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William Barnett — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Barnett across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Barnett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Maintenance man |
| Industry | Carpenters Union Headquarters |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Maintenance Man |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Barnett | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| William Barnett | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Raymond Barnett | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1910
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 41
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burnett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 11 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 51
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1869 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barnett |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contracting |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Head, age 60
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barnett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Care Taker |
| Industry | Carpenters Union |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Head, age 70
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
| Surname | Barnett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Maintenance man |
| Industry | Carpenters Union Headquarters |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Barnett across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Barnett
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01376-00460)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janet Klein | 0 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Albert J. Schaefer | 40 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 3 | Anna Schaefer | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 4 | Albert J. Jr. Schaefer | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 5 | Nicholas Bowling | 33 | Head | Sander | Kentucky |
| 6 | Mary Bowling | 31 | Wife | Hand Pack | Kentucky |
| 7 | Jeanette Drane | 26 | Lodger | Machine Sander | Alabama |
| 8 | Byrward G. Storie | 32 | Lodger | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 9 | Loretta Hilton | 39 | Head | — | West Virginia |
| 10 | Richard Hilton | 19 | Son | Messenger | Kentucky |
| 11 | Margretta Hilton | 17 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 12 | Dolores Hilton | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 13 | Mary Hilton | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | William A. Shore | 30 | Head | Gas Construction Clerk | Kentucky |
| 15 | Mary E. Shore | 30 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | Patrick Stammerman | 38 | Head | Butcher | Kentucky |
| 17 | Dorothy Stammerman | 32 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Patrick Jr. Stammerman | 3 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 19 | Walter Kute | 28 | Head | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 20 | Viola Kute | 27 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Elizabeth Kathryn Kute | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | Joyce Kute | 0 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Henry J. Sr. Evans | 32 | Head | Cable Splicer | Kentucky |
| 24 | Mary L. Evans | 32 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Henry J. Jr. Evans | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | Rose Mary Evans | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 27 | Vernon Evans | 6 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | Robert Hulett | 30 | Head | Motion Picture Operator | Kentucky |
| 29 | Evelyn Hulett | 32 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Robert Hulett | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Raymond Carty | 22 | Brother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | William Barnett THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | Maintenance Man | Kentucky |
| 33 | Edith Barnett | 70 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Raymond Barnett | 18 | Son | Mailing Clerk | Kentucky |
| 35 | Albert Miralal | 59 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 36 | Lessie Miralal | 56 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Raymond Miralal | 31 | Son | Stock Room Clerk | Kentucky |
| 38 | Celeste Miralal | 24 | Daughter | Private Secretary | Kentucky |
| 39 | William Curtis | 62 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Caroline R. Curtis | 61 | Wife | — | Ohio |
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)