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Edward Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Edward Wilson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bessemer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Bessemer City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucile Wilson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Annie Wilson | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Mary Wilson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Charlie Wilson | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Alex Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Clarence Wilson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Edward Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Willie Wilson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| James Wilson | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Charlie Wilson | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Louella Wilson | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 5
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1925 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Son, age 17
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1923 — 11 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bessemer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| 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 Edward Wilson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Edward Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Alabama
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Sibling
James Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Annie Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucile Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Willie Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alex Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charlie Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
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 — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00042-00538)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Walter L. Wright | 42 | Head | Fitter | Alabama |
| 42 | Willie Wright | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Willie James | 35 | Head | Fitter | Alabama |
| 44 | Annie James | 34 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Addie James | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 46 | Ruth James | 11 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 47 | Willie Jr. James | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Dorothy James | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Jettie May | 36 | Head | Driller | Alabama |
| 50 | Johnnie May | 38 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 51 | John D. May | 18 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 52 | Jettaline May | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Willie L. May | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Jimmie L. May | 11 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 55 | Margaret May | 9 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Gertrude May | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Francis May | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 58 | William May | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Louise Garret | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Alabama |
| 60 | Mildred Garret | 1 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Charlie Wilson | 41 | Head | Machine Operater | Alabama |
| 62 | Louella Wilson | 36 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Mary L. Wilson | 19 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Edward Wilson THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | New Worker | Alabama |
| 65 | Alex Wilson | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Clarence T. Wilson | 15 | Son | New Worker | Alabama |
| 67 | Willie D. Wilson | 11 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 68 | Charlie Jr. Wilson | 7 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Lucile Wilson | 6 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 70 | James D. Wilson | 4 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 71 | Annie P. Wilson | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Vernon Henderson | 43 | Head | Fitter | Alabama |
| 73 | Julia Henderson | 35 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 74 | Vernon Jr. Henderson | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 75 | L. J. Henderson | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 76 | Lottie B. Henderson | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 77 | Riley Thomas | 58 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 78 | Sarah Thomas | 48 | Wife | Aide | Alabama |
| 79 | Cadmus Lockert | 28 | Head | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 80 | Bertha Lockert | 26 | Wife | Truck Driver | Alabama |
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)