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Samuel Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Union-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Samuel Wilson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Union-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Delaware
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Union-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Union |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1418 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Springfield Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Wilson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Ruth Wilson | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Samuel Wilson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Catherine Cox | Other | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Robert Wilson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Mary Wilson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Union, New …
Head, age 28
Union, New Jersey · implied b. ~1892 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Father's Birthplace | Delaware |
| Mother's Birthplace | Delaware |
| Occupation | Motorman |
| Industry | Trolley |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1930
Union, New …
Head, age 38
Union, New Jersey · implied b. ~1892 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Samuel A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Delaware |
| Occupation | Trainman |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1940
Union-County, New …
Head, age 48
Union-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1892 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Union |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1418 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
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Our Model Tree links Samuel Wilson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Samuel Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Union-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Union-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02389-00517)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson F. Stiles | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | Mary E. Lynn | 67 | Mother-in-law | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Charles Wenselinger | 32 | Head | Service Station | Germany |
| 4 | Anna Wenselinger | 24 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 5 | Clara Wenselinger | 17 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 6 | Harold Zimmerman | 27 | Head | Weaver | New Jersey |
| 7 | Marjorie Zimmerman | 22 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 8 | Carolyn Zimmerman | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 9 | Itallo Wender | 28 | Head | — | Germany |
| 10 | Matilda Wender | 30 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 11 | Marie Wender | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 12 | Wanda Wender | 64 | Sister | — | Germany |
| 13 | Norman W. Walner | 46 | Head | Mechanic | Ohio |
| 14 | Elma K. Walner | 42 | Wife | — | Delaware |
| 15 | Joseph Sowers | 29 | Head | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 16 | Loretta Sowers | 25 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 17 | Samuel Wilson THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Fireman | Delaware |
| 18 | Mary Wilson | 44 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 19 | Ruth Wilson | 20 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 20 | Robert Wilson | 18 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 21 | Marguerite Wilson | 14 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 22 | Catherine Cox | 30 | Sister-in-law | — | New Jersey |
| 23 | John Wilson | 12 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Linda (X) Wilson | 66 | Wife | Stationary Engineer | Maryland |
| 25 | Virginia Wilson | 21 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 26 | Richard Lasko | 37 | Lodger | Carpenter | Montana |
| 27 | Edward Robertson | 53 | Head | Shipper | New Jersey |
| 28 | Annie E. (X) Robertson | 38 | Wife | Remnant Checker | Maine |
| 29 | Gloria Robertson | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | Francis Robertson | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 31 | William Wynn | 51 | Lodger | Dyer Man | New Jersey |
| 32 | Fred Wagoner | 44 | Head | Plumber | New Jersey |
| 33 | Mabel (X) Wagoner | 44 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 34 | Edith Wagoner | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 35 | Lenard Mulni | 45 | Head | Music Teacher | Italy |
| 36 | Hazel (X) Mulni | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Arthur Mulni | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | Carl Mulni | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 39 | Evelyn Mulni | 7 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 40 | James Lamonte | 84 | Aunt | — | Italy |
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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)