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Frank Burns — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wilson-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Frank Burns across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wilson-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wilson-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Frank J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fredonia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wilson |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Fredonia |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Burns | Spouse | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| Frank Burns | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Pauline Burns | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wilson, Kansas
Head, age 50
Wilson, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | Emp |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Wilson, Kansas
Head, age 60
Wilson, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Frank J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Retired |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 2600 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Wilson-County, Kansas
Head, age 70
Wilson-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
| Surname | Burns |
| Given Name | Frank J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fredonia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wilson |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Burns across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Burns
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Wilson-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Wilson-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01265-00835)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank J. Burns THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Anna Burns | 67 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 43 | Pauline Burns | 32 | Daughter | Assistant Dentist | Kansas |
| 44 | Alice Beal | 63 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 45 | Waunita Sterne | 24 | Lodger | Receptionist | Kansas |
| 46 | Freda Baldwin | 21 | Servant | Servant | Washington |
| 47 | Robert Bradley | 46 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 48 | Darlene Bradley | 45 | Wife | Laborer | Missouri |
| 49 | Harmon Cunningham | 31 | Head | Mill Operator | Kansas |
| 50 | Mary Cunningham | 22 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 51 | Sam Houdyshell | 41 | Head | Carpenter | Kansas |
| 52 | Elsie Houdyshell | 36 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 53 | Betty Houdyshell | 17 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 54 | William Houdyshell | 15 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 55 | M. Samuel Orr | 38 | Head | Foreman Bridge Roadwork | Kansas |
| 56 | Opal Orr | 33 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 57 | Leroy Orr | 13 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 58 | Helen Orr | 10 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 59 | Laura Tarter | 55 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 60 | Laura B. Tarter | 19 | Daughter | Janitress | Kansas |
| 61 | Harry Tarter | 15 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 62 | Ernest Tarter | 17 | Son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 63 | Joseph Tarter | 24 | Son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 64 | Addie N. Close | 63 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Wayne Sanderson | 26 | Head | Waiter | Kansas |
| 66 | Frankie Sanderson | 22 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 67 | Eva V. Matthews | 57 | Head | Nursing | Indiana |
| 68 | Harvey Mcelwaine | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 69 | John Mcelwaine | 21 | Son | Janitor | Kansas |
| 70 | Frank Stewart | 72 | Head | Justice Of Peace | Illinois |
| 71 | Lucy Stewart | 61 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 72 | Braden Dunham | 60 | Head | Painter Paper Hanger | Ohio |
| 73 | Bithe Dunham | 50 | Wife | Clerk | Kansas |
| 74 | Eddie Watkins | 45 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 75 | Marion Watkins | 38 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 76 | Thelma Watkins | 13 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 77 | Vernon Low | 40 | Head | Agent | Kansas |
| 78 | Jennie M. Low | 32 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 79 | Lawton Low | 19 | Son | Helper Operator | Kansas |
| 80 | Keith Low | 12 | Son | — | Kansas |
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)