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Helen Walsh — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sangamon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Helen Walsh across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sangamon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1882), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Female
Spouse
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sangamon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Springfield Twp |
| 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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Helen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Walsh | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| William Walsh | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Mary Walsh | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Michael Walsh | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Robert Walsh | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Jerome Walsh | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| James Walsh | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| John Walsh | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Francis Walsh | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Helen Walsh | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sangamon, Illinois
Spouse, age 38
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 10 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Sangamon, Illinois
Other, age 49
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Sangamon-County, Illinois
Spouse, age 58
Sangamon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 10 household members
| Surname | Walsh |
| Given Name | Helen |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Helen Walsh across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Helen Walsh
Spouse · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00887-00709)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Sammy Grigely | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Nelva Rose Grigely | 8 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Catherine Grigely | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Betty Louise Grigely | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Avery Miller | 54 | Head | Mill Wright | Ohio |
| 46 | Martha Miller | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Robert Jr. Bennett | 26 | Head | Research Worker | Illinois |
| 48 | Dorothy Bennett | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Julius Kasa | 32 | Head | Installer | Illinois |
| 50 | Mary Kasa | 30 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 51 | Julius Jr. Kasa | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 52 | James Dudas | 26 | Brother-in-law | Barber | Illinois |
| 53 | William J. Walsh | 65 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Helen Walsh THIS PERSON | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | John Walsh | 35 | Son | Bench Worker | Illinois |
| 56 | James Walsh | 33 | Son | Township Supervisor | Illinois |
| 57 | Michael Walsh | 25 | Son | Mechanic | Illinois |
| 58 | Jerome Walsh | 22 | Son | Common Labor | Illinois |
| 59 | Robert Walsh | 19 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Mary Jane Walsh | 23 | Daughter | Bench Worker | Illinois |
| 61 | Margaret Walsh | 21 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Francis Walsh | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Richard Stazu | 56 | Head | Attendant Operator | Italy |
| 64 | Catherine Stazu | 48 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 65 | Olindo Stazu | 26 | Son | Attendant Operator | Kansas |
| 66 | Catherine Cresto | 24 | Niece | Waitress | Kansas |
| 67 | Madalene Cresto | 68 | Head | — | Italy |
| 68 | John Cresto | 42 | Son | Attendant | Italy |
| 69 | Chris Ahrenkiel | 47 | Head | Bartender And Attendant | Illinois |
| 70 | Carrie Ahrenkiel | 45 | Wife | Cook And Waitress | Illinois |
| 71 | Albert Stevens | 24 | Head | Gardener | Illinois |
| 72 | Velda Stevens | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Norman Stevens | 16 | Son | News Worker | Illinois |
| 74 | Betty Jane Stevens | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Charles Stevens | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Deloris Stevens | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Frank Shea | 49 | Head | Iron Worker | Maine |
| 78 | Ethel Shea | 49 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Katherine Shea | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Sarah Mernin | 66 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
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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)