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Russell Williams — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Russell Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Milford & Milford — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Labeler |
| Industry | Peanut Butter Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Labeler |
| Township / Ward | Rocky Ripple |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Russell | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Williams | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Oadis Williams | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Pansy Williams | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Russell Williams | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 1
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 12
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 21
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Labeler |
| Industry | Peanut Butter Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | H-2 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| 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 Russell Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Milford Williams (~0.92 confidence) and father Milford Williams (~0.92 confidence) and mother Pansy Williams (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Milford Williams
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Milford Williams
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Pansy Williams
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Russell Williams
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Indiana
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Sibling
Oadis Williams
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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-t0627-01076-00379)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Cleo Duncan | 24 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 42 | Arthur H. Watts | 52 | Head | Barber | Indiana |
| 43 | Linda C. Watts | 48 | Wife | Forelady | Indiana |
| 44 | Edward Fitzgelberger | 60 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 45 | Fern Fitzgelberger | 52 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Edward Jr. Fitzgelberger | 21 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Charles H. Rice | 40 | Head | Lineman | Kentucky |
| 48 | Lenna M. Rice | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Barbara J. Rice | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 50 | Dresa A. Rice | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Lettie A. Rice | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Milford Williams | 52 | Head | Maintenance Man | Indiana |
| 53 | Pansy Williams | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Russell Williams THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Labeler | Indiana |
| 55 | Oadis Williams | 18 | Son | Attendant | Indiana |
| 56 | Richard Leverenz | 68 | Head | Electro-Typist | Illinois |
| 57 | Margaret Leverenz | 45 | Wife | House Cleaning | Iowa |
| 58 | Richard Jr. Leverenz | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 59 | John Williams | 28 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Delores Williams | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 61 | John Williams | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Garry Williams | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Luther J. Isenhour | 60 | Head | Wood Craft Instructor | Indiana |
| 64 | Marie Isenhour | 47 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Harry Thatcher | 37 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 66 | Christine Thatcher | 30 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Ralph S. Worley | 38 | Head | Bus Driver And Cleaner | Indiana |
| 68 | Ruby E. Worley | 34 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Mary O'Connor | 70 | Head | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 70 | Catherine O'Connor | 69 | Sister | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 71 | Leonard Van Deventer | 58 | Head | Plumber | Kansas |
| 72 | James Ernest Hunger | 46 | Head | Attendant | Illinois |
| 73 | Miley Marie Hunger | 44 | Wife | Drink Clerk | Illinois |
| 74 | Amel Major | 41 | Head | Promoter | Missouri |
| 75 | Mabelle Major | 33 | Wife | Office Work | Kansas |
| 76 | John Baechler | 66 | Head | Gardner | Kentucky |
| 77 | Chester C. Sterling | 51 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 78 | Jewell E. Sterling | 45 | Wife | General Help & Helper | Ohio |
| 79 | Harry O. Keeler | 42 | Head | Printer | Indiana |
| 80 | Beatrice L. Keeler | 32 | Wife | Secretary | Ohio |
Pedigree Summary
Russell + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)