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David Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lauderdale-County, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this David Wilson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lauderdale-County, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lauderdale-County, Mississippi |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | David Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Meridian |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lauderdale |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 12 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Meridian |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Wilson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ruth Wilson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Susie Wilson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Sarah Wilson | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Naomi Wilson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| David Wilson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| David Wilson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mclendon Wilson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Oscar Wilson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| John Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Minnie Wilson | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lauderdale, Mississippi
Son, age 10
Lauderdale, Mississippi · implied b. ~1920 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Lauderdale-County, Mississippi
Son, age 19
Lauderdale-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1921 — 11 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | David Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Meridian |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lauderdale |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 12 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 David Wilson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
David Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Mississippi
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Sibling
Minnie Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Oscar Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Susie Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Naomi Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mclendon Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Sarah Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Lauderdale-County, Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Lauderdale-County, Mississippi
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02039-00645)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Thomas Rogers | 65 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 42 | Missie May Rogers | 29 | Wife | Cook | Mississippi |
| 43 | Hebron Rogers | 26 | Son | Delivery Man | Mississippi |
| 44 | E. G. Huffins | 13 | Grand-son | — | Mississippi |
| 45 | Samuel King | 55 | Head | Cement Mixer | Georgia |
| 46 | Matilda King | 49 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 47 | Matilda Bacon | 48 | Head | Maid | Mississippi |
| 48 | Mack Edwards | 65 | Head | Janitor | Alabama |
| 49 | Cord Edwards | 59 | Wife | Trucker | Mississippi |
| 50 | Charles Hikes | 50 | Head | Car Loader | Mississippi |
| 51 | Lizzie Bee Hikes | 38 | Wife | Maid | Mississippi |
| 52 | India Hikes | 19 | Daughter | Maid | Mississippi |
| 53 | Wilson Ernestine Hikes | 22 | Daughter | Maid | Mississippi |
| 54 | Wilson Evelyn Hikes | 17 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 55 | Jeffrey S. Ramsey | 48 | Head | Machinist | Mississippi |
| 56 | Lila Ramsey | 36 | Wife | Practical Nurse | Mississippi |
| 57 | Jeffrey S. Ramsey | 16 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 58 | Corbetta Ramsey | 14 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 59 | Eugene Ramsey | 11 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 60 | Bill Curry | 26 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 61 | David Wilson | 48 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 62 | Minnie Wilson | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Sarah Wilson | 23 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Susie Wilson | 21 | Daughter | New Worker | Alabama |
| 65 | David Jr. Wilson THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | New Worker | Alabama |
| 66 | John Wilson | 17 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 67 | Minnie Lee Wilson | 16 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 68 | Ruth Wilson | 14 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 69 | Mclendon Wilson | 11 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 70 | Naomi Wilson | 8 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 71 | Oscar Wilson | 5 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 72 | T. E. Smith | 54 | Head | Conductor | Mississippi |
| 73 | Montez Smith | 26 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 74 | Yvonne Smith | 18 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 75 | Nomie L. Smith | 16 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 76 | Almeda Smith | 15 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 77 | Billie Jean Smith | 7 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 78 | Ida Dawkins | 72 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 79 | John W. Holcomb | 24 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Georgia |
| 80 | Elizabeth Holcomb | 20 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
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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)