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Emma Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Emma Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1882), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Female
Spouse
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Emma E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wash. |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Md. |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Township / Ward | Elec Dist 22 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Emma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Williams | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Clarence Williams | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Riley Williams | Other | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Frederic Williams | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Richard Williams | Son | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Clarence Williams | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Emma Williams | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Maryland
Spouse, age 38
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1882 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Emma E |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Washington, Maryland
Spouse, age 48
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1882 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Washington-County, Maryland
Spouse, age 58
Washington-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Emma E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wash. |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Md. |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Emma Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Emma Williams
Spouse · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01562-00725)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Alma C. Nagy | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 42 | A. Lorraine Nagy | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Alice C. Rowe | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Maryland |
| 44 | James R. Jacobs | 37 | Head | Operate Stone Crusher | West Virginia |
| 45 | Eleanor A. Jacobs | 25 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Hilda M. Jacobs | 3 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 47 | James A. Griffith | 21 | Brother-in-law | New Worker | West Virginia |
| 48 | Charles E. Harlock | 29 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 49 | Mary E. Harlock | 24 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 50 | Charles E. Jr. Harlock | 5 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 51 | George H. Harlock | 3 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 52 | Harold L. Stevens | 47 | Lodger | Laborer | Maryland |
| 53 | Samuel L. Kline | 53 | Head | Wood Work Machining | Virginia |
| 54 | Bertha E. Kline | 50 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 55 | Victor G. Kline | 20 | Son | Apprentice Machinist | Maryland |
| 56 | Sam L. Clark | 35 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 57 | Fannie P. Clark | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 58 | John H. Clark | 9 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 59 | Ottie A. Clark | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 60 | Clarence A. Williams | 61 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 61 | Emma E. Williams THIS PERSON | 58 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 62 | Richard S. Williams | 38 | Son | Repairman | Maryland |
| 63 | Frederic E. Williams | 33 | Son | Hoist Operator | Maryland |
| 64 | Clarence B. Williams | 23 | Son | New Worker | Maryland |
| 65 | Annie M. Williams | 20 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Maryland |
| 66 | Riley O. Williams | 15 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 67 | David L. Smith | 19 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 68 | Gladys A. Smith | 18 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 69 | Carole L. Smith | 0 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 70 | W. H. R. Hoot | 63 | Lodger | Sheet Metal Worker | Maryland |
| 71 | Edward L. Ridnour | 51 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 72 | Martha E. Ridnour | 44 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 73 | Harold E. Ridnour | 15 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 74 | Ellis H. Ridnour | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 75 | Wm. D. Ridnour | 10 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 76 | Martha J. Ridnour | 4 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 77 | Helen M. Ridnour | 2 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 78 | Charles L. Ridnour | 20 | Son | Shoe Beater | Maryland |
| 79 | Sarah J. Ridnour | 79 | Mother-in-law | — | Maryland |
| 80 | Margaret A. Grimm | 70 | Sister-in-law | — | Maryland |
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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)