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Josephine Davis — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Buchanan-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Josephine Davis across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Buchanan-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1884), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Female
Spouse
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Buchanan-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Josephine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Joseph City |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Township / Ward | St Joseph City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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 Josephine | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Davis | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| John Davis | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Louis Davis | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1920
Buchanan, Missouri
Spouse, age 36
Buchanan, Missouri · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Josephine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Buchanan, Missouri
Spouse, age 46
Buchanan, Missouri · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Josephine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Buchanan-County, Missouri
Spouse, age 56
Buchanan-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
| Surname | Davis |
| Given Name | Josephine |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Joseph City |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links Josephine Davis across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Josephine Davis
Spouse · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Missouri
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Buchanan-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Buchanan-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02087-00362)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marjorie Kiefer | 4 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 42 | Walter Duncan | 33 | Head | City Fireman | Missouri |
| 43 | Marie Duncan | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 44 | Norma Jean Duncan | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 45 | John Louis Davis | 57 | Head | Hog Killer | Kansas |
| 46 | Josephine Davis THIS PERSON | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 47 | Louis Jr. Davis | 16 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 48 | Jerry Uhlinger | 69 | Head | Running Elevator | Missouri |
| 49 | Rose Uhlinger | 59 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 50 | William Norton | 58 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 51 | Mary E. Norton | 65 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 52 | Mary Norton | 18 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 53 | William Jr. Norton | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 54 | Oscar New | 53 | Head | Civil Engineer | Kentucky |
| 55 | Marie New | 52 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Mary New | 23 | Daughter | Artist | Missouri |
| 57 | Howard Clemons | 28 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 58 | Juanita Clemons | 22 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Jerry M. Clemons | 1 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 60 | Robert Drake | 33 | Head | Candy Maker | Missouri |
| 61 | Lucy Drake | 30 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 62 | August Gronke | 51 | Head | — | Germany |
| 63 | Carrie Gronke | 70 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 64 | K. L. Nedrow | 39 | Head | Dairy Product Distributor | Missouri |
| 65 | Lucille Nedrow | 36 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 66 | Bobbie Nedrow | 16 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 67 | Marilyn Nedrow | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 68 | Harold Eugenbill | 28 | Head | Distributor | Nebraska |
| 69 | Sam Miller | 83 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Martha Miller | 73 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 71 | Raymond Martin | 35 | Son-in-law | Office Clerk | Missouri |
| 72 | Edward Martin | 18 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 73 | George Voorhies | 28 | Head | Cattle Buyer | Missouri |
| 74 | Marie Voorhies | 26 | Wife | Saleslady | Missouri |
| 75 | Mary Cole | 55 | Mother-in-law | — | Nebraska |
| 76 | O. J. Olsen | 53 | Head | Night Watch | Missouri |
| 77 | Mabel Olsen | 48 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 78 | Loyd Miller | 35 | Head | Candy Maker | Missouri |
| 79 | Margaret Miller | 27 | Wife | Envelope Maker | Missouri |
| 80 | Mary Wraft | 50 | Mother-in-law | — | Missouri |
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)