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Joe Allen — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Muscogee-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this Joe Allen across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muscogee-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Homer & Homer — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Georgia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muscogee-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muscogee |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Township / Ward | Columbus |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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 Joe | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Allen | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Rosa Shelton | Other | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Homer Allen | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Homer Allen | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| James Allen | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Joe Allen | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muscogee, Georgia
Son, age 2
Muscogee, Georgia · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
Son, age 12
Muscogee, Georgia · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Muscogee-County, Georgia
Son, age 23
Muscogee-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
| Surname | Allen |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muscogee |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Joe Allen across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Homer Allen (~0.92 confidence) and father Homer Allen (~0.92 confidence) and father Homer Allen (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mamie Allen (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Homer Allen
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Homer Allen
b. ~1865
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Homer Allen
b. ~1895
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mamie Allen
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Joe Allen
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Georgia
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Sibling
James Allen
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Homer Allen
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Muscogee-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Muscogee-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00697-00132)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Homer Allen | 45 | Head | Shipping Dept | Georgia |
| 42 | Mamie Allen | 51 | Wife | Laundress | Alabama |
| 43 | Homer Jr Allen | 25 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 44 | James Allen | 24 | Son | Butler | Georgia |
| 45 | Joe Allen THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 46 | Rosa Shelton | 73 | Mother-in-law | Laundress | Alabama |
| 47 | Chester Hart | 32 | Head | Soldier | Louisiana |
| 48 | Rosa Hart | 30 | Wife | Laundry | Georgia |
| 49 | Sebron Harris | 11 | Nephew | — | Georgia |
| 50 | Viola Harris | 10 | Niece | — | Georgia |
| 51 | Katherine Harris | 7 | Niece | — | Georgia |
| 52 | Thelma Harris | 5 | Niece | — | Georgia |
| 53 | Raymond Hall | 29 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 54 | Julia Hall | 27 | Wife | Laundress | Georgia |
| 55 | John Cody | 35 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 56 | Fannie Cody | 23 | Wife | Housekeeper | Alabama |
| 57 | Robert Cody | 12 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 58 | Albert Mcbride | 33 | Head | Mechanic | Georgia |
| 59 | Marie Mcbride | 35 | Wife | Cook | Georgia |
| 60 | Corene Givens | 52 | Lodger | Maid | Alabama |
| 61 | Georgia Givens | 17 | Daughter | Maid | Georgia |
| 62 | Liza Webb | 60 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 63 | Cora Williams | 40 | Lodger | Cook | Georgia |
| 64 | Jesse Cole | 57 | Head | Common Labor | Alabama |
| 65 | Beatrice Fleming | 47 | Head | Cook | Alabama |
| 66 | Sarah Fleming | 28 | Daughter | Laborer | Alabama |
| 67 | Johnnie Hill Fleming | 20 | Son | Chauffeur | Alabama |
| 68 | Homer H. Fleming | 16 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 69 | Fred Rhymes | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 70 | Selina Rhymes | 39 | Wife | Nurse + Maid | Georgia |
| 71 | Helen Rhymes | 14 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 72 | Tom Davis | 36 | Boarder | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 73 | Mattie Mae Davis | 25 | Wife | Laundress | Georgia |
| 74 | Annie Mae Joseph | 35 | Head | Laundress | Alabama |
| 75 | Joe Alexander | 26 | Nephew | Laborer | Alabama |
| 76 | James Davis | 25 | Roomer | Helper On Truck | Georgia |
| 77 | Clara Freeman | 43 | Head | Cook | Georgia |
| 78 | Willie E. Golden | 4 | Grandson | — | Georgia |
| 79 | Doshie Gatewood | 63 | Lodger | Housekeeper | Georgia |
| 80 | Robie Lee Gatewood | 20 | Lodger's Son | Laborer | Alabama |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Joe + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)