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Walter Reynolds — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Fayette-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Walter Reynolds across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fayette-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fayette-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Walter C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lexington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fayette |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Public Barber Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Township / Ward | Lexington |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Reynolds | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Katherine Reynolds | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Chester Reynolds | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Lucille Reynolds | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Ralph Reynolds | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Nellie Reynolds | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Edward Reynolds | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
1930
Fayette, Kentucky
Head, age 42
Fayette, Kentucky · implied b. ~1888 — 9 household members
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Household
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Walter C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Fayette-County, Kentucky
Head, age 53
Fayette-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
| Surname | Reynolds |
| Given Name | Walter C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lexington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fayette |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Public Barber Shop |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Reynolds across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Reynolds
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Fayette-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Fayette-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01302-00774)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ethel G. Early | 24 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | William T. Jr. Early | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Ellsworth Early | 14 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Jean Early | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Wilbur T. Early | 24 | Head | Assistant Baggage Agent | Kentucky |
| 46 | Margaret R. @ Early | 24 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Miranda @ Roberts | 62 | Head | Practical Nurse | Kentucky |
| 48 | Sephronia Roberts | 36 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Kentucky |
| 49 | Dolores Jones | 17 | Granddaughter | Switchboard Opertr | Kentucky |
| 50 | Thomas Spaulding | 73 | Lodger | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Horace L. Samuels | 26 | Head | Route Man | Alabama |
| 52 | Geneva B. @ Samuels | 22 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Howard W. Samuels | 2 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Bobby D. Samuels | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Henry R. Lightner | 40 | Head | Dry Cleaner | Kentucky |
| 56 | Mary T. @ Lightner | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Anita M. Lightner | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Mary E. Lightner | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Betty J. Lightner | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Walter C. Reynolds THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Barber | Kentucky |
| 61 | Nellie R. Reynolds | 48 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Edward Reynolds | 30 | Son | Brick Layer | Kentucky |
| 63 | Lucille M. Reynolds | 27 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Chester Reynolds | 22 | Son | Optical Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 65 | Ralph Reynolds | 21 | Son | Window Decorator | Kentucky |
| 66 | Katherine Reynolds | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | James G. Henry | 65 | Head | Check Clerk | Kentucky |
| 68 | Frances A. @ Henry | 60 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Robert W. Freeman | 11 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Ruth A. Freeman | 8 | Granddaughter | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Jesse R. Deeringer | 41 | Head | Construction Foreman | Kentucky |
| 72 | Gracie J. Deeringer | 40 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Jack A. Deeringer | 18 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Jessie Deeringer | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Lora L. Deeringer | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Gene Deeringer | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Ruth A. Deeringer | 6 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Will A. Jack | 78 | Father-in-law | — | Georgia |
| 79 | Charley T. Hand | 48 | Head | Poultry Dresser | Kentucky |
| 80 | Mayme Hand | 49 | Wife | Floor Lady | Kentucky |
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)