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Walter Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Christian-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this Walter Wilson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Christian-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Christian-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Walter A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hopkinsville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Christian |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Tobacco Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Hopkinsville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Wilson | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Walter Wilson | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Walter Wilson | Other | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Ludie Wilson | Spouse | — | 67 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1910
Christian, Kentucky
Head, age 35
Christian, Kentucky · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Walter A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Snuff fact |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Christian, Kentucky
Head, age 48
Christian, Kentucky · implied b. ~1872 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Walter A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Duff Candy Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Christian, Kentucky
Head, age 58
Christian, Kentucky · implied b. ~1872 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Walter A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Tobacco Buyer |
| Industry | Tobacco Company |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Christian-County, Kentucky
Head, age 68
Christian-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Walter A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hopkinsville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Christian |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Tobacco Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | H-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Walter Wilson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Walter Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Christian-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Christian-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01294-00153)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas P. Alexander | 25 | Head | Attendant | Kentucky |
| 2 | Gladys E. Alexander | 21 | Wife | School Teacher | Kentucky |
| 3 | Jewell L. Mcgee | 35 | Head | Telegraph Operator | Kentucky |
| 4 | Lula G. Mcgee | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 5 | Doris Sue Mcgee | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Edwin N. Mcgee | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 7 | Wayne Rogers | 24 | Head | Mail Clerk | Tennessee |
| 8 | Mary A. Rogers | 24 | Wife | Stenographer | Tennessee |
| 9 | Molly E. Rogers | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Verlie May Archer | 23 | Sister-in-law | Housekeeper | Tennessee |
| 11 | Ada G. Brown | 70 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | Elizabeth Swayne | 60 | Sister | — | Tennessee |
| 13 | Ruth H. Dade | 46 | Head | Medical Doctor | Kentucky |
| 14 | Ruth B. Dade | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 15 | James R. Dade | 19 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | Katherine Dade | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Philip E. Haynes | 49 | Head | Medical Doctor | Kentucky |
| 18 | Marion B. Haynes | 43 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Margaret E. Haynes | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Mary R. Haynes | 19 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Charles H. King | 44 | Head | Stockman | Kentucky |
| 22 | Elizabeth P. King | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Charles H. Jr. King | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 24 | Betsy Jane King | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Barbara Ann King | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | Roy White | 24 | Head | Ass'T Mgr. | Kentucky |
| 27 | Nancy White | 23 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | Walter A. Wilson THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Manager | Kentucky |
| 29 | Ludie B. Wilson | 67 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Emma P. Wilson | 38 | Daughter | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 31 | Walter B. Wilson | 13 | Grand-son | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Roberta Wooldridge | 33 | Head | Cook | Kentucky |
| 33 | David S. Wallace | 23 | Head | Carpenter | Kentucky |
| 34 | Ruth S. Wallace | 18 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 35 | Henry C. Pearson | 47 | Head | Sawmiller Truck | Kentucky |
| 36 | Mary E. Pearson | 45 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Henry B. Pearson | 20 | Son | Delivery | Kentucky |
| 38 | Marlene Pearson | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 39 | Julia S. Pearson | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Anna D. Corley | 37 | Sister-in-law | — | 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)