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Walter Brooks — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rock-Island-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Walter Brooks across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rock-Island-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rock-Island-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rock Island City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rock Island |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman Warehouse |
| Industry | Steam Fitting Prod |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1530 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Foreman Warehouse |
| Township / Ward | Rock Island City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Brooks | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Helen Brooks | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Minnie Brooks | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rock Island, …
Head, age 40
Rock Island, Illinois · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Walter S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Depot |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Eng |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Rock Island, …
Head, age 50
Rock Island, Illinois · implied b. ~1880 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | C. R. I. & P. R. R. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Rock-Island-County, Illinois
Head, age 60
Rock-Island-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Walter S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rock Island City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rock Island |
| Occupation | Foreman Warehouse |
| Industry | Steam Fitting Prod |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1530 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Brooks across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Brooks
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Rock-Island-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Rock-Island-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00876-00569)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hazel Gagel | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Robert J. Gagel | 21 | Son | Machinist Appr | Illinois |
| 43 | Joan Gagel | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Julian C. Peterson | 37 | Head | High School Teacher | Illinois |
| 45 | Mildred W. Peterson | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Roger W. Peterson | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Randall W. Peterson | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Walter S. Hill | 48 | Head | Inspector | Illinois |
| 49 | Melda C. Hill | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Richard S. Hill | 20 | Son | Scale Clerk | Illinois |
| 51 | Robert E. Hill | 17 | Son | Odd Jobs | Illinois |
| 52 | Janice M. Hill | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Walter S. Brooks THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Foreman Warehouse | Illinois |
| 54 | Minnie E. Brooks | 59 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Helen M. Brooks | 29 | Daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 56 | Jim E. Brooks | 34 | Head | Attendant | Illinois |
| 57 | Nellie J. Brooks | 33 | Wife | Switchboard Operator | Illinois |
| 58 | William H. Lodge | 68 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 59 | Belle Lodge | 65 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Lester E. Lodge | 34 | Son | Manager | Illinois |
| 61 | Ralph R. Syrett | 45 | Head | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Myrtle M. @ Syrett | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Ralph R. Jr. Syrett | 21 | Son | Asst. To Prod. Mgr. | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Frances Syrett | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 65 | James P. Syrett | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 66 | Eli B. Wisehart | 36 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 67 | Dorothy L. Wisehart | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Alma J. Wisehart | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Dolores A. Wisehart | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Marjorie M. Wisehart | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Janet M. Wisehart | 1 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 72 | August F. Schroether | 59 | Head | Parts Dept. Man | Illinois |
| 73 | Molly E. Schroether | 63 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Eda Kaible | 44 | Head | Grade Teacher | Illinois |
| 75 | Marion E. Emery | 35 | Head | Editor | Illinois |
| 76 | Frances D. Emery | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Corrinne A. Emery | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Joan M. Emery | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 79 | William L. Keepers | 42 | Head | Secretary | Illinois |
| 80 | Lucy S. Keepers | 34 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
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)