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William Atkins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Moody-County, South Dakota
Our Model Tree links this William Atkins across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Moody-County, South Dakota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Moody-County, South Dakota |
| Surname | Atkins |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flandreau |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Moody |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | Mail Route |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Township / Ward | Flandreau |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Atkins | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Elaine Atkins | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Richard Atkins | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Marjorie Atkins | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| William Atkins | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Barbara Atkins | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Lola Atkins | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1930
Moody, South …
Head, age 28
Moody, South Dakota · implied b. ~1902 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Aitkens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | Asst. Cashier |
| Industry | U.S. Government |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Moody-County, South …
Head, age 38
Moody-County, South Dakota · implied b. ~1902 — 7 household members
| Surname | Atkins |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Flandreau |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Moody |
| Occupation | Mail Carrier |
| Industry | Mail Route |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links William Atkins across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Atkins
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Moody-County, South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Moody-County, South Dakota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03865-00116)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annie Hume | 72 | Mother | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Ernest Hanson | 43 | Head | Grain Buyer | Minnesota |
| 3 | Irene Hanson | 41 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 4 | Marjorie Hanson | 16 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 5 | Roger Hanson | 16 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 6 | Lloyd Halver | 55 | Head | — | South Dakota |
| 7 | Laura Halver | 50 | Wife | Register Of Deeds | South Dakota |
| 8 | Louise Halver | 10 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 9 | Howard Hutton | 42 | Head | Carpenter | Iowa |
| 10 | Ada Hutton | 43 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 11 | Donna Mae Hutton | 17 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 12 | Harry Treshey | 70 | Head | — | England |
| 13 | Nellie Treshey | 68 | Mother | — | Michigan |
| 14 | William Loucks | 42 | Head | Bookkeeper | Minnesota |
| 15 | Bertie Loucks | 43 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Peter Handel | 85 | Head | — | Norway |
| 17 | Inga C. Handel | 84 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 18 | Charles Campbell | 24 | Head | Bookkeeper | South Dakota |
| 19 | Mildred Campbell | 22 | Wife | Bookkeeper | South Dakota |
| 20 | Edward W. Aaker | 54 | Head | Timekeeper | South Dakota |
| 21 | Valdina Aaker | 53 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 22 | Edna Evanhart | 25 | Lodger | Beautician | Minnesota |
| 23 | Benhart Julson | 71 | Head | Trucker | Minnesota |
| 24 | Anna Julson | 71 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 25 | Etna Dockstader | 36 | Daughter | Cutter | South Dakota |
| 26 | Dean Dockstader | 16 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 27 | Marlys Dockstader | 5 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 28 | Guy Phares | 31 | Head | Station Agent | South Dakota |
| 29 | Loyce Phares | 32 | Wife | Liquor Clerk | South Dakota |
| 30 | Dennis Phares | 6 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 31 | Terrance Phares | 2 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 32 | Alma Behrens | 60 | Servant | Maid | Iowa |
| 33 | Clyde Watson | 17 | Son | Mason | Minnesota |
| 34 | William Atkins THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Mail Carrier | Minnesota |
| 35 | Lola Atkins | 37 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 36 | Marjorie Atkins | 15 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 37 | Elaine Atkins | 11 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 38 | Mary Ellen Atkins | 11 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 39 | Richard Atkins | 9 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 40 | Barbara Atkins | 6 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
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)