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John Bell — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Stafford-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this John Bell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Stafford-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & J — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Stafford-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Aquia Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stafford |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 320 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Aquia Magisterial District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Fergerson | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| J Bell | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Guy Fergerson | Other | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Nancy Fergerson | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Ray Bell | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| John Bell | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lillie Bell | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Stafford, Virginia
Son, age
Stafford, Virginia · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John M |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Stafford, Virginia
Son, age 10
Stafford, Virginia · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John M |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Stafford-County, Virginia
Son, age 20
Stafford-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1920 — 7 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Aquia Magisterial District |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stafford |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 320 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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 John Bell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Bell (~0.92 confidence) and father J Bell (~0.92 confidence) and father John Bell (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lillie Bell (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lillie Bell (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Bell
b. ~1882
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
J Bell
b. ~1890
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Bell
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lillie Bell
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lillie Bell
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Bell
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Virginia
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Sibling
Lucille Fergerson
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ray Bell
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
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 — Stafford-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Stafford-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04297-00095)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Edward Brown | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 42 | Betty G. Brown | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 43 | William Brown | 15 | Brother | Laborer | Virginia |
| 44 | Clara Brown | 13 | Sister | Laborer | Virginia |
| 45 | J. S. Bell | 50 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 46 | Lillie Bell | 52 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 47 | Ray Bell | 26 | Son | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 48 | John Bell THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 49 | Guy Fergerson | 38 | Son in law | Private First Class | Virginia |
| 50 | Lucille Fergerson | 24 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 51 | Nancy Fergerson | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Routin B. Callahan | 47 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 53 | Fannie Callahan | 68 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Mary E. King | 83 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 55 | George Brooks | 52 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 56 | Lucy Guy | 52 | Head | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 57 | Wilmer Guy | 18 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 58 | Elmer Guy | 17 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 59 | Mahlon Roles | 75 | Father | — | Virginia |
| 60 | Newman Abel | 35 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 61 | Mamie Abel | 28 | Wife | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 62 | James L. Abel | 10 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 63 | Kathleen Abel | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 64 | Annie Abel | 69 | Head | Seamstress | Virginia |
| 65 | Willie Simpson | 32 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 66 | Myrtle Simpson | 41 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Aubrey Simpson | 23 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 68 | Lester Simpson | 21 | Son | Tractor Driver | Virginia |
| 69 | Mary Simpson | 10 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 70 | Nellie M. Simpson | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 71 | William Simpson | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Eaton W. Abel | 36 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 73 | Gertrude Abel | 37 | Wife | Press Operator | Virginia |
| 74 | Aubrey Roles | 21 | Step-son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 75 | Warrenton Roles | 16 | Step-son | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Marion Abel | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Alton Roles | 31 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 78 | Annie Roles | 29 | Wife | Press Operator | Wash. D. C. |
| 79 | Barbara Roles | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Helen G. Orth | 41 | Head | Public Health Nurse | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
John + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)