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Walter Hall — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Walter Hall across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Walter H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Gas Corporation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Hall | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| David Hall | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Richard Hall | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Paul Hall | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Adelaide Hall | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Head, age 33
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Walter R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Book Keeper |
| Industry | Gas Co |
| 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
Erie, New …
Head, age 43
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Walter R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Gas Company |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Head, age 54
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
| Surname | Hall |
| Given Name | Walter H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Gas Corporation |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Hall across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Hall
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02838-00584)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond A. Hess | 21 | Son | Paint Mixer | New York |
| 2 | Lorraine C. Hess | 19 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 3 | Mae Clary A. Peckham | 39 | Head | Mechanical Engineer | New York |
| 4 | Theresa M. Peckham | 32 | Wife | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 5 | Mae Clary A. Peckham | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 6 | Russell G. Keller | 57 | Head | Bench Machinist | New York |
| 7 | Amital F. Keller | 62 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Bessie C. Keller | 66 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Ruth A. Keller | 51 | Sister | — | New York |
| 10 | Frank R. Keller | 59 | Brother | Ship Fitter | New York |
| 11 | Nicholas O. Gibbs | 28 | Head | Interior Decorator | New York |
| 12 | Gladys M. Gibbs | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 14 | Murrell F. Hoff | 33 | Head | Assembler | New York |
| 15 | Marion E. Hoff | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 16 | Dorothy H. Hoff | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 17 | Thelma M. Hoff | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 18 | Lydia P. Broeneman | 52 | Head | — | Germany |
| 19 | Emmy C. Weber | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 20 | Frances J. Weber | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 21 | June M. Broeneman | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 22 | Willard E. Davis | 32 | Head | Street Car Operator | New York |
| 23 | Eleanor A. Davis | 32 | Wife | — | New York |
| 24 | Gloria H. Davis | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 25 | Walter H. Hall THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Accountant | Illinois |
| 26 | Adelaide M. Hall | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 27 | Richard L. Hall | 23 | Son | Payroll Clerk | New York |
| 28 | David T. Hall | 20 | Son | File Clerk | New York |
| 29 | Paul W. Hall | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 30 | Wellington B. Edson | 67 | Head | Caretaker | New York |
| 31 | Beatrice Q. Edson | 70 | Wife | — | New York |
| 32 | Carolyn M. De Forest | 60 | Head | House-Worker | New York |
| 33 | Harry C. Peterson | 38 | Lodger | Construction Foreman | New York |
| 34 | John Wands | 44 | Lodger | Maintenance Tailor | Scotland |
| 35 | Ralph S. Barnhart | 48 | Head | Bus Operator | Canada-English |
| 36 | Theresa Barnhart | 48 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Alice B. Barnhart | 20 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Canada-English |
| 38 | Irene C. Barnhart | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Canada-English |
| 39 | Howard A. Barnhart | 16 | Son | — | Canada-English |
| 40 | John J. Ragel | 79 | Cousin | — | New York |
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)