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Arthur Stewart — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sangamon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Stewart across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sangamon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sangamon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Industry | Cleaning Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Township / Ward | Springfield |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stewart | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Arthur Stewart | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Homer Stewart | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| John Stewart | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sangamon, Illinois
Head, age 21
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1899
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | Arthur H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Shoe store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Sangamon, Illinois
Head, age 32
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1898 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Industry | Cleaning shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 18 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Sangamon-County, Illinois
Head, age 42
Sangamon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1898 — 4 household members
| Surname | Stewart |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Industry | Cleaning Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Stewart across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Stewart
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00884-00838)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Matilda Held | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Fred Held | 40 | Son | Janitor | Illinois |
| 43 | Melvina Held | 36 | Daughter-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Mary Lou Held | 12 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Virginia Held | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Lucille Wright | 18 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Charles Wright | 21 | Husband | Dish Washer | Illinois |
| 48 | Nancy Wright | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Alma Glaze | 41 | Head | Maid | Illinois |
| 50 | Martin Spoken | 59 | Head | Labourer | Bohemia |
| 52 | Ninian W. Church | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Jeanette Smith | 73 | Sister-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Arthur Stewart THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Presser | Illinois |
| 55 | Helen Stewart | 44 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Homer Stewart | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 57 | John Stewart | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Ann Balerine | 56 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 59 | John M. Burnside | 26 | Head | Auto Painter | Missouri |
| 60 | Rosella M. Burnside | 26 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 61 | Clara Settle | 62 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Mildred Settle | 32 | Daughter | Seamstress | Illinois |
| 64 | Marie Herman | 69 | Head | Secretary | Illinois |
| 65 | Lizzie Turner | 71 | Sister | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 66 | Richard D. Taylor | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Edward J. Ellman | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Nellie T. Rogers | 85 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 69 | John Hiler | 33 | Head | Farm Mgr. | Alabama |
| 70 | Marguerite Hiler | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 71 | John Jr. Hiler | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Chambers, Lillian Mote | 47 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Merle Mote | 51 | Son | Advertisement Salesman | Illinois |
| 74 | Vivian Pratt | 44 | Lodger | Maid | Kentucky |
| 75 | Julietta Baker | 65 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Margaret Baker | 35 | Daughter | Secretary | Illinois |
| 77 | Thomas D. Feiswiler | 26 | Lodger | Baker | Indiana |
| 78 | Adam A. Butterton | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Eliza Butterton | 70 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | James O. Williamson | 45 | Son | Salesman | Illinois |
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)