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William Benson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Island-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this William Benson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Island-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Nebraska
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Island-County, Washington |
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | San de Fuca |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Island |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 47 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | San De Fuca |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Benson | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| William Benson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Clara Benson | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1910
Island, Washington
Head, age 31
Island, Washington · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Years Married | 6 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Industry | O A |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1920
Island, Washington
Head, age 41
Island, Washington · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1930
Island, Washington
Head, age 52
Island, Washington · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Home Value / Rent | O |
| Radio Set | 3000 |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1940
Island-County, Washington
Head, age 62
Island-County, Washington · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | San de Fuca |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Island |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 28 |
| Income (1939) | 47 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
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William Benson
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Island-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Island-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04342-00180)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James D. Arnold | 60 | Head | — | New York |
| 2 | Warner Arnold | 24 | Son | Farmer | Washington |
| 3 | Nellie Benson | 68 | Head | — | New York |
| 4 | Mark E. Livingston | 57 | Head | Storekeeper | Canada Eng |
| 5 | Margaret Livingston | 55 | Wife | — | England |
| 6 | William C. Livingston | 18 | Son | Laborer | Washington |
| 7 | Elizabeth A. Smith | 73 | Head | — | Washington |
| 8 | Bertha C. Smith | 34 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 9 | Margaret O'Leary | 64 | Hired Girl | Hired Girl | Illinois |
| 10 | Enoch C. Arnold | 64 | Head | Practical Nurse | Nebraska |
| 11 | Stiles R. Nettleton | 65 | Head | Fieldman | Minnesota |
| 12 | Dott E. Nettleton | 58 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Orline M. Nettleton | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 14 | Alice L. Nettleton | 67 | Sister | — | Minnesota |
| 15 | Steve Martin | 74 | Head | — | Canada Eng |
| 16 | Arlene Martin | 33 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 17 | Mary J. Strasser | 60 | Head | — | W. Virginia |
| 18 | Fred S. Robinson | 68 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 19 | Etta B. Robinson | 69 | Wife | — | New York |
| 20 | William C. Benson THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Farmer | Nebraska |
| 21 | Clara Benson | 58 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 22 | William J. Benson | 16 | Son | — | Washington |
| 23 | Ira Lee | 82 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 24 | Carrie Woodhurst | 75 | Sister | — | Iowa |
| 25 | Allen Neenhuiz | 37 | Head | Treasurer | Washington |
| 26 | Rika Neenhuiz | 27 | Wife | — | Canada Eng |
| 27 | Jeannine Neenhuiz | 6 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 28 | Henry R. Neenhuiz | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 29 | Henrietta Neenhuiz | 18 | Sister | Stenographer | Washington |
| 30 | Bernice Neenhuiz | 13 | Sister | — | Washington |
| 31 | Nathan Van Dam | 38 | Head | Laborer | Washington |
| 32 | Ann E. Van Dam | 34 | Sister | — | Washington |
| 33 | Jack B. Armstrong | 20 | Head | Laborer | Washington |
| 34 | Julia V. Armstrong | 19 | Wife | Housework | Canada Eng |
| 35 | Sibella B. Fisher | 72 | Head | — | Washington |
| 36 | Frankson Barrington | 16 | Son | — | California |
| 37 | Edward Feekrema | 43 | Head | Truck Driver | Washington |
| 38 | Marie Feekrema | 30 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 39 | Edward R. Feekrema | 1 | Son | — | Washington |
| 40 | Edward B. Fisher | 40 | Head | Farmer | Washington |
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)