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Walter Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Walter Walker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Walter W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tuscaloosa City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tuscaloosa |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Automobile |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Tuscaloosa City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Walker | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Walter Walker | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Malcolm Walker | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Mary Walker | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Head, age 38
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Walter W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Dealer |
| Industry | Automobiles |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Head, age 48
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Walter H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | W |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Yes |
| Industry | Salesman |
| Class of Worker | Automobiles |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Radio Set | 50 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama
Head, age 58
Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | Walter W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tuscaloosa City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tuscaloosa |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Automobile |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links Walter Walker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Walker
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Tuscaloosa-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00085-00077)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Walter W. Walker THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Salesman | Alabama |
| 42 | Mary F. Walker | 52 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 43 | Malcolm Walker | 39 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Marie Walker | 23 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 45 | Jennie T. Brownell | 70 | Head | Director | New York |
| 46 | Ruth B. Moore | 45 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 47 | John A. Moore | 19 | Grand-son | Attendant | Alabama |
| 48 | Thomas J. Moore | 18 | Grand-son | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Martha C. Moore | 14 | Grand-daughter | — | Alabama |
| 50 | Jane B. Moore | 13 | Grand-daughter | — | Alabama |
| 51 | Mamie W. Ryan | 28 | Servant | Cook | Alabama |
| 52 | Robert B. Harwood | 37 | Head | Teacher | Alabama |
| 53 | Mary L. Harwood | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Sue M. Harwood | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 55 | Robert B. Jr. Harwood | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 56 | William M. Lackey | 31 | Head | Meat Cutter | Alabama |
| 57 | Rena T. Lackey | 29 | Wife | Beautician | Alabama |
| 58 | King W. Repple | 22 | Lodger | Mechanic | New York |
| 59 | Luther W. Barrett | 29 | Head | Carpenter | Arkansas |
| 60 | Nana M. Barrett | 26 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 61 | Sam M. Johnston | 11 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 62 | William G. King | 31 | Head | Waiter | Alabama |
| 63 | Ruth A. King | 27 | Wife | Bag Department | Alabama |
| 64 | Ernest B. Jr. Duncan | 26 | Lodger | Driver | Alabama |
| 65 | Emilio Pasquale | 43 | Head | Soldier | Italy |
| 66 | Eva T. Pasquale | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 67 | Blanche H. Mcdonald | 42 | Head | Stenographer | Alabama |
| 68 | John G. Mcdonald | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Laura A. Neighbors | 68 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 70 | Ruby G. Neighbors | 40 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 71 | Pauline Neighbors | 34 | Daughter | Teacher | Alabama |
| 72 | Lester V. Raines | 43 | Head | Professor | Illinois |
| 73 | Mattie V. Raines | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 74 | M. Vincent Raines | 37 | Brother | Instructor | Illinois |
| 75 | William Ray | 24 | Lodger | Instructor | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Elizabeth Warner | 22 | Wife of Lodger | — | Florida |
| 77 | James J. Mayfield | 28 | Head | Lawyer | Alabama |
| 78 | Elizabeth Mayfield | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | William M. Mayfield | 0 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Martha A. Jones | 24 | Nurse | Nurse | Alabama |
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)