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Laura Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Laura Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1902), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Female
Spouse
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Laura E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Marion |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Industry | Private home |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Township / Ward | Marion |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 Laura | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wilson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Mary Wilson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Elmer Wilson | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Alfred Wilson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Howard Wilson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Laura Wilson | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Ohio
Spouse, age 19
Marion, Ohio · implied b. ~1901 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Laura |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Marion, Ohio
Spouse, age 28
Marion, Ohio · implied b. ~1902 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Laura |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Marion-County, Ohio
Spouse, age 38
Marion-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1902 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Laura E. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Marion |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Housekeeper |
| Industry | Private home |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Laura Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Laura Wilson
Spouse · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03110-00173)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Paula Anna Hough | 16 | Son | New Worker | Ohio |
| 42 | Charles C. Marshall | 58 | Head | Painter | Ohio |
| 43 | Lydia Mae Marshall | 53 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 44 | Paul A. Marshall | 28 | Son | Body And Fender Man | Ohio |
| 45 | Lottie Tibbs | 52 | Head | Fur Craft | Kentucky |
| 46 | Cora Tibbs | 25 | Son | Pool Checker | Michigan |
| 47 | Edna Tibbs | 18 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 48 | Blanche Tibbs | 16 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 49 | Elsie Tibbs | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 50 | Belle Mary | 77 | Head | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 51 | R. A. Geer | 67 | Head | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 52 | Martha Jane Geer | 63 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 53 | Oscar D. Wilson | 53 | Head | Labor | Ohio |
| 54 | Mary Wilson | 34 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 55 | Lawrence Wilson | 12 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 56 | Lydia Jane Wilson | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 57 | James Daniel | 45 | Head | Fireman | Ohio |
| 58 | Mabel Daniel | 33 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 59 | Peter Thomas | 49 | Head | Grinder | Ohio |
| 60 | Martha Thomas | 40 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 61 | Betty Lou Thomas | 9 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 62 | Lloyd Roy Thomas | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Harvey Nelson | 77 | In-law | — | Ohio |
| 64 | Elmer Hofman | 47 | Head | Labor | Ohio |
| 65 | Ethel Hofman | 44 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 66 | Elmer Wilson | 44 | Head | Unloading Cars | Ohio |
| 67 | Laura E. Wilson THIS PERSON | 38 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 68 | Howard E. Wilson | 19 | Son | New Worker | Ohio |
| 69 | Alfred Lee Wilson | 18 | Son | Helper | Ohio |
| 70 | Mary Jane Wilson | 15 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Florence C. Wilson | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 72 | J. B. Martin | 82 | Head | Retired | Ohio |
| 73 | Julia T. Martin | 77 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 74 | G. W. Haines | 85 | Head | Retired | Ohio |
| 75 | Mary E. Protschel | 81 | Head | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 76 | David Holt | 35 | Head | Grinder | Ohio |
| 77 | Anna Mae Holt | 34 | Wife | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 78 | Lloyd Holt | 16 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 79 | Orville Junior Holt | 14 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 80 | Mary Ann Holt | 9 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
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)