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Earl Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Randolph-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Earl Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Randolph-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Robert & Robert — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Randolph-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Houston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Randolph |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Road Laborer |
| Industry | Highway Maintenance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 120 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ill. |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Road Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Baldwin Village |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Earl | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wilson | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Earl Wilson | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Mary Wilson | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1920
Randolph, Illinois
Son, age 6
Randolph, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Randolph, Illinois
Son, age 16
Randolph, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Randolph-County, Illinois
Son, age 26
Randolph-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Houston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Randolph |
| Occupation | Road Laborer |
| Industry | Highway Maintenance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 120 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ill. |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Earl Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Robert Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Etta Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Robert Wilson
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Wilson
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Etta Wilson
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Wilson
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Earl Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Illinois
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Randolph-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Randolph-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00872-00010)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bobby Linkers | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 42 | H. R. Freeton | 75 | In-law | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Ernest O. Lehmer | 61 | Head | Truck Gardener | Illinois |
| 44 | Alvina Lehmer | 56 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Martin O. Mehrt | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 46 | Amanda Mehrt | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Pearl A. Mehrt | 20 | Daughter | Housework | Illinois |
| 48 | Lee Mehrt | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Caroline Budde | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Oscar O. Budde | 26 | Son | Paper Hanger | Illinois |
| 51 | Louis A. Kramer | 63 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 52 | Emma Kramer | 59 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Johanna Mehring | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Lydia A. Gerning | 81 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 55 | S. E. Bellmick | 47 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 56 | Mae Bellmick | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Howard Adams | 22 | Lodger | Language Teacher | Illinois |
| 58 | Ray Dieckmann | 32 | Head | Garage Operator | Illinois |
| 59 | Viola Dieckmann | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Henry Kohlendept | 76 | Head | Milk Salesman | Illinois |
| 61 | Magdalene Kohlendept | 66 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Harvey Kohlendept | 28 | Son | Postmaster | Illinois |
| 63 | Burton Klepper | 52 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 64 | Louise Klepper | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Erich Klepper | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Clarence Klepper | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Emma A. Klepper | 64 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Edwin F. Burmester | 42 | Head | Road Helper | Illinois |
| 69 | Clara Burmester | 41 | Wife | Housework | Illinois |
| 70 | Edna Burmester | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Elda Burmester | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Vilas Kock | 38 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 73 | Dora Kock | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Roland Nass | 22 | Head | Section Hand | Illinois |
| 75 | Luella Nass | 20 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Robert Wilson | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Mary E. Wilson | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Earl Wilson THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Road Laborer | Illinois |
| 79 | Henry A. Spier | 52 | Head | Milk Salesman | Illinois |
| 80 | Frieda Spier | 49 | Wife | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Earl
Gen 1 · 4 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)