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William French — 1940 US Census Record

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1940 United States Federal Census · Rensselaer-County, New York

Our Model Tree links this William French across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rensselaer-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 7-person household.

Age 13 b. ~1927 Male Son Born: New York Single

1940 Census Record Details

Census Year1940
LocationRensselaer-County, New York
SurnameFrench
Given NameWilliam, E. Jr.
Relationship to HeadSon
SexM
Color / RaceWhite
Age13
Marital StatusSingle
BirthplaceNew York
1935 Residence (City)City of Rensselaer
1935 Residence (County)Rensselaer
Additional Details
Highest GradeNo 7
1935 ResidenceSame place
Birth StateNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)new york
Township / WardCity Of Rensselaer
Est. Birth Year~1927

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.

7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.

Name Relation to head Relative to William Age Birth yr
Joan French Daughter — 8 ~1932
William French Head — 39 ~1901
James French Son — 5 ~1935
William French Son — 13 ~1927
John French Son — 11 ~1929
Paul French Son — 10 ~1930
Luella French Spouse — 37 ~1903

Census Appearances

1930
Rensselaer, New …
Son, age 3
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1927 — 5 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname French
Given Name William E. Jr.
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 3
Marital Status Single
Birthplace New York
Father's Birthplace New York
Mother's Birthplace New York
Can Read/Write No
Birth State New York
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) new york
1940
Rensselaer-County, New …
Son, age 13
Rensselaer-County, New York · implied b. ~1927 — 7 household members
Surname French
Given Name William, E. Jr.
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 13
Marital Status Single
Birthplace New York
1935 Residence (City) City of Rensselaer
1935 Residence (County) Rensselaer
Highest Grade No 7
1935 Residence Same place
Birth State New York
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) new york

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.
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Our Model Tree links William French across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William French
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · New York
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Sibling
Joan French
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John French
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul French
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James French
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
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 — Rensselaer-County, New York Open full size

Page Contents

39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02757-00057)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 James, R. Finiskey 6 Son — New York
2 Elmer, B. Brackett 53 Head Decorator New York
3 Edna, M. Brackett 55 Sister — New York
4 Peter, H. Smith 55 Head Agent New York
5 Margaret, D. Smith 51 Wife — New York
6 James, J. Darley 67 Head Proprietor Irish Free State
7 Benjamin, G. Bond 43 Head Stock Clerk New York
8 Mary, E. Bond 36 Wife — New York
9 Benjamin, G. Jr. Bond 15 Son Student New York
10 Donald, E. Bond 13 Son — New York
12 Anna, B. Hedrick 71 Head — New York
13 Le Roy, G. Hedrick 27 Son Automobile Mechanic New York
14 Lewis Dombrosch 49 Head Decorator Germany
15 Antoinette Dombrosch 48 Wife — Germany
16 Barbara Huttich 68 Mother in law — Germany
17 Thomas, J. Brennan 62 Lodger Cashier Ohio
18 Teresa, R. Brennan 54 Lodger Sales Lady Ohio
19 Wilson, E. Miller 65 Head Laborer New York
20 Maude, B. Miller 62 Wife — New York
21 Mabel, B. Miller 41 Daughter Fainer New York
22 John, J. Martin 61 Head Trainman New York
23 Mary, B. Martin 57 Wife Sleeve Setter New York
24 John, J. Jr. Martin 33 Son Taxi Driver New York
25 Robertina, D. Martin 31 Daughter in law — New York
26 Nicholas Marinella 56 Head — Italy
27 Concetta Marinella 57 Wife — Italy
28 Lucy Marinella 31 Daughter Typist New York
29 Antoinette Marinella 30 Daughter Package Helper New York
30 Robert, C. Noel 27 Head Machinist Helper New York
31 Mary, J. Noel 21 Wife Curtain Stretcher New York
32 Edward, J. Noel 25 Brother Auto Mechanic New York
33 William, E. French 39 Head Court Clerk New York
34 Luella, M. French 37 Wife — New York
35 William, E. Jr. French THIS PERSON 13 Son — New York
36 John, J. French 11 Son — New York
37 Paul, V. French 10 Son — New York
38 Joan, M. French 8 Daughter — New York
39 James, H. French 5 Son — New York
40 William, M. French 65 Head Janitor New York

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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)

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