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William Alexander — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Adams-County, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this William Alexander across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Adams-County, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Adams-County, Nebraska |
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hastings city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adams |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | bookkeeper |
| Industry | office |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 971 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Township / Ward | Hastings City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Alexander | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| William Alexander | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Charlotte Alexander | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1910
Adams, Nebraska
Head, age 37
Adams, Nebraska · implied b. ~1873 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Deputy |
| Industry | County Treasury |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Adams, Nebraska
Head, age 47
Adams, Nebraska · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | William R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Book-Keeper |
| Industry | Wholesale Produce |
| 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
Adams, Nebraska
Head, age 58
Adams, Nebraska · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 42 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Insurance |
| Industry | Accountant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Adams-County, Nebraska
Head, age 67
Adams-County, Nebraska · implied b. ~1873 — 3 household members
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hastings city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Adams |
| Occupation | bookkeeper |
| Industry | office |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 971 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Alexander across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Alexander
Head · 1940 · age 67 · b. ~1873 · Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Adams-County, Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Adams-County, Nebraska
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02235-00555)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank, Marilyn Gleason | 8 | niece | — | Nebraska |
| 42 | Janis Gleason | 6 | niece | — | Nebraska |
| 43 | William Alexander THIS PERSON | 67 | head | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 44 | Charlotte G. Alexander | 63 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 45 | William B. Alexander | 32 | son | Clerk | Nebraska |
| 46 | Asa B. Kramer | 29 | head | Service Manager | Nebraska |
| 47 | Myrelda Kramer | 25 | wife | — | Nebraska |
| 48 | Judith Kramer | 2 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 49 | Preston Grimsley | 37 | head | Salesman | Kansas |
| 50 | Pearl G. Grimsley | 32 | wife | Bookkeeper | Nebraska |
| 51 | Kay Donna Grimsley | 6 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 54 | Benton Petersen | 44 | head | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 55 | Artha G. Petersen | 43 | wife | — | Nebraska |
| 56 | Patricia Petersen | 16 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 57 | Joan Petersen | 15 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 58 | Margaret Engelbright | 83 | mother | — | Illinois |
| 59 | T. Cecil Young | 39 | head | Dist Agent Salesman | Missouri |
| 60 | Ruby G. Young | 42 | wife | Supervisor Recreation | Nebraska |
| 61 | Billy Young | 9 | son | — | Nebraska |
| 63 | Robert Kennedy | 41 | head | Advertising Manager | Nebraska |
| 64 | Florence Kennedy | 43 | wife | — | Nebraska |
| 65 | Roberta Louise Kennedy | 11 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 66 | Isaac Beedle | 48 | head | Credit Manager | Minnesota |
| 67 | Una Q. Beedle | 46 | wife | — | Kansas |
| 68 | James Beedle | 10 | son | — | Nebraska |
| 69 | Clifford Polley | 43 | head | Manager | Nebraska |
| 70 | Florence G. Polley | 44 | wife | — | Colorado |
| 71 | Edward Polley | 19 | son | — | Nebraska |
| 72 | Stanley Hale Hale | 47 | head | Manager | Minnesota |
| 73 | Elsie J. G. Hale | 48 | wife | — | South Dakota |
| 74 | Harry Edward Hale | 19 | son | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Shirley Ann Hale | 16 | daughter | — | Missouri |
| 76 | James King | 33 | head | Music Teacher | Colorado |
| 77 | Evelyn G. King | 32 | wife | — | Colorado |
| 78 | James Terrell King | 6 | son | — | Nebraska |
| 79 | Adaree Anne King | 4 | daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 80 | Harry G. Petersen | 38 | head | Barber | Nebraska |
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)