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Norman Smith — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Norman Smith across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Harry & Harry — first a son (b.~1907), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1907
Male
Son
Born: Texas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Norman |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Freight agent |
| Industry | steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Freight Agent |
| Township / Ward | Dallas City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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 Norman | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lula Smith | Head | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Margaret Smith | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Alfred Smith | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Norman Smith | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Harry Smith | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Jack Smith | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dallas, Texas
Son, age 13
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1907 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Norman H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1930
Dallas, Texas
Son, age 24
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1906 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Norman W |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Steam Ship Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Son, age 33
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1907 — 6 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Norman |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Freight agent |
| Industry | steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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 Norman Smith across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Harry Smith (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lula Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lula Smith (~0.60 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.84
Father
Harry Smith
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Smith
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lula Smith
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lula Smith
b. ~1904
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.6
This person
Anchor record
Norman Smith
Son · 1940 · age 33 · b. ~1907 · Texas
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Sibling
Jack Smith
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harry Smith
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alfred Smith
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 — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04173-00709)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Berta Lee Patton | 29 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 42 | Jimmie Carol Patton | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Judith Carol Patton | 0 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 44 | Edward S. Millican | 33 | Head | Manager | Texas |
| 45 | Francis Millican | 31 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 46 | Edward Jr. Millican | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 47 | David Millican | 3 | Son | — | Texas |
| 48 | James B. Robison | 34 | Head | Adjustor | Texas |
| 49 | Gwendolyn Robison | 34 | Wife | Department Head | Texas |
| 50 | Donna Marie Robison | 2 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 51 | Cullen Pennington | 38 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 52 | Nita Pennington | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 53 | Betty Jean Pennington | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 54 | Roy M. Quisenberry | 35 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 55 | Helen Quisenberry | 33 | Wife | Saleslady | Maine |
| 56 | Sara June Quisenberry | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 57 | Annette Quisenberry | 7 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 58 | Ralph S. Tucker | 36 | Head | Painter | Texas |
| 59 | Velma Tucker | 31 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 60 | Darris, Billie Jean Tucker | 9 | Stepdaughter | — | Texas |
| 61 | Maynard Chapman | 33 | Head | Manager | Texas |
| 62 | Florence Chapman | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 63 | William G. Cox | 39 | Head | Operator | Missouri |
| 64 | Vera L. Cox | 38 | Wife | Saleslady | Colorado |
| 65 | Donald Cox | 18 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 66 | Evelyn Cox | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 67 | Herbert H. Clark | 41 | Head | Electrician | Texas |
| 68 | Johana B. Clark | 40 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 69 | Henry Clark | 17 | Son | — | Texas |
| 70 | James G. Roney | 47 | Head | Civil Engineer | Kentucky |
| 71 | Nancy G. Roney | 48 | Wife | Tutor | Kentucky |
| 72 | James G. Jr. Roney | 21 | Son | — | Texas |
| 73 | William M. Roney | 18 | Son | — | Texas |
| 74 | Nancy Jane Roney | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Lula B. Smith | 36 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 76 | Norman Smith THIS PERSON | 33 | Son | Freight Agent | Texas |
| 77 | Jack Smith | 23 | Son | Credit Manager | Texas |
| 78 | Alfred Smith | 16 | Son | — | Texas |
| 79 | Harry B. Smith | 26 | Son | Traveling Agent | Texas |
| 80 | Margaret Smith | 25 | Daughter in law | Saleslady | Kansas |
Pedigree Summary
Norman + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.84
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)