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Joseph Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Wilson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Pl. |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Wilson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Margaret Wilson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Helen Wilson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Gladys Wilson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Joseph Wilson | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Clara Shumaker | Other | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Clark Wilson | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Charles Wilson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| William Wilson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Joseph Wilson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Roland Wilson | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Arthur Wilson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Lillian Wilson | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 3
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1927 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 13
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1927 — 13 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Pl. |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Joseph Wilson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · Indiana
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Sibling
William Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clark Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Roland Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arthur Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gladys Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jacqueline Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
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, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01130-00294)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | June Mitchell | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | H. Dale Wagner | 24 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 43 | Martha Wagner | 21 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | (R) Wagner | 47 | Head | Teacher | Indiana |
| 45 | A. Snowden | 56 | Head | Custodian | Indiana |
| 46 | Am Snowden | 50 | Wife | Asst. Custodian | Indiana |
| 47 | Carolyn Snowden | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 48 | C. M. Anderson | 26 | Head | Cashier | Tenn. |
| 49 | Chad Anderson | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Geo. H. Stahl | 44 | Head | Photo Engraver | Indiana |
| 51 | Margaret Stahl | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 52 | John B. Stahl | 17 | Son | Carrier | Indiana |
| 53 | Robt. J. Stahl | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Thomas J. Stahl | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 55 | Joseph Wilson | 42 | Head | Police Capt. | Tennessee |
| 56 | Lillian Wilson | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 57 | William Wilson | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 58 | Arthur Wilson | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Charles Wilson | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Joseph Wilson THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Helen Wilson | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Roland Wilson | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Jacqueline Wilson | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Clark Lee Wilson | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Margaret Wilson | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Gladys Wilson | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Clara Shumaker | 52 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Wm. H. Miller | 65 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Katherine Miller | 66 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 70 | Kay M. Miller | 14 | Daughter | Clerk | Indiana |
| 71 | Jean F. Miller | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Leo M. Stephenson | 65 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 73 | James Milligan | 51 | Head | Manager | Indiana |
| 74 | Ruth H. Milligan | 52 | Wife | Salesman | Indiana |
| 75 | Mary C. Milligan | 21 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 76 | James W. Milligan | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Earl Reiley | 44 | Head | Mailer | Indiana |
| 78 | Ann Reiley | 44 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 79 | E. A. Pfeiffer | 40 | Lodger | Salesman | W. Va. |
| 80 | Edith Pfeiffer | 30 | Lodger | — | W. Va. |
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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)