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William Baird — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Essex-County, Vermont
Our Model Tree links this William Baird across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex-County, Vermont (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: New Hampshire
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Essex-County, Vermont |
| Surname | Baird |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Island Pond Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 42208 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Township / Ward | Island Pond Vermont |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Baird | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| William Baird | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Dorothea Baird | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Vermont
Head, age 39
Essex, Vermont · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baird |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Steam Railway |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1930
Essex, Vermont
Head, age 49
Essex, Vermont · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baird |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1940
Essex-County, Vermont
Head, age 59
Essex-County, Vermont · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Baird |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Island Pond Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 42208 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
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Our Model Tree links William Baird across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Baird
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Vermont
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Vermont
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1940 US Federal Census — Essex-County, Vermont
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04232-00032)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur E. Bishop | 23 | Head | Ash Pit Man | Vermont |
| 2 | Yvonne M. Bishop | 20 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 3 | Phillip A. Bishop | 2 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 4 | Clyde E. Rivers | 37 | Head | Trackman | Vermont |
| 5 | Mildred L. Rivers | 35 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 6 | Clayton D. Rivers | 16 | Son | Student | Vermont |
| 7 | Glendon E. Rivers | 15 | Son | Student | Vermont |
| 8 | Lilla M. Rivers | 14 | Daughter | Student | Vermont |
| 9 | Fred M. Bellrose | 66 | Lodger | Woodsman | Vermont |
| 10 | William A. Gleason | 64 | Head | Station Agent | Canada English |
| 11 | Sarah J. Gleason | 55 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 12 | Gaudias J. Gleason | 21 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 13 | Daniel J. O'Dowd | 43 | Head | Conductor | Vermont |
| 14 | Ruth H. O'Dowd | 45 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 15 | Carmely L. O'Dowd | 16 | Daughter | Student | Canada English |
| 16 | Aileen T. O'Dowd | 12 | Daughter | Student | Canada English |
| 17 | William J. Baird THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Conductor | New Hampshire |
| 18 | Anna C. Baird | 52 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 19 | Dorothea J. Baird | 23 | Daughter | Teacher | Vermont |
| 20 | Albert J. Chenette | 38 | Head | Trackman | Vermont |
| 21 | Mary E. Chenette | 35 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 22 | Edward J. Chenette | 15 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 23 | Irene S. Chenette | 14 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 24 | Mary R. R. Chenette | 12 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 25 | William J. Chenette | 9 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 26 | Lionel A. Elie | 34 | Head | Plumber | Vermont |
| 27 | Marguerite E. Elie | 31 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Gaudias J. Elie | 13 | Son | Student | Vermont |
| 29 | Lionel J. Elie | 3 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 30 | Karol A. Elie | 1 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 31 | Jerry E. Davis | 23 | Head | Watchman Lookout | Vermont |
| 32 | Natalie E. Davis | 22 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 33 | Laura J. Gagnon | 19 | Lodger | Student | Vermont |
| 35 | Thomas F. Butler | 79 | Head | Retired | Canada English |
| 36 | Margaret J. Butler | 76 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 37 | Martin J. Gleason | 72 | Brother | Retired | Canada English |
| 38 | Dennis E. Gleason | 66 | Brother | Retired | Canada English |
| 40 | Hubert D. Sloan | 29 | Head | Office Clerk | Vermont |
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)