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Walter James — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Walter James across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Northampton-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Northampton-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Easton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Proj. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Easton 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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland James | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Arlene James | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Dolly James | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Alverta James | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Carol James | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Mildred James | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Robert James | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Rosa James | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Walter James | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1930
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 11 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Yardman |
| Industry | Steel Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 9 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Easton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Proj. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Walter James across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter James
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03591-00131)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lewis Koutz | 24 | Lodger | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Victor Gaydash | 25 | Lodger | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Herbert D. Bryson | 54 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Martha Bryson | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Edward J. Bryson | 28 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Herbert D. Jr. Bryson | 22 | Son | Oven Tender | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | John C. Bryson | 13 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Lillie Cook | 45 | Sister-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Enoch Williams | 50 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Irene Williams | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Paul Williams | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | John Fister | 55 | Head | Moulder Helper | Hungary |
| 53 | Susan Fister | 45 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 54 | Joseph Fister | 26 | Son | Moulder Helper | New Jersey |
| 55 | Catherine Fister | 19 | Daughter | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Irene Fister | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Pake Billis | 46 | Head | Paper Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Grace Billis | 42 | Wife | Sewing Mach. Op. | New Jersey |
| 59 | Charles Lothrop | 20 | Step son | File Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Audrey Lothrop | 16 | Step dau | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Richard Lothrop | 14 | Step son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Donald Billis | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Evelyn Billis | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Carl Billis | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Alfonso Salvaggio | 46 | Head | Spinner | Italy |
| 66 | Stella Salvaggio | 44 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 67 | Becca Salvaggio | 16 | Daughter | House Work | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Lena Salvaggio | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Josephine Salvaggio | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Charles Salvaggio | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Mozello Matuo | 76 | Lodger | — | Italy |
| 72 | Walter James THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Alverta James | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Roland James | 29 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Rosa James | 28 | Daughter | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Robert James | 19 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Carol James | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Mildred James | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Arlene James | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Dolly James | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
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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)