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Clarence Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Rensselaer-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Clarence Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rensselaer-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Albert & Luella — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rensselaer-County, New York |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Clarence W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rensselaer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Meter Reader |
| Industry | Water supply |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1170 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Meter Reader |
| Township / Ward | Rensselaer City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Clarence | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Wilson | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Albert Wilson | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Clarence Wilson | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Albert Wilson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Frederick Wilson | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Lucella Wilson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rensselaer, New …
Son, age 6
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Clarence H |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Rensselaer, New …
Son, age 16
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Clarence |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Rensselaer-County, New …
Son, age 26
Rensselaer-County, New York · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Clarence W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rensselaer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Occupation | Meter Reader |
| Industry | Water supply |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1170 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Clarence Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Albert Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Luella Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father Albert Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lucella Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Luella Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Albert Wilson
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Luella Wilson
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Albert Wilson
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lucella Wilson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Luella Wilson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Clarence Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · New York
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Sibling
Frederick Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Evelyn Wilson
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 — Rensselaer-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Rensselaer-County, New York
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02757-00269)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert G. Thompson | 0 | Son | — | New York |
| 2 | Albert H. Wilson | 51 | Head | Clergyman | New York |
| 3 | Lucella Wilson | 51 | Wife | — | New York |
| 4 | Frederick W. Wilson | 27 | Son | Electrician | New York |
| 5 | Clarence W. Wilson THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Meter Reader | New York |
| 6 | Evelyn Wilson | 23 | Daughter | Practical Nurse | New York |
| 7 | Albert H. Jr. Wilson | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 9 | Benjamin Livingston | 58 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 10 | Anna B. Livingston | 58 | Wife | — | New York |
| 11 | Leroy L. Livingston | 20 | Son | — | New York |
| 12 | James P. Loftus | 38 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 13 | Laura B. Loftus | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 14 | James Loftus | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 15 | Laura Loftus | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 16 | David R. Evans | 40 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 17 | Stella D. Evans | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 18 | Florence M. Evans | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 19 | Mary Lou Evans | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 20 | Virginia R. Evans | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 21 | Richard D. Evans | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 22 | Barbara J. Evans | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 23 | Paul B. Evans | 34 | Brother-in-law | — | New York |
| 24 | Harold I. Evans | 47 | Brother-in-law | Car Inspector | New York |
| 25 | Ida M. Harris | 66 | Head | — | New York |
| 26 | Betty Lou Harris | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 27 | William T. Houghton | 56 | Head | Weaver | New York |
| 28 | Elizabeth A. Houghton | 55 | Wife | — | New York |
| 29 | Viella C. Houghton | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 30 | Grace C. Houghton | 23 | Daughter | Contometer Operator | New York |
| 31 | Charlotte E. Houghton | 20 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 32 | Lizzie Riley | 75 | Boarder | — | New York |
| 34 | Richard Malone | 50 | Head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 35 | Gertrude J. Malone | 44 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | John J. Malone | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 37 | Mary E. Windknecht | 47 | Head | — | California |
| 38 | Norma C. Hughes | 20 | Daughter | Accountant | New York |
| 39 | Charles M. Curran | 56 | Head | Conductor | New York |
| 40 | Anne M. Curran | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Clarence + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)