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Joe Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Joe Walker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Gravel and Sand Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | President |
| Township / Ward | Birmingham |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joe | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Walker | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Joe Walker | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Joe Walker | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Head, age 30
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Jos P |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Sand & Gravel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Head, age 40
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1890 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Lime + Gravel |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 25000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes WW |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Head, age 50
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Birmingham |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Gravel and Sand Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 5000 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links Joe Walker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joe Walker
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00094-00217)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillian Bowron | 61 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Joe Walker THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | President | Alabama |
| 3 | Margaret L. Walker | 47 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Joe Jr. Walker | 19 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 5 | Lula Jones | 55 | Head | Maid | Alabama |
| 6 | James A. Meadows | 55 | Head | Doctor | Mississippi |
| 7 | Minna M. Meadows | 45 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 8 | James Meadows | 21 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 9 | Edward Meadows | 16 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 10 | Margaret Meadows | 15 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 11 | Richard G. Simmons | 45 | Head | Commercial Employee | Mississippi |
| 12 | Katherine J. Simmons | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Katherine Simmons | 16 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 14 | Richard Jr. Simmons | 12 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 15 | Irene Davis | 31 | Head | Maid And Cook | Mississippi |
| 16 | Alfred A. Walker | 57 | Head | Physician | Alabama |
| 17 | Lola N. Walker | 55 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 18 | Limuel L. Bates | 38 | Head | Yard And Furnace Man | Alabama |
| 19 | Murlin M. Baldwin | 61 | Head | Lawyer | Alabama |
| 20 | Fannie J. Baldwin | 52 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 21 | Francis Baldwin | 21 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 22 | Samuel H. Waitzman | 48 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Molly A. Waitzman | 47 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 24 | Samuel Jr. Waitzman | 19 | Son | Salesman | Louisiana |
| 25 | James F. Waitzman | 17 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 26 | Donald A. Waitzman | 15 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 27 | Molly Littleton | 76 | Mother-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 28 | Mattie Macle | 26 | Head | Maid And Cook | Alabama |
| 29 | Willie Macle | 27 | Husband | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 30 | Tom W. Weller | 49 | Head | Broker | Missouri |
| 31 | Ann L. Weller | 42 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 32 | Larry W. Weller | 26 | Son | Office Work | Alabama |
| 33 | This Is In Blocks 131 And Blocks 144 | None | — | — | — |
| 34 | Lawrence A. Saturn | 45 | Head | Dentist | Alabama |
| 35 | Cecile C. Saturn | 41 | Wife | Identical Work Office | Georgia |
| 36 | Perry G. Roberson | 38 | Head | Owner | Alabama |
| 37 | Cornelia Roberson | 36 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 38 | Marion R. Roberson | 13 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 39 | Perry G. Jr. Roberson | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Sol Fleisher | 39 | Head | Antique Dealer | Alabama |
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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)