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William Atkinson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lee-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Atkinson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lee-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lee-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynchburg Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lee |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farm laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Lynchburg Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Atkinson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Harold Atkinson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Vernon Atkinson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Roosevelt Atkinson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mary Atkinson | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| William Atkinson | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mabel Atkinson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Alvey Atkinson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Annie Atkinson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Kelley Atkinson | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| George Atkinson | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lee, South …
Son, age 13
Lee, South Carolina · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Lee-County, South …
Son, age 23
Lee-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1917 — 11 household members
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynchburg Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lee |
| Occupation | Farm laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
Model Tree
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 William Atkinson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Atkinson
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Alvey Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Annie Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harold Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Laurie Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Roosevelt Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kelley Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Vernon Atkinson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Lee-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Lee-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03822-00344)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Willie Atkinson | 21 | Head | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 42 | Pearlie Atkinson | 17 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 43 | Billie Ree Atkinson | 1 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 44 | George Atkinson | 50 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 45 | Mabel Atkinson | 45 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 46 | Kelley Atkinson | 25 | Son | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 47 | William Atkinson THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 48 | Alvey Atkinson | 20 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 49 | Annie Lee Atkinson | 15 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 50 | Vernon Atkinson | 15 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 51 | Harold Atkinson | 13 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | Laurie Atkinson | 8 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Roosevelt Atkinson | 5 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 54 | Mary Alice Atkinson | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Willie Henry | 38 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 56 | Lillie Mae Henry | 28 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Harry Lee Henry | 4 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 58 | Edd Wells | 45 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 59 | Mary Wells | 41 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Edmund Wells | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 61 | Louise Wells | 15 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Roosevelt Wells | 7 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | Carrie Anderson | 66 | Sister-in-law | — | South Carolina |
| 64 | David Mack | 25 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 65 | Lorine Mack | 24 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 66 | Joe Mcbride | 24 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 67 | Dora Mcbride | 22 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Dorie Mae Mcbride | 8 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | Jessie Mae Mcbride | 18 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 70 | B. F. House | 44 | Head | Manager | South Carolina |
| 71 | Ruby House | 33 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Cora Eloise House | 17 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 73 | Richard Peterson | 57 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 74 | Hester Peterson | 53 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 75 | Hazel Peterson | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 76 | James Peterson | 13 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | William Peterson | 9 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Sammie Lee Peterson | 7 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 79 | Otis Brisbon | 34 | Head | Farm Laborer | South Carolina |
| 80 | Hattie Brisbon | 28 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
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)