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William Browning — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this William Browning across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1905), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1905
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Browning |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Real Estate & Investments |
| Industry | Petroleum |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Real Estate & Investments |
| Township / Ward | Dallas City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1905 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie Browning | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Jeffry Browning | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| William Browning | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| William Browning | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1930
Dallas, Texas
Head, age 25
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1905 — 2 household members
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Household
| Surname | Browning |
| Given Name | William W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Land Truck Co |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Head, age 35
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1905 — 4 household members
| Surname | Browning |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Real Estate & Investments |
| Industry | Petroleum |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 3000 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links William Browning across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Browning
Head · 1940 · age 35 · b. ~1905 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04172-00099)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Hermann Unverricht | 34 | Head | Butler | Germany |
| 42 | Kathryn Unverricht | 34 | Wife | Housekeeper | Germany |
| 43 | Blanche F. Abrams | 51 | Head | — | Texas |
| 44 | Clara Richter | 35 | Partner | Companion | Texas |
| 45 | Stephen S. Kahn | 39 | Head | Proprietor | Texas |
| 46 | Fannie S. Kahn | 34 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 47 | Anne Zurch | 30 | Maid | Maid | Texas |
| 48 | Lewis B. Lefkowitz | 37 | Head | Attorney | Ohio |
| 49 | Blanche M. Lefkowitz | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 50 | Lewis B. Jr. Lefkowitz | 9 | Son | — | Texas |
| 51 | Emily S. Lefkowitz | 5 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 52 | Clara Mueller | 34 | Nurse | Child'S Nurse | Germany |
| 53 | William W. Browning THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Real Estate & Investments | New York |
| 54 | Hattie L. Browning | 32 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 55 | William W. Jr. Browning | 9 | Son | — | Texas |
| 56 | Jeffry Harold Browning | 6 | Son | — | Texas |
| 57 | Samuel Amos | 44 | Head | Chauffeur | Louisiana |
| 58 | Melvina Amos | 38 | Wife | Cook | Texas |
| 59 | Alvin L. Newberry | 27 | Head | Architect | Texas |
| 60 | Blanche Newberry | 24 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 61 | Lane Newberry | 0 | Son | — | Texas |
| 62 | Eliza Mae Johnson | 23 | Servant | Cook | Texas |
| 63 | James P. Swift | 40 | Head | Lawyer | Minnesota |
| 64 | Frances S. Swift | 32 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 65 | Patricia A. Swift | 3 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 66 | Susie Price | 21 | Nurse | Child'S Nurse | Texas |
| 67 | John H. Lewis | 35 | Head | Porter | Texas |
| 68 | Essie Mae Lewis | 28 | Wife | Cook | Texas |
| 69 | Eugene Kahn Sanger | 27 | Head | Assistant Manager | Texas |
| 70 | Jane S. Sanger | 24 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 71 | Charlee L. Wade | 25 | Maid | Maid | Texas |
| 72 | Joe S. Bridges | 71 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 73 | Hortense Bridges | 40 | Daughter | Operator | Alabama |
| 74 | Florrie Bridges | 27 | Daughter | Stenographer | Texas |
| 75 | Raymond L. Hathcox | 23 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 76 | Inez C. Hathcox | 20 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 77 | Samuel R. Mckamish | 60 | Head | Painter | Scotland |
| 78 | Haydee S. Mckamish | 51 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 79 | Joseph Lastelick | 35 | Head | Proprietor Owner | Yugo Slavia |
| 80 | Louise Lastelick | 32 | Wife | — | 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)