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Herbert Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wolfe-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Herbert Wilson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wolfe-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wolfe-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Herbert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wolfe |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Township / Ward | Mag Dist 1 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Herbert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Wilson | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Lenard Wilson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mary Wilson | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Glen Wilson | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Alma Wilson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Alta Wilson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Chester Wilson | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Mann Wilson | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Russel Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1930
Wolfe, Kentucky
Son, age 13
Wolfe, Kentucky · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Herbert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | At Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Wolfe-County, Kentucky
Son, age 23
Wolfe-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Herbert |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 1 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wolfe |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Herbert Wilson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Herbert Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Chester Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alta Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Russel Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alma Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Glen Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lenard Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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 — Wolfe-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Wolfe-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01364-00032)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Genva | Geneva | 18 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Francis | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Daniel Isray | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Mann Wilson | 46 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Mary Wilson | 37 | Wife | Labourer | Kentucky |
| 46 | Herbert Wilson THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Labourer | Kentucky |
| 47 | Russel Wilson | 17 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 48 | Alma Wilson | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Alta Wilson | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Glen Wilson | 10 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Lenard Wilson | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Chester Wilson | 1 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Lee Arnett | 41 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 54 | America Arnett | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Beatrice Arnett | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 56 | Lillian Arnett | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Reva Arnett | 14 | Daughter | Labour | Kentucky |
| 58 | Bradie Arnett | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | South Arnett | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Henry Arnett | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Logan Spencer | 57 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 62 | Rosalee Spencer | 52 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Taulbee Margie Spencer | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Arthur Mullins | 39 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 65 | Pallie Mullins | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Marcella Mullins | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Marjorie Mullins | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Jessie Isray Mullins | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Courtney Payton | 31 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 70 | Mary Mae Payton | 26 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | James Payton | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Juanita Payton | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Betty Jean Payton | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Fill Jr. Payton | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Nannie Craig | 49 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 76 | Windell Craig | 23 | Son | Labour | Kentucky |
| 77 | Katherine Craig | 19 | Daughter | Labour | Kentucky |
| 78 | Marine Craig | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Mary Lou Craig | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Golda Craig | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
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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)