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Francis Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Orleans-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Francis Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Francis |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | WPA Project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 434 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | New Orleans |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Francis | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Wilson | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| William Morgan | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Gladys Patterson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ernestine Wilson | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orleans, Louisiana
Head, age 33
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1887
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
Head, age 45
None, Louisiana · implied b. ~1885 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15.00 |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Orleans-County, Louisiana
Head, age 55
Orleans-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Francis |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | WPA Project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 434 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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Our Model Tree links Francis Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Francis Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01428-00584)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mc Gee Lois Williams | 24 | Lodger | Seamstress | Mississippi |
| 2 | William Bell | 69 | Head | Sack Cutter | Louisiana |
| 3 | Emma Bell | 54 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 4 | Walter Blunt | 50 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 5 | Justina Blunt | 45 | Wife | Laundress | Louisiana |
| 6 | Walter Jr. Blunt | 23 | Son | Dish Washer | Louisiana |
| 7 | Benjamin Williams | 36 | Head | Porter | Louisiana |
| 8 | Matilda Williams | 32 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 9 | Oveil Williams | 28 | Brother | Butler | Louisiana |
| 10 | Willie Lee | 26 | Lodger | Mechanic | Louisiana |
| 11 | Joseph Collin | 38 | Head | Porter | Louisiana |
| 12 | Lily Collin | 27 | Wife | Maid | Louisiana |
| 13 | Sam Taylor | 36 | Head | Painter | Louisiana |
| 14 | Elizabeth Taylor | 25 | Wife | Maid | Mississippi |
| 15 | Edna James | 35 | Head | Cook | Louisiana |
| 16 | Lily Francis | 40 | Lodger | Maid | Louisiana |
| 17 | Vivin Williams | 34 | Head | Car Loader | Panama |
| 18 | Susy Williams | 47 | Wife | Laundress | Louisiana |
| 19 | Francis Wilson THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 20 | Ernestine Wilson | 32 | Wife | Maid | Louisiana |
| 21 | Gladys Patterson | 16 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 22 | William Morgan | 11 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 23 | Elijah Brooks | 29 | Head | Waiter | Louisiana |
| 24 | Marie Brooks | 26 | Wife | Maid | Louisiana |
| 25 | James William | 28 | Head | Bell Hop | Mississippi |
| 26 | Lillie William | 26 | Wife | Laundress | Louisiana |
| 27 | Oliver William | 10 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 28 | Mary William | 8 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 29 | Willie Collins | 28 | Head | Car Washer | Louisiana |
| 30 | Hattie Collins | 26 | Wife | Maid | Louisiana |
| 31 | Vivian Collins | 10 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 32 | Byrta Mae Collins | 8 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 33 | Linvelin Collins | 5 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 34 | Ruth Smith | 30 | Head | Laundress | Louisiana |
| 35 | Dorothy Smith | 12 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 36 | Rose Marie Smith | 11 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
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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)