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James Webb — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this James Webb across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Webb |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore, city |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | 0 |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verna Webb | Daughter | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| James Webb | Head | — | 75 | ~1865 |
| Howard Webb | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Mary Webb | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1910
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 41
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1869 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Webb |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 52
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Webb |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 60
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1870 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Webb |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 45 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Department Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Head, age 75
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
| Surname | Webb |
| Given Name | James A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore, city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore, city |
| Occupation | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links James Webb across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Webb
Head · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01510-00248)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Betty Cole | 29 | Wife | 0 | Virginia |
| 42 | Betty Ann Cole | 5 | Daughter | 0 | Indiana |
| 43 | John Tyser | 59 | Head | Inspector | Maryland |
| 44 | Mary Tyser | 48 | Wife | 0 | Maryland |
| 45 | James A Webb THIS PERSON | 75 | Head | 0 | Maryland |
| 46 | Mary V Webb | 65 | Wife | 0 | Maryland |
| 47 | Verna O Webb | 35 | Daughter | Teacher | Maryland |
| 48 | Howard J Webb | 33 | Son | Chauffeur | Maryland |
| 49 | George Brantley | 45 | Head | Lathe Operator | North Carolina |
| 50 | Mady Brantley | 57 | Wife | 0 | North Carolina |
| 51 | Anther B Farontone | 27 | Head | Officer | Connecticut |
| 52 | Fred Gibbons | 64 | Lodger | Labourer | Maryland |
| 53 | Susan Gaspins | 31 | Head | Labourer | North Carolina |
| 54 | Anna C Gaspins | 50 | Wife | 0 | Ohio |
| 55 | Elizabeth Readinger | 58 | Head | 0 | Maryland |
| 56 | James Blacker | 33 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 57 | Grace Blacker | 31 | Wife | 0 | North Carolina |
| 58 | Frederick Martini | 50 | Head | Water Boy | Maryland |
| 59 | Richard Bleier | 52 | Head | Metal Worker | New York |
| 60 | Harry Wilson | 51 | Head | Handy Man | Sweden |
| 61 | Francis H Bright | 57 | Head | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Oliver Pyles | 41 | Lodger | Solicitor | North Carolina |
| 63 | John Hatch | 36 | Lodger | Chauffeur | Virginia |
| 64 | William Koettle | 28 | Lodger | Cutter | Maryland |
| 65 | Mary Koettle | 37 | Lodger | 0 | Maryland |
| 66 | John Lukas | 52 | Head | Presser | Lithuania |
| 67 | Veronica Lukas | 52 | Wife | 0 | Lithuania |
| 68 | Vera Lukas | 37 | Daughter | Hand Work | Maryland |
| 69 | Samuel J King | 74 | Head | 0 | Texas |
| 70 | Bertie King | 45 | Wife | 0 | Virginia |
| 71 | Mary Poturi | 43 | Head | Fellin Hand | Lithuania |
| 72 | Charles Q Poturi | 22 | Son | Seam Presser | Maryland |
| 73 | Rollin C Sarkus | 60 | Head | Presser | Lithuania |
| 74 | Anna Sarkus | 55 | Wife | Felling Hand | Lithuania |
| 75 | Michal V Lee | 61 | Head | 0 | England |
| 76 | Roselie Lee | 67 | Wife | 0 | Bohemia |
| 77 | John C Storty | 43 | Head | Baker | Maryland |
| 78 | John C Kuntz | 39 | Lodger | Labourer | Germany |
| 79 | Vernon C Bailey | 53 | Head | 0 | Virginia |
| 80 | Rose M Bailey | 54 | Wife | 0 | Maryland |
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)