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James Walters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this James Walters across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Oregon
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Precinct 40 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Road Foreman |
| Industry | County Road |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1446 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
| Occupation | Road Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Precinct 40 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Walters | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| James Walters | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Frances Walters | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Evelyn Walters | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Donald Walters | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| James Walters | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Oregon
Head, age 33
Washington, Oregon · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | Oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
1930
Washington, Oregon
Head, age 44
Washington, Oregon · implied b. ~1886 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Own farm |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
1940
Washington-County, Oregon
Head, age 56
Washington-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
| Surname | Walters |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Precinct 40 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Road Foreman |
| Industry | County Road |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1446 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
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Our Model Tree links James Walters across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Walters
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Oregon
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03383-00305)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Beil | 16 | daughter | 6 | South Dakota |
| 2 | Judyette Beil | 15 | daughter | 6 | South Dakota |
| 3 | Mary Beil | 9 | daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 4 | Virginia Beil | 6 | daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 5 | Emil Akermann | 32 | head | Landscaper | Germany |
| 6 | Margie Akermann | 25 | wife | — | Washington |
| 7 | Betty Lou Akermann | 4 | daughter | — | Oregon |
| 8 | Lewis Eggers | 40 | head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 9 | Lloyd Eggers | 20 | son | — | Oregon |
| 10 | Richard Eggers | 16 | son | S | Oregon |
| 11 | James Walters THIS PERSON | 56 | head | Road Foreman | Oregon |
| 12 | Frances Walters | 47 | wife | — | Oregon |
| 13 | Evelyn Walters | 22 | daughter | S | Oregon |
| 14 | James Walters | 15 | son | S | Oregon |
| 15 | Barbara Walters | 12 | daughter | — | Oregon |
| 16 | Donald Walters | 11 | son | — | Oregon |
| 17 | Howard Rhodes | 34 | head | Farmer | Colorado |
| 18 | Helen Rhodes | 28 | wife | — | South Dakota |
| 19 | Sam H. Walters | 59 | head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 20 | Charlotte Walters | 60 | wife | — | California |
| 21 | Charles J. Walters | 27 | son | Salesman | Oregon |
| 22 | John Walters | 64 | head | Carpenter | Oregon |
| 23 | Pearl Walters | 60 | wife | — | California |
| 24 | Herman Bishop | 66 | head | — | Oregon |
| 25 | Kate Leahy | 71 | head | — | California |
| 26 | Ernest De Yonghe | 34 | son-in-law | Laborer | Belgium |
| 27 | Marie De Yonghe | 33 | wife | — | Oregon |
| 28 | Raymond De Yonghe | 8 | son | — | Oregon |
| 29 | Delores De Yonghe | 3 | daughter | — | Oregon |
| 30 | George Leahy | 36 | head | Florist | Oregon |
| 31 | Ruth N. Leahy | 30 | wife | — | Oregon |
| 32 | Donald Leahy | 6 | son | — | Oregon |
| 33 | Kathleen Leahy | 3 | daughter | — | Oregon |
| 34 | Leonard Leahy | 1 | son | — | Oregon |
| 35 | Sam Walters | 45 | head | Greenhouse Keeper | Switzerland |
| 36 | Gladys Groff | 35 | hired girl | Housekeeper | Oregon |
| 37 | Hugh Leahy | 24 | head | — | Oregon |
| 38 | Hardley Larsen | 43 | head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 39 | Dora Larsen | 40 | wife | Secretary | Oregon |
| 40 | Billy Rogers | 38 | lodger | — | Illinois |
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)