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James West — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Monroe-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this James West across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monroe-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Monroe-County, New York |
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Irondequoit Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monroe |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | fruit grower |
| Industry | Produce business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Fruit Grower |
| Township / Ward | Irondequoit Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia West | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Janet West | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| James West | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Beatrice West | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Monroe, New …
Head, age 46
Monroe, New York · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Truck Farm |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Monroe, New …
Head, age 54
Monroe, New York · implied b. ~1876 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Truck Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Monroe-County, New …
Head, age 65
Monroe-County, New York · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Irondequoit Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monroe |
| Occupation | fruit grower |
| Industry | Produce business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links James West across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James West
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Monroe-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Monroe-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02679-00556)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marjorie M. Vercruysse | 25 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 2 | Hazel M. Plumley | 20 | Lodger | Housekeeper | New York |
| 3 | James W. Miller | 30 | Head | Moulder | New York |
| 4 | Alice M. Miller | 34 | Wife | — | New York |
| 5 | Richard E. Miller | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 6 | Henry H. Franks | 63 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 7 | Ruth A. Franks | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 8 | Howard W. Franks | 36 | Head | Lawyer | New York |
| 9 | Eleanor D. Franks | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | Benjamin F. Franks | 64 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 11 | Nellie Franks | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 12 | Jerome B. Pembroke | 57 | Head | Gardener | New York |
| 13 | Jane Pembroke | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 14 | George W. Pembroke | 18 | Son | Pin Setter | New York |
| 15 | Charles W. Burton | 76 | Head | — | England |
| 16 | Elizabeth D. Burton | 73 | Wife | — | England |
| 17 | Frank Whickerd | 13 | Lodger | — | England |
| 18 | Peter Van Kuyck | 30 | Head | Carpenter | New York |
| 19 | Irene E. Van Kuyck | 25 | Wife | Helper | New York |
| 20 | Shirley A. Van Kuyck | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 21 | John J. Van Kuyck | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 22 | Howard Way | 26 | Head | Film Maker | New York |
| 23 | Marion Way | 27 | Wife | — | New York |
| 24 | Barbara J. Way | 1 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 25 | Ida Rutman | 86 | Boarder | — | New York |
| 26 | John Van Kuyck | 57 | Head | Farmer Owner | Holland |
| 27 | Christina Van Kuyck | 55 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 28 | Margaret Van Kuyck | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 29 | James H. West THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Fruit Grower | New York |
| 30 | Beatrice K. West | 59 | Wife | — | New York |
| 31 | Janet G. West | 25 | Daughter | Technician | New York |
| 32 | Virginia A. West | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 33 | George D. West | 60 | Head | Produce Business | New York |
| 34 | Louise West | 61 | Wife | — | New York |
| 35 | Fred A. West | 27 | Son | Market Gardener | New York |
| 36 | Doris West | 29 | Daughter-in-law | Saleswoman | England |
| 37 | Leslie L. Backus | 38 | Head | Moulder | England |
| 38 | Irene D. Backus | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 39 | Audrey A. Backus | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 40 | Gerald L. Backus | 6 | Son | — | New York |
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)