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Arthur Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Denver-County, Colorado
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Watson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Denver-County, Colorado (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Denver-County, Colorado |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver, City & County |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bldg Contractor |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Bldg Contractor |
| Township / Ward | Denver City County |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addie Watson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Arthur Watson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Hope Watson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Edwin Watson | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Andrew Watson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Nancy Watson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Arthur Watson | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1930
Denver, Colorado
Head, age 41
Denver, Colorado · implied b. ~1889 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Brick Contractor |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Denver-County, Colorado
Head, age 50
Denver-County, Colorado · implied b. ~1890 — 7 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Arthur H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Denver, City & County |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Denver |
| Occupation | Bldg Contractor |
| Industry | Own Business |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links Arthur Watson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Arthur Watson
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
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1940 US Federal Census — Denver-County, Colorado
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00487-00909)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | James A Nelson | 21 | Son-in-law | Clerk | Colorado |
| 42 | Lela J Nelson | 20 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 43 | Wilma E Nelson | 2 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 44 | Carolyn J Nelson | 0 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 45 | Arthur B Mcclung | 74 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Elizabeth Mcclung | 75 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 47 | Maxwell E Warner | 42 | Head | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 48 | Ethel H Warner | 42 | Wife | — | Calif |
| 49 | Muriel Warner | 17 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 50 | Robert H Warner | 15 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 51 | David M Warner | 9 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 52 | Charles T Smith | 32 | Head | Furrier | Kentucky |
| 53 | Doris Smith | 30 | Wife | Dental Assistant | Kentucky |
| 54 | Verona M Sheehan | 36 | Sister-in-law | Clerk | Colorado |
| 55 | Robert B Wallace | 13 | Nephew | — | Colorado |
| 56 | Jesse H Ferguson | 34 | Son-in-law | Truck Driver | Colorado |
| 57 | Gladys K Ferguson | 34 | Sister | Seamstress | Colorado |
| 58 | Glen R Foster | 42 | Head | Power Miner | Nebraska |
| 59 | Lenna Foster | 48 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Wilbur E Leonard | 48 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 61 | Ruby F Leonard | 43 | Wife | Cook | Texas |
| 62 | Nora L Leonard | 19 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 63 | Dixie Leonard | 8 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 64 | Donald R Leonard | 5 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 65 | Paul A Muckley | 33 | Head | President | Penn |
| 66 | Marguerite Muckley | 34 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 67 | Phillis J Muckley | 6 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 68 | Edwin Dee Muckley | 0 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 69 | Carl S Harper | 39 | Head | Salesman | Colorado |
| 70 | Elizabeth C Harper | 42 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 71 | Shelby L Harper | 18 | Son | Window Cleaner | Colorado |
| 72 | Arthur H Watson THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Bldg Contractor | Louisiana |
| 73 | Addie L Watson | 45 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 74 | Edwin E Watson | 25 | Son | Laborer | Texas |
| 75 | Hope Watson | 18 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
| 76 | Andrew Watson | 16 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 77 | Arthur H Watson | 12 | Son | — | Colorado |
| 78 | Nancy M Watson | 9 | Daughter | — | Colorado |
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)