28 | Rosa Lee Underwood | 70 | head | H | North Carolina |
| 29 | John Underwood | 49 | head | Painting | North Carolina |
| 30 | Kate Underwood | 52 | wife | H | North Carolina |
| 31 | James Underwood THIS PERSON | 23 | son | Knitter | North Carolina |
| 32 | Jalin Underwood | 21 | son | Knitter | North Carolina |
| 33 | Margaret Underwood | 20 | daughter | At | North Carolina |
| 34 | Mary Underwood | 18 | daughter | Secretary | North Carolina |
| 35 | Betty Sue Underwood | 14 | daughter | S | North Carolina |
| 36 | Evelyn Underwood | 12 | daughter | S | North Carolina |
| 37 | George L. Walker | 47 | head | Painter | Alabama |
| 38 | Gertie C. Walker | 40 | wife | H | North Carolina |
| 39 | Marguerite Walker | 16 | daughter | S | North Carolina |
| 40 | George Jr. Walker | 15 | son | S | North Carolina |
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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)