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Harold Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this Harold Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Robbie & Robie — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Missouri
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Harold |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hannibal City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Township / Ward | Hannibal City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Harold | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Wilson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Robbie Wilson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Herman Wilson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Harold Wilson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Loren Wilson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Bessie Wilson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Missouri
Son, age 3
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1917 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Harold W |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Marion, Missouri
Son, age 13
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Harold |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Marion-County, Missouri
Son, age 24
Marion-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Harold |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hannibal City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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 Harold Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Robbie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and father Robie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bessie Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ressie Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Robbie Wilson
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robie Wilson
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bessie Wilson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ressie Wilson
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harold Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Missouri
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Sibling
Herman Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Loren Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lois Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
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 — Marion-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02128-00577)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martha Bounty | 39 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 2 | Glenn A Pudrey|Pudney | 37 | Head | M-Key Stitcher | Missouri |
| 3 | Nellie Pudrey|Pudney | 37 | Wife | Side Staying | Missouri |
| 4 | Esma M Boughton | 38 | Head | Miller | Illinois |
| 5 | Eloise Boughton | 34 | Wife | Fancy Stitcher | Illinois |
| 6 | Esma Max Boughton | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Loraine Archie | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Glendola Archie | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Woodrow Jackson | 45 | Head | Burner | Missouri |
| 10 | Birney Leroy Ellen | 12 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 11 | Elmer M Lovelace | 20 | Head | New Worker | Missouri |
| 12 | Stevens Wheeler | 77 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 13 | Olive Wheeler | 64 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Walter Cornelius | 18 | Son | Salesman | Missouri |
| 15 | Ardella Cornelius | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Henry Brooks | 36 | Head | Miller | Missouri |
| 17 | Alberta Brooks | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 18 | Maxine Brooks | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 19 | Cecil Brooks | 12 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Richard Brooks | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Harlan Brooks | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 22 | George Ransdell | 50 | Head | W.P.A. Laborer | Missouri |
| 23 | Louise Ransdell | 35 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 24 | Homer Ransdell | 12 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 25 | George B Ransdell | 9 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Henry Waters | 42 | Head | Street Sweeper | Missouri |
| 27 | Susie Waters | 29 | Wife | Folding | Missouri |
| 28 | Ida Selleck | 30 | Sister-in-law | Cementing | Missouri |
| 29 | Jay Bee Avery | 26 | Head | Leaf Layer | Missouri |
| 30 | Verma Avery | 22 | Wife | Heel Chaser | Missouri |
| 31 | Baryl Avery | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Carolyn Avery | 2 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Alden Max Sims | 36 | Head | — | Nebraska |
| 34 | Hadley Q Turner | 31 | Lodger | Sole Laying | Missouri |
| 35 | Robbie Q Wilson | 53 | Head | Heeler | Missouri |
| 36 | Bessie Wilson | 51 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Harold Wilson THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Cutter | Missouri |
| 38 | Herman Wilson | 20 | Son | Sander | Missouri |
| 39 | Lois Wilson | 10 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Loren Wilson | 8 | Son | — | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Harold + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)