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Samuel White — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Samuel White across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | WHITE |
| Given Name | SAMUEL M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Decatur City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Green | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Samuel White | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Hershel Green | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| James Green | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Mary White | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 49
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Samuel M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | conductor |
| Industry | railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 59
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Sam |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 42 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Head, age 69
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
| Surname | WHITE |
| Given Name | SAMUEL M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Industry | 0 |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Samuel White across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Samuel White
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00844-00325)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanche Billerman | 41 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Lloyd Billerman | 17 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 3 | Lela Billerman | 16 | daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 4 | Walter Billerman | 13 | son | — | Arkansas |
| 5 | Luther Aungst | 53 | Head | Conductor | Illinois |
| 6 | Mary Jeanette Aungst | 15 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Ted Brinkoetter | 29 | son-in-law | Plumber | Illinois |
| 8 | Amelda Brinkoetter | 28 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Frank H. White | 46 | Head | Equipment Supt | Indiana |
| 10 | Magdalene White | 43 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Mac Lobb | 24 | son | Shipping Clerk | Illinois |
| 12 | Virginia Lobb | 22 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Patricia Lobb | 2 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | James C. Hutton | 68 | Head | — | E. Canada |
| 15 | Mary Hutton | 68 | wife | — | England |
| 16 | Kathrine Byers | 40 | daughter | Packer | Illinois |
| 17 | Ray Waymire | 32 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 18 | Charlotte Waymire | 30 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Albert Hutton | 33 | lodger | Carman Helper | Illinois |
| 20 | Lorenzo O. Paschal | 67 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Sarah Paschal | 63 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Virginia Paschal | 22 | daughter | Elevator Operator | Illinois |
| 23 | Samuel M. White THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Mary White | 43 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Evelyn Green | 22 | daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 26 | Hershel Green | 4 | grand son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | James Green | 2 | grand son | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Marion Lonnon | 55 | Head | Conductor | Illinois |
| 29 | Bessie Lonnon | 54 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Marian E. Lonnon | 22 | daughter | Beauty Operator | Illinois |
| 31 | William Myers | 34 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 32 | May Myers | 30 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Peggy May Myers | 11 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Elizabeth Ann Myers | 7 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Elizabeth Myers | 69 | mother | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Nellie Green | 64 | Head | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 37 | Omer E. Shepard | 60 | Head | Brakeman | Indiana |
| 38 | Zula Shepard | 44 | wife | Cook | Kentucky |
| 39 | John A. Shepard | 14 | son | — | Illinois |
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)