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Kenneth Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Alexander-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Kenneth Wilson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Alexander-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1930), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 10
b. ~1930
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Alexander-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Kenneth |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Taylorsville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alexander |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Taylorsville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1930 |
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 Kenneth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Wilson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Amlyne Wilson | Other | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Geraldine Elder | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Claud Elder | Head | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Kenneth Wilson | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Vela Elder | Spouse | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Joan Elder | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Arcola Wilson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Infant Elder | Daughter | — | ~1940 | |
| William Elder | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Alexander, North …
Son, age
Alexander, North Carolina · implied b. ~1930 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Kenneth L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Alexander-County, North …
Son, age 10
Alexander-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1930 — 10 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Kenneth |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Taylorsville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alexander |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Kenneth Wilson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Kenneth Wilson
Son · 1940 · age 10 · b. ~1930 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Billy Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Infant Elder
Sibling · 1940 · age
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Geraldine Elder
Sibling · 1940 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Elder
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arcola Wilson
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joan Elder
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
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 — Alexander-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Alexander-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02870-00254)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mrs Mans Kerley | 28 | Wife | Knitter | North Carolina |
| 42 | Grady W Kerley | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 43 | Claud Elder | 30 | Head | Carder | North Carolina |
| 44 | Vela Elder | 27 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 45 | William Elder | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | Geraldine Elder | 3 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Joan Elder | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Infant Elder | 0 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Amlyne Wilson | 49 | Father | Warehouseman | North Carolina |
| 50 | Arcola Wilson | 16 | Daughter | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 51 | Billy Wilson | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Kenneth Wilson THIS PERSON | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | Atwell Logan | 23 | Head | Road Work | North Carolina |
| 54 | Edna Logan | 27 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 55 | Betty Jean Logan | 5 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | Atwell Jr. Logan | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 57 | Claude Daniels | 46 | Head | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 58 | Annie Daniels | 44 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 59 | Claude Jr. Daniels | 18 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Mary Lou Brookshire | 44 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 61 | Ethel Brookshire | 26 | Daughter | New Worker | North Carolina |
| 62 | Fred Brookshire | 24 | Son | Meat Cutter | North Carolina |
| 63 | Earl Brookshire | 18 | Son | Salesman | North Carolina |
| 64 | Margie Brookshire | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 65 | Mary Brookshire | 13 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Dorcas Brookshire | 8 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 67 | Mrs Ella Walters | 68 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 68 | Collie Walters | 35 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 69 | Drafus Hines | 40 | Son-in-law | Truck Driver | North Carolina |
| 70 | Georgia Hines | 40 | Wife | Winder | North Carolina |
| 71 | Sarah Hines | 18 | Daughter | Saleswoman | North Carolina |
| 72 | Drafus Jr. Hines | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Alva Jane Hines | 10 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 74 | Frank P. Peeler | 45 | Head | Preacher | North Carolina |
| 75 | Lillie Peeler | 40 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 76 | William E. Kerley | 70 | Head | Gardener | North Carolina |
| 77 | Vandora Kerley | 65 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 78 | Willie Mae Kerley | 17 | Granddaughter | Helper | North Carolina |
| 79 | Rebecca Pharr | 68 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
| 80 | Luella Wike | 63 | Wife | Housekeeper | North Carolina |
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)