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Samuel Jones — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Muskogee-County, Oklahoma
Our Model Tree links this Samuel Jones across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskogee-County, Oklahoma (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Arthur & Arthur — first a son (b.~1915), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Male
Son
Born: Oklahoma
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskogee-County, Oklahoma |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Samuel A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskogee City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskogee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Grain Cleaner |
| Industry | Retail Grocer |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 750 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
| Occupation | Grain Cleaner |
| Township / Ward | Muskogee City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Jones | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Samuel Jones | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Paul Jones | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Ida Jones | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Son, age 5
Muskogee, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1915 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
1930
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Son, age 15
Muskogee, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Samuel A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
1940
Muskogee-County, Oklahoma
Son, age 25
Muskogee-County, Oklahoma · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Samuel A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskogee City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskogee |
| Occupation | Grain Cleaner |
| Industry | Retail Grocer |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 750 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
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 Samuel Jones across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Arthur Jones (~0.92 confidence) and father Arthur Jones (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ida Jones (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Arthur Jones
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Arthur Jones
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ida Jones
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Samuel Jones
Son · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Oklahoma
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Sibling
Paul Jones
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
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 — Muskogee-County, Oklahoma
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskogee-County, Oklahoma
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03314-00397)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frances E. Stewart | 18 | Daughter | Auto Mechanic | Oklahoma |
| 2 | Richard Schuler | 46 | Head | — | Oklahoma |
| 3 | Maggie M. Schuler | 39 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 4 | Lloyd E. Schuler | 13 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 5 | Gerald E. Schuler | 11 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 6 | James D. Schuler | 9 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 7 | Arthur W. Jones | 57 | Head | Janitor | Oklahoma |
| 8 | Ida M. Jones | 57 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Samuel A. Jones THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Grain Cleaner | Oklahoma |
| 10 | Paul K. Jones | 23 | Son | Assistant Librarian | Oklahoma |
| 11 | Darrell D. Wilson | 32 | Head | Rigger Construction | Kansas |
| 12 | Lucille P. Wilson | 32 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 13 | Shearl M. Sexton | 12 | Daughter | — | Florida |
| 14 | Thomas B. Sexton | 10 | Son | — | Florida |
| 15 | Kenneth P. Sexton | 7 | Son | — | Florida |
| 16 | Loudhearl Price | 60 | Mother-in-law | Dressmaker | Iowa |
| 17 | William E. Harvey | 51 | Head | Teacher High School | Arkansas |
| 18 | Alta Harvey | 47 | Wife | Yardmaster Railroad | Mississippi |
| 19 | William E. Harvey | 9 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 20 | Barbara J. Harvey | 5 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 21 | Paul Strider | 42 | Head | Car Salesman | Kentucky |
| 22 | Grace Strider | 37 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 23 | Virginia Strider | 19 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 24 | Richard Strider | 17 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 25 | Jack Strider | 15 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 26 | William L. Bauer | 36 | Head | Attendant Ice Plant | Illinois |
| 27 | Cora E. Bauer | 28 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 28 | Lloyd L. Bauer | 8 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 29 | Marvin B. Thompson | 28 | Head | Truck Driver Laundry | Oklahoma |
| 30 | Helen Thompson | 30 | Wife | Flat Worker Laundry | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | James S. Osterloh | 26 | Head | Bus Driver Traction Company | Oklahoma |
| 32 | Lana Osterloh | 26 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 33 | Jimmy L. Osterloh | 1 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 34 | John B. Ladd | 26 | Head | Warehouseman S.S.S. | Oklahoma |
| 35 | Etha Ladd | 26 | Wife | Operator Telephone Company | Oklahoma |
| 36 | Norma J. Ladd | 4 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 37 | John A. Ladd | 2 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 38 | Elma Reece | 31 | Cousin | Head Floorlady Novelty Store | Oklahoma |
| 39 | Henry E. Brake | 29 | Head | Advertising Phoenix | Oklahoma |
| 40 | Nell Brake | 23 | Wife | Cashier Local Theatre | Oklahoma |
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Pedigree Summary
Samuel + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 3 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)