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Russell Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Russell Williams across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1901), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1620 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Williams | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Barbara Williams | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Russell Williams | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| David Williams | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 18
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1902 — 3 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 | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 28
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1902 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russel H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 39
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1901 — 4 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1620 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Russell Williams across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Russell Williams
Head · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · Indiana
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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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-t0627-01130-00118)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chelsea O Jones | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | William T Jones | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 43 | Russell Williams THIS PERSON | 39 | Head | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 44 | Mary Jean Williams | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Barbara Williams | 12 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 46 | David R Williams | 7 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Frank S Jordan | 22 | Head | Test-Man | Indiana |
| 48 | Jeanette O Jordan | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Robert R Bogart | 26 | Head | Supervisor | Florida |
| 50 | Jean Bogart | 24 | Wife | Saleslady | Indiana |
| 51 | C Perry Harley | 60 | Head | Clerical-Clerk | Ohio |
| 52 | Gladys Harley | 47 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Harold Aungstman | 27 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 54 | William Mcroberts | 48 | Head | Yard-Master | Indiana |
| 55 | Frances Mcroberts | 42 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 56 | Margie Sears | 18 | Roomer | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Robert Lindeman | 36 | Head | Physician | Indiana |
| 58 | Mary M Lindeman | 32 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Mary Ann Lindeman | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Gus Lydquest | 52 | Head | Solicitor | Illinois |
| 61 | Frances Lydquest | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Franklin Lemons | 33 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 63 | Nora Lemons | 36 | Wife | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 64 | Edward J Lemons | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Peggy Frances Lemons | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Edward L White | 20 | Nephew | Junior Accountant | Indiana |
| 67 | Lawrence White | 19 | Nephew | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 68 | Emma E White | 72 | Mother | Helper | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Earl P Richardson | 44 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 70 | Helen Richardson | 39 | Wife | Pay Master | Illinois |
| 71 | Pearl Elaine Richardson | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Lulu M Sell | 77 | Mother | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Robert Gaugler | 41 | Head | Stock-Man | Indiana |
| 74 | Lorena Gaugler | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 75 | John Dixon | 20 | Step-Son | Apprentice | Indiana |
| 76 | William J Richards | 53 | Head | Tool Maker | Kansas |
| 77 | Julia Richards | 48 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Betty Ann Katz | 19 | Daughter | Taxi Worker | Indiana |
| 79 | John H (Jr) Katz | 23 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Sarah M Taylor | 72 | Head | — | Indiana |
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)