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William Barrett — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this William Barrett across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lancaster-County, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lancaster-County, Nebraska |
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | O. T. |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | O. T. |
| Township / Ward | Lincoln City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Barrett | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| William Barrett | Head | — | 75 | ~1865 |
| Catherine Barrett | Spouse | — | 72 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1910
Lancaster, Nebraska
Head, age 45
Lancaster, Nebraska · implied b. ~1865 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | English |
| Mother's Birthplace | English |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Genl. Farm |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Lancaster, Nebraska
Head, age 54
Lancaster, Nebraska · implied b. ~1866 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Lancaster, Nebraska
Head, age 63
Lancaster, Nebraska · implied b. ~1867 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland F.S. |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland F.S. |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Head, age 75
Lancaster-County, Nebraska · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Occupation | O. T. |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Barrett across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Barrett
Head · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, Nebraska
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02254-00529)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janet Larson | 5 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 2 | Jonathan Polk | 70 | Head | O. T. | Indiana |
| 3 | Donzila Polk | 61 | Wife | H. | Nebraska |
| 4 | Margaret Polk | 45 | Daughter | Cashier | Nebraska |
| 5 | Florence Crouse | 45 | Head | Orderly | Nebraska |
| 6 | Lepha Crouse | 44 | Wife | H. | Colorado |
| 7 | Lorraine Crouse | 18 | Daughter | S. | Nebraska |
| 8 | E. B. Wilson | 42 | Head | Druggist | Michigan |
| 9 | Louise Wilson | 30 | Wife | H. | Michigan |
| 10 | Frederick Wilson | 10 | Son | S. | Michigan |
| 11 | Ruth Ann Wilson | 5 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 12 | Joan Wilson | 2 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 13 | Margaret Wilson | 0 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 14 | Eunice Camp | 74 | Head | H. | Ohio |
| 15 | Edith Badger | 61 | Lodger | H. | Iowa |
| 16 | Rolla Milloway | 44 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Iowa |
| 17 | Inez Milloway | 42 | Wife | H. | Iowa |
| 18 | Russel Milloway | 23 | Son | Automobile Mechanic | Iowa |
| 19 | Donald Milloway | 20 | Son | Errand Boy | Iowa |
| 20 | Robert Milloway | 17 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 21 | James Milloway | 13 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 22 | Edith Mcmahon | 53 | Head | Matron | Iowa |
| 23 | Wilma Mcmahon | 22 | Daughter | O. T. | Iowa |
| 24 | Burtis Mcmahon | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Iowa |
| 25 | John Mcmahon | 17 | Son | S. | Iowa |
| 26 | Kenneth Mcmahon | 15 | Son | S. | Iowa |
| 27 | Vera Stuckey | 36 | Head | Housekeeper | Oklahoma |
| 28 | Dorothy Stuckey | 16 | Daughter | S. | Nebraska |
| 29 | Ralph Stuckey | 15 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 30 | Gerald Stuckey | 13 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 31 | Richard Stuckey | 12 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 32 | Dale Stuckey | 6 | Son | S. | Nebraska |
| 33 | Shirley Stuckey | 4 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 34 | Catherine Rockey | 76 | Head | O. T. | Illinois |
| 35 | William Barrett THIS PERSON | 75 | Head | O. T. | Illinois |
| 36 | Catherine Barrett | 72 | Wife | H. | Illinois |
| 37 | Zeta Barrett | 32 | Daughter | Accountant | Nebraska |
| 38 | Clayton Everson | 32 | Head | Newspaper Reporter | Nebraska |
| 39 | Louise Streeter | 57 | Head | Cook | Missouri |
| 40 | Evelyn Streeter | 30 | Daughter | H. | Kansas |
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)