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Florence Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cumberland-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Florence Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cumberland-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 76
b. ~1864
Female
Head
Born: Ohio
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cumberland-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Toledo |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Toledo |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Florence | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wilson | Head | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Minor Wilson | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cumberland, Illinois
Spouse, age 56
Cumberland, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Cumberland, Illinois
Other, age 66
Cumberland, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 33 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Cumberland-County, Illinois
Head, age 76
Cumberland-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1864 — 2 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Florence |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Toledo |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Florence Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Florence Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 76 · b. ~1864 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cumberland-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cumberland-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00792-00221)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mont Scott | 56 | Head | Section Hand | Illinois |
| 42 | Jennie Scott | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 43 | James Raymer | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Laura Raymer | 75 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Lewis Pankey | 72 | Lodger | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Clara Van Dyke | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Florence Wilson THIS PERSON | 76 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 48 | Minor Wilson | 34 | Son | Repair Radio | Illinois |
| 49 | Joe Ingram | 29 | Head | 32 | Illinois |
| 50 | Opal Ingram | 30 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Eugene Ingram | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Loraline Ingram | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Charles Ingram | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Kenneth Ingram | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Rhoda Ingram | 61 | Mother | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 56 | John D. White | 78 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Viola White | 77 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Lewis Shaw | 53 | Head | Owner Of Cafe | Illinois |
| 59 | Edith Shaw | 46 | Wife | Cook | Illinois |
| 60 | Robert Shaw | 24 | Son | Apprentice | Illinois |
| 61 | Reba Shaw | 17 | Daughter in Law | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Roland Shaw | 77 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Mae Shaw | 64 | Wife | Housework | Illinois |
| 64 | Allie Ballinger | 63 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Rex Ballinger | 24 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 66 | Joe Van Scoyoc | 47 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 67 | Zella Van Scoyoc | 46 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Orville Van Scoyoc | 22 | Son | Attendant | Illinois |
| 69 | Alfred Van Scoyoc | 19 | Son | Woodworker | Illinois |
| 70 | Kenneth Van Scoyoc | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Idelia Vissard | 75 | Mother in Law | — | Illinois |
| 72 | James Miller | 33 | Head | 24 | Illinois |
| 73 | Edith Miller | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Betty June Miller | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Irad Miller | 11 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Dan Miller | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 77 | James Miller | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Jane Ringery | 23 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 79 | Theo Paddy | 47 | Inmate | 9 | Illinois |
| 80 | Donald Atkins | 27 | Inmate | Laborer | Illinois |
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)