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William Davidson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Grant-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this William Davidson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Grant-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Arkansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Grant-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Simpson Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grant |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | on father's truck |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Township / Ward | Simpson Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Davidson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Katherine Davidson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Doris Davidson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Andrew Davidson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Edward Davidson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Archie Davidson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Davidson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| David Davidson | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Connie Davidson | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1930
Grant, Arkansas
Son, age 9
Grant, Arkansas · implied b. ~1921 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Grant-County, Arkansas
Son, age 19
Grant-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1921 — 9 household members
| Surname | Davidson |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Simpson Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grant |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | on father's truck |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Davidson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Davidson
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Arkansas
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Sibling
Elsie Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edward Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Doris Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Archie Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Katherine Davidson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Grant-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Grant-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00138-00263)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lizzie C. Dunkin | 54 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 42 | Beatrice N. Dunkin | 27 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 43 | Claud L. Dunkin | 16 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 44 | Jodie P. Dunkin | 6 | Grandson | — | Arkansas |
| 45 | Luther C. Croy | 23 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 46 | Hazel M. Croy | 18 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 47 | Ellis B. Croy | 46 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 48 | Alice M. Croy | 42 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 49 | Cary E. Croy | 19 | Son | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 50 | Mattie H. Croy | 17 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 51 | Clifton D. Croy | 15 | Son | Helper | Arkansas |
| 52 | Don E. Croy | 9 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 53 | Alice F. Croy | 2 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 54 | James T. Duncan | 34 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 55 | Ester M. Duncan | 28 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 56 | James Jr. Duncan | 15 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 57 | O. Elton Duncan | 6 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | Dewey E. Duncan | 4 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 59 | Andrew J. Davidson | 52 | Head | Trucking | Arkansas |
| 60 | Connie R. Davidson | 39 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 61 | William C. Davidson THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Helper | Arkansas |
| 62 | Archie E. Davidson | 17 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 63 | Elsie M. Davidson | 12 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 64 | Katherine R. Davidson | 10 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 65 | David L. Davidson | 7 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 66 | Edward D. Davidson | 5 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 67 | Doris R. Davidson | 1 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 68 | Ganon D. Chandler | 42 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 69 | Vida M. Chandler | 37 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 70 | Hubert D. Chandler | 14 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 71 | Trether J. Chandler | 9 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 72 | William W. Croy | 58 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 73 | Rosie L. Croy | 51 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 74 | Jamie E. Croy | 21 | Daughter | Maid | Arkansas |
| 75 | Ople D. Croy | 18 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 76 | Doyle J. Croy | 14 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 77 | Sophia H. Croy | 12 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 78 | Elizabeth Croy | 5 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 79 | Carl J. Chandler | 39 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 80 | Ruby J. Chandler | 31 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
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)