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James Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Madison-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this James Watson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Madison-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Madison-County, New York |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Oneida |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Silver Plater |
| Industry | Mfg Silverware |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Silver Plater |
| Township / Ward | Oneida |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Watson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| James Watson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Ella Watson | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Madison, New …
Head, age 33
Madison, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | plater |
| Industry | silver factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1915 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Madison, New …
Head, age 44
Madison, New York · implied b. ~1886 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Plater |
| Industry | Silverware Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Madison-County, New …
Head, age 53
Madison-County, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Oneida |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Silver Plater |
| Industry | Mfg Silverware |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links James Watson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Watson
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02624-00706)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Rachel Lewis | 72 | Head | — | New York |
| 42 | Maize Tuttle | 56 | Lodger | Clerk | New York |
| 43 | Cenna Snook | 68 | Lodger | — | Penna |
| 44 | Florence Frost | 64 | Head | — | New York |
| 45 | Arthur Nodecker | 62 | Lodger | Watchman | New York |
| 46 | Merton H. Jackabury | 66 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 47 | George W. Tyler | 60 | Head | Polisher | New York |
| 48 | Jennie A. Tyler | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 49 | Samuel H. Tyler | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 50 | Daniel William | 73 | Lodger | Retired | Penna |
| 51 | Manual Stevens | 85 | Lodger | Retired | New York |
| 52 | Robert H. Stevens | 40 | Head | Repair Worker | New York |
| 53 | Lena M. Stevens | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 54 | Marilyn D. Stevens | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 55 | Robert J. Stevens | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 56 | Chester Judd | 64 | Lodger | Welder | New York |
| 57 | Edwin Bartlett | 69 | Head | Garden Attendant | England |
| 58 | Elizabeth A. Bartlett | 65 | Wife | — | England |
| 59 | Mary J. Batch | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 60 | Emma Thurston | 80 | Head | — | New York |
| 61 | Fred M. Thurston | 51 | Son | Interior Decorator | New York |
| 62 | Leon H. Farrington | 55 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 63 | Mabel R. Farrington | 58 | Wife | — | New York |
| 64 | Horace Farrington | 60 | Head | Gardener | New York |
| 65 | R. Maud Farrington | 56 | Wife | — | New York |
| 66 | Viola C. Walrath | 26 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 67 | Norman J. Walrath | 24 | Son-in-law | Rougher | New York |
| 68 | James Watson THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Silver Plater | England |
| 69 | Ella J. Watson | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 70 | Evelyn P. Watson | 18 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 71 | John P. Griffiths | 46 | Head | Baker | Wales |
| 72 | Josephine A. Griffiths | 36 | Wife | Inspector | Conn |
| 73 | Ellen M. Griffiths | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 74 | Hilda E. Griffiths | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 75 | Richard P. Griffiths | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 76 | Edward H. Bremble | 51 | Head | Tool Maker | Conn |
| 77 | Bertha M. Bremble | 48 | Wife | Wrapper | Conn |
| 78 | Janice L. Bremble | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 79 | Jane J. Wright | 61 | Head | — | England |
| 80 | Leonard J. Wright | 36 | Son | Hotel Manager | England |
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)