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William Evans — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this William Evans across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Wales
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Leather Gloves |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 Evans | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| David Evans | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Jane Evans | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1910
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 27
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1920
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | labor |
| Industry | Lumber yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1930
King, Washington
Head, age 46
King, Washington · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Mine Foreman |
| Industry | at Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 1625 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1940
King-County, Washington
Head, age 57
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Leather Gloves |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
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Our Model Tree links William Evans across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 4 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Evans
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04381-00199)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viola Crew | 20 | Sister | Division Head | Washington |
| 2 | Gustav Stahling | 64 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 3 | Elinor Stahling | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 4 | Leigh H. Crosley | 70 | Head | Naval Architect | Maine |
| 5 | Rhoda Crosley | 63 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 6 | Elizabeth Crosley | 38 | Daughter | School Teacher | Washington |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson Crosley | 36 | Son | Mechanic Radio | Washington |
| 8 | Joseph Wringelstach | 30 | Head | Solicitor For | Washington |
| 9 | Loraine E. Wringelstach | 24 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 10 | Victor Wringelstach | 6 | Son | — | Washington |
| 11 | Richard Wringelstach | 1 | Son | — | Washington |
| 12 | William A. Evans THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Salesman | Wales |
| 13 | Jane Ann Evans | 55 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | David Norton Evans | 21 | Son | Helper - Hanger | Washington |
| 15 | George O. Pfaff | 47 | Head | Engineer | Minnesota |
| 16 | Lodena Pfaff | 38 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 17 | Fannie Buckmaster | 64 | Mother law | — | Canada |
| 18 | Alvin Nelsen | 72 | Head | Abstractor Of Titles | Minnesota |
| 19 | Here In Block 124 And Region 125 Nelsen | None | — | — | — |
| 20 | Harold Mccown | 38 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 21 | Margaret Mccown | 35 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 22 | Cathery Mccown | 5 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 23 | Robert Pitch | 41 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 24 | Stella Pitch | 43 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 25 | Betty Jane Pitch | 16 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 26 | John S. Tuppe | 67 | Head | Store Keeper | Illinois |
| 27 | Mary C. Tuppe | 59 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 28 | Victor Glaser | 71 | Head | — | Germany |
| 29 | Luce Glaser | 72 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 30 | Collins Gilpatrick | 31 | Head | Draftsman | Washington |
| 31 | Virginia Gilpatrick | 25 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 32 | Robert Alan Gilpatrick | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 33 | Ralph Roth | 47 | Head | Sign Hanger | Washington |
| 34 | Lillian Roth | 45 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 35 | Patricia Ruth Roth | 17 | Daughter | — | Alaska |
| 36 | Phyllis Roth | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 37 | John Roth | 10 | Son | — | Washington |
| 38 | William Stillwell | 50 | Head | Foundry Chipper | Missouri |
| 39 | Eddy Stillwell | 53 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 40 | Thomas M. Michalson | 53 | Head | Bridge Carpenter | Norway |
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)