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Charles Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Gaston-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Charles Walker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Gaston-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Gaston-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gastonia city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gaston |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Textile Machine Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 732 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Gastonia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Kimbrell | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Charles Walker | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Harnette Kimbrell | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Harnette Kimbrell | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Charles Walker | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Walter Walker | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| D Walker | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Nettie Walker | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Gaston, North …
Head, age 31
Gaston, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Speeder |
| Industry | Cotton Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Gaston, North …
Head, age 41
Gaston, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 3 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Gaston-County, North …
Head, age 51
Gaston-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 8 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Gastonia city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gaston |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Textile Machine Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 732 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Walker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Walker
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Gaston-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Gaston-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02914-00230)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Willis Jr. Willis | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 42 | Wanda Willis | 6 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | Mamie Willis | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 44 | June Willis | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 45 | Cecil B. Harland | 25 | Head | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 46 | Rachel A. Harland | 21 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Taft Bryson | 30 | Head | Truck Driver | North Carolina |
| 48 | Ruby G. Bryson | 23 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Betty G. Bryson | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Lewis Taft Jr. Bryson | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 51 | Grady R. Gibson | 24 | Head | Doffer Spinning | North Carolina |
| 52 | Annie Lee Gibson | 19 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | William R. Gibson | 0 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 54 | George W. Hardin | 32 | Head | Doffer Spinning | North Carolina |
| 55 | Gladys M. Hardin | 26 | Wife | Spinner | North Carolina |
| 56 | Hugh G. Hardin | 19 | Son | Doffer Spinning | North Carolina |
| 57 | Bryson L. Hardin | 17 | Son | Sweeper | North Carolina |
| 58 | Sadie L. Hardin | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 59 | Vivian M. Hardin | 13 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Fay E. Hardin | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 61 | Betty Sue Hardin | 9 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 62 | Bobby Gene Hardin | 7 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 63 | Patricia Ann Hardin | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 64 | Walter E. Riley | 35 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Margaret C. Riley | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Walter E. Jr. Riley | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Thomas L. Riley | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margaret C. Riley | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Charles C. Walker THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Mechanic | South Carolina |
| 70 | Nettie L. Walker | 51 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 71 | Margaret E. Kimbrell | 21 | Daughter | Winder | North Carolina |
| 72 | Harnette E. Kimbrell | 19 | Son-in-law | Doffing Card Room | Georgia |
| 73 | D. Blair Walker | 19 | Son | Card Room Hand | North Carolina |
| 74 | Charles C. Jr. Walker | 15 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 75 | Walter C. Walker | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 76 | Harnette A. Kimbrell | 2 | Grand-daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 77 | Harvey M. Walker | 20 | Head | Machinery Salesman | North Carolina |
| 78 | Mary Ellen Walker | 20 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 79 | Clara Elizabeth Walker | 1 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 80 | Jerry W. Walker | 46 | Head | Textile Machine Owner | South Carolina |
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)