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William Allison — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Steuben-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Allison across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Steuben-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Steuben-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Allison |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Angola Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Steuben |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Flour Miller |
| Industry | Flour mill |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Flour Miller |
| Township / Ward | Angola Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Allison | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Teresa Allison | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Robert Allison | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Marvin Allison | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| William Allison | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| William Allison | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1930
Steuben, Indiana
Head, age 60
Steuben, Indiana · implied b. ~1870 — 8 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Allison |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Miller |
| Industry | Grist Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 16 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Steuben-County, Indiana
Head, age 71
Steuben-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1869 — 6 household members
| Surname | Allison |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Angola Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Steuben |
| Occupation | Flour Miller |
| Industry | Flour mill |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links William Allison across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Allison
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Steuben-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Steuben-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01096-00207)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ameram | 67 | Head | Supt Of Sewage Plant | Indiana |
| 2 | Naomi Ameram | 39 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Julius Wattenbarger | 36 | Head | Hairdresser | Ohio |
| 4 | Gladys Wattenbarger | 36 | Wife | Hairdresser | Ohio |
| 5 | Genubie Wattenbarger | 9 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Allen Wattenbarger | 2 | son | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Alta Steele | 60 | mother-in-law | — | Ohio |
| 8 | Ray Steele | 58 | father-in-law | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Joseph Brokaw | 54 | Head | Theater Owner | Indiana |
| 10 | Nora U. Brokaw | 54 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Frank Hughes | 73 | Head | Retired Farmer | Indiana |
| 12 | Leona Hughes | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | James C. L. Austin | 69 | Head | Interior Decorator | Indiana |
| 14 | Ollie Austin | 69 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Howard Austin | 53 | brother | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Edward S. Black | 24 | Head | Whip Sander | Ohio |
| 17 | Mary E. Black | 23 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 18 | Maurice Maudle | 45 | Head | Coal Salesman | Michigan |
| 19 | Blanche E. Maudle | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Donald Maudle | 16 | son | — | Minn. |
| 21 | Warren Maudle | 13 | son | — | Chicago |
| 22 | John Q. Rolostone | 66 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 23 | Jennie Rolostone | 62 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Emily Ruth Rolostone | 24 | daughter | Teacher School | Indiana |
| 25 | William Allison THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Flour Miller | Ohio |
| 26 | Teresa Allison | 62 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 27 | Marvin Allison | 36 | son | Delivery Boy | Wisconsin |
| 28 | Harvey Allison | 32 | son | Truck Driver | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Robert Allison | 26 | son | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 30 | William Jr. Allison | 21 | son | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Fannie Wells | 59 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Ralph W. Sheffer | 54 | Head | Cashier | Indiana |
| 33 | Maude Sheffer | 55 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 34 | William Booth | 47 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 35 | Mary Booth | 46 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Richard Booth | 23 | son | Timekeeper | Indiana |
| 37 | William N. Lane | 72 | Head | Doctor | Illinois |
| 38 | Milla G. Lane | 69 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 39 | George H. Fox | 67 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Ella J. Mathias | 87 | mother | — | Pennsylvania |
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)