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Sam Williams — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this Sam Williams across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Sam A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Fordyce |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Lumber |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Township / Ward | City Of Fordyce |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sam | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Williams | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Sam Williams | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Rowena Williams | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1910
Dallas, Arkansas
Other, age 20
Dallas, Arkansas · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Sam |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Lumber |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Dallas, Arkansas
Head, age 30
Dallas, Arkansas · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Sam |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Sales Manager |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Dallas, Arkansas
Head, age 40
Dallas, Arkansas · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Sam A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Braker |
| Industry | Lumber + Ties |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 35 |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Dallas-County, Arkansas
Head, age 50
Dallas-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | Sam A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | City of Fordyce |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Industry | Lumber |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Sam Williams
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00133-00117)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lilly Jr. Thornton | 15 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 42 | W. P. Thornton | 12 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 43 | J. C. Thornton | 10 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 44 | Dorothy Mae Thornton | 8 | daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 45 | Shirley Ann Thornton | 5 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 46 | Claudie D. Thornton | 3 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 47 | Charles R. Lederman | 50 | head | Operator Rip Saw | Ohio |
| 48 | Clara Lederman | 46 | wife | — | Arkansas |
| 49 | Charles Jr. Lederman | 18 | son | New Worker | Arkansas |
| 50 | Lenora Lederman | 12 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 51 | Patricia Lederman | 10 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 52 | Martha Jean Lederman | 5 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 53 | J. P. Snipes | 59 | head | Minister | Mississippi |
| 54 | Minnie D. Snipes | 59 | wife | — | Tennessee |
| 55 | Arthur B. Hunt | 54 | head | Owner | Arkansas |
| 56 | Olie Ophelia Hunt | 45 | wife | — | Arkansas |
| 57 | Jennie Margaret Hunt | 13 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | Pauline Ferguson | 22 | head | — | Arkansas |
| 59 | Georgia Golden | 26 | lodger | Deputy Clerk | Arkansas |
| 60 | J. H. Cooper | 41 | head | Cashier | Louisiana |
| 61 | Lee Joy Cooper | 40 | wife | — | Louisiana |
| 62 | Herman Jr. Cooper | 18 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 63 | La Joyce Cooper | 7 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 64 | Mary Slaton | 65 | in-law | — | Arkansas |
| 65 | Herman Drinkard | 50 | roomer | Manufacturer | Kentucky |
| 66 | Sam A. Williams THIS PERSON | 50 | head | Manufacturer | Kentucky |
| 67 | Rowena Williams | 45 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Martha Rowena Williams | 21 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 69 | Addie Enis | 72 | head | — | Arkansas |
| 70 | Lee Lowman | 29 | head | Mechanic | Arkansas |
| 71 | Floy Lowman | 30 | wife | — | Arkansas |
| 72 | J. H. Ellison | 57 | head | Barber | Texas |
| 73 | Helen Ellison | 40 | wife | — | Texas |
| 74 | Hugh M. Ellison | 15 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 75 | Helen E. Ellison | 13 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 76 | Warner A. Williams | 39 | head | Bookkeeper | Kentucky |
| 77 | Mary Estelle Williams | 33 | wife | — | Arkansas |
| 78 | Mary Ann Williams | 8 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 79 | J. L. Still | 38 | head | Owner | Arkansas |
| 80 | Myrtle Still | 37 | wife | Helper | Arkansas |
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)