Jessie Carter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Orleans-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Jessie Carter across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1908), then head of a 7-person household.
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Carter |
| Given Name | Jessie M |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Township / Ward | New Orleans City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1908 |
Household Members
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Jessie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Carter | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Joseph Carter | Head | — | 74 | ~1866 |
| Nora Carter | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| John Carter | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Joseph Carter | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Jessie Carter | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Milton Carter | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
| Surname | Carter |
| Given Name | Jeannie |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | In families |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Surname | Carter |
| Given Name | Jessie M |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
Model Tree
Original Census Page
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01424-00655)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie A. Roux | 33 | Wife | Supervisor | Louisiana |
| 2 | August Jr Roux | 12 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 3 | Roy J Roux | 9 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 4 | Doris M Roux | 7 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 5 | James G. Monson | 28 | Head | Mechanic | Louisiana |
| 6 | Ursula E. Monson | 27 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 7 | Ursula A. Monson | 3 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 8 | James G. Jr Monson | 1 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 9 | Mary A Monson | 0 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 10 | Ernest Ragas | 42 | Head | Supervisor | Louisiana |
| 11 | Theresa Ragas | 42 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 12 | Margie Ragas | 17 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 13 | Patricia Ragas | 15 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 14 | Charles J Cain | 58 | Head | Research Clerk | Louisiana |
| 15 | Mathilda P. Cain | 56 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 16 | Alexander Shilling | 94 | Father-in-law | — | Louisiana |
| 17 | Florence M. Pickett | 51 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 18 | Mae E Pickett | 27 | Daughter | Cashier | Louisiana |
| 19 | John W. Pickett | 26 | Son | Carpenter | Louisiana |
| 20 | Charles A Pickett | 20 | Son | Stenographer | Louisiana |
| 21 | Joseph E. Carter | 74 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 22 | Nora E. Carter | 62 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 23 | Joseph C Carter | 35 | Son | Printer | Louisiana |
| 24 | Jessie M Carter THIS PERSON | 32 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 25 | John V Carter | 29 | Son | Clerk | Louisiana |
| 26 | Norma B Carter | 27 | Daughter | Stenographer | Louisiana |
| 27 | Milton J. Carter | 24 | Son | Pressman | Louisiana |
| 28 | Robert L Brewster | 46 | Head | Operator | Louisiana |
| 29 | Ruth L Brewster | 45 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 30 | Allen J Brewster | 19 | Son | File Clerk | Louisiana |
| 31 | Claire L Brewster | 17 | Daughter | New Worker | Louisiana |
| 32 | Robert L Jr Brewster | 12 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 33 | Ruth L Brewster | 10 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 34 | Charles Quarles | 36 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 35 | Lola D Quarles | 36 | Wife | Sales Lady | Louisiana |
| 36 | William Quarles | 19 | Son | Apprentice | Louisiana |
| 37 | Leo E. Muller | 39 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Louisiana |
| 38 | Mae R Muller | 34 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 39 | Rita M Muller | 17 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 40 | Leo C. Jr Muller | 15 | Son | — | Louisiana |
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)