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Joseph Powell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Northampton-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Powell across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Northampton-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Northampton-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Capeville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Capeville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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 Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassie Powell | Head | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Thomas Powell | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mary Powell | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Joseph Powell | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Eunie Powell | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Alice Powell | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Virginia Powell | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1930
Northampton, Virginia
Son, age 8
Northampton, Virginia · implied b. ~1922 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Northampton-County, Virginia
Son, age 17
Northampton-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1923 — 7 household members
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Capeville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 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 Joseph Powell across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Joseph Powell
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Virginia
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Sibling
Mary Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eunie Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Virginia Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Northampton-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Northampton-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04280-00115)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sarah R Nottingham | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 42 | William T Nottingham | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 43 | Lillie Picket | 63 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Irvin Picket | 26 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 45 | Curtis Picket | 25 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 46 | Edmer J Picket | 21 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 47 | Evander Picket | 20 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 48 | Harice Picket | 19 | Son | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 49 | Sarah Morris | 60 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 50 | Landon Morris | 30 | Son | Merchant | Virginia |
| 51 | Peter Morris | 29 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 52 | John Morris | 27 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Ruth Morris | 23 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Mattie Puckett | 61 | Head | Housework | Virginia |
| 55 | Pattie Puckett | 24 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 56 | James Puckett | 23 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 57 | George Puckett | 16 | Grandson | Laborer | Virginia |
| 58 | Melvin Puckett | 14 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 59 | Lola Warren | 69 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 60 | Ralph Whitehead | 57 | Brother | Brick Mason | Virginia |
| 61 | Mary Mears | 16 | Cousin | — | Virginia |
| 62 | Walter P. Hickman | 84 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 63 | James S. Carpenter | 41 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 64 | Mary E. Carpenter | 40 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 65 | James S. Jr. Carpenter | 17 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 66 | William T. Carpenter | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Vincent T. Hood | 25 | Head | Merchant | Virginia |
| 68 | Julia E. Hood | 22 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 69 | Vincent T. Jr. Hood | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 70 | Cassie Powell | 36 | Head | Housework | Virginia |
| 71 | Joseph Powell THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | Laborer | Virginia |
| 72 | Alice Powell | 16 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Mary Powell | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 74 | Virginia Powell | 12 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 75 | Thomas Powell | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Eunie Emilie Powell | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Curtis Square | 35 | Head | Truck Driver | Virginia |
| 78 | Samuel Fregua | 65 | Head | Minister | Virginia |
| 79 | Ethel Fregua | 40 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Wesley Square | 70 | Head | — | Virginia |
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)