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James Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Spokane-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this James Watson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Spokane-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1903), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Spokane-County, Washington |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spokane |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Spokane |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Auto painter |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 32 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Auto Painter |
| Township / Ward | Spokane |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freda Watson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Miriam Watson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| James Watson | Head | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| John Watson | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| James Watson | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Freda Watson | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1920
Spokane, Washington
Son, age 17
Spokane, Washington · implied b. ~1903 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Spokane, Washington
Head, age 27
Spokane, Washington · implied b. ~1903 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Auto Painter |
| Industry | Auto Body Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Spokane-County, Washington
Head, age 37
Spokane-County, Washington · implied b. ~1903 — 6 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | James Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spokane |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Spokane |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Auto painter |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 32 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| 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 37 · b. ~1903 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Spokane-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Spokane-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04384-00187)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Annie Cormier | 27 | wife | — | Canada |
| 42 | Richard Cormier | 4 | son | — | Washington |
| 43 | Carol Jean Cormier | 3 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 44 | Abraham Davies | 23 | Head | Operator | Washington |
| 45 | Marjorie Davies | 21 | wife | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Peggy Davies | 5 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 47 | Daniel Davies | 25 | brother | — | Washington |
| 48 | Joseph Smith | 67 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Illinois |
| 49 | Robert Smith | 27 | son | Apprentice | Illinois |
| 50 | Frank Smith | 43 | son | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Viola Smith | 41 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | Don F. Smith | 10 | grandson | — | Washington |
| 53 | J. Douglas Smith | 5 | grandson | — | Washington |
| 54 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 55 | George Box | 43 | Head | Carpenter | New York |
| 56 | Gertrude Box | 43 | wife | — | N. Dakota |
| 57 | Mary Rita Box | 14 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 58 | John Box | 13 | son | — | Washington |
| 59 | Joan Box | 11 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 60 | Richard Box | 9 | son | — | Washington |
| 61 | Francis Box | 6 | son | — | Washington |
| 62 | Barbara Box | 4 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 63 | Martin Box | 2 | son | — | Washington |
| 64 | Nellie Van Lith | 80 | mother in l | — | Holland |
| 65 | James Henry Watson THIS PERSON | 37 | Head | Auto Painter | England |
| 66 | Freda Watson | 38 | wife | — | Washington |
| 67 | Freda Watson | 16 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 68 | Miriam Watson | 13 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 69 | James Watson | 3 | son | — | Washington |
| 70 | John Watson | 1 | son | — | Washington |
| 71 | Parnell J. Blanchard | 31 | Head | Lineman | Idaho |
| 72 | Helen Blanchard | 33 | wife | — | Canada |
| 73 | Elizabeth Mcfender | 12 | step daughter | — | Washington |
| 74 | Sheldon Krier | 41 | Head | Asst Cashier | Iowa |
| 75 | Lucy Krier | 40 | wife | — | Washington |
| 76 | Eleanor Krier | 16 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 77 | Betty Gale Krier | 14 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 78 | Lawrence Krier | 8 | son | — | Washington |
| 79 | Ora Knowlton | 46 | Head | Dept. Manager & Salesman | Ohio |
| 80 | Ethel Knowlton | 46 | wife | — | S. Dakota |
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)