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William Fry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Decatur-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this William Fry across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Decatur-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Decatur-County, Iowa |
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Van Wert Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Decatur County |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | S-6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Township / Ward | Van Wert Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lela Fry | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Jennie Fry | Daughter | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| William Fry | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Harvey Fry | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1910
Decatur, Iowa
Head, age 39
Decatur, Iowa · implied b. ~1871 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | Willard E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 11 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Decatur, Iowa
Head, age 49
Decatur, Iowa · implied b. ~1871 — 13 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad section |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Decatur, Iowa
Head, age 57
Decatur, Iowa · implied b. ~1873 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 12 |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Decatur-County, Iowa
Head, age 69
Decatur-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Van Wert Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Decatur County |
| Highest Grade | S-6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links William Fry across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Fry
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Decatur-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Decatur-County, Iowa
Page Contents
33 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01154-00694)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Charley Mallett | 67 | Head | Blacksmith | Missouri |
| 42 | Laura B. Mallett | 66 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 43 | De Wayne Mallett | 17 | Grandson | — | Iowa |
| 44 | Margaret Hill | 76 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 45 | German J. Teidje | 47 | Head | Janitor | Iowa |
| 46 | Leila J. Teidje | 43 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 47 | Alpharetta R. Teidje | 19 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 48 | Ada R. Teidje | 12 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 49 | Willis B. Anderson | 31 | Head | Laborer | Iowa |
| 50 | Holly M. Anderson | 23 | Wife | Saleswoman | Colorado |
| 51 | Harry L. Anderson | 2 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Calvin A. Wilson | 81 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 53 | George A. Link | 73 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Myrtle Cox | 58 | Head | Minister | Kansas |
| 55 | Arren C. Fuller | 56 | Head | Common Labor | Iowa |
| 56 | Grace L. Fuller | 55 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 57 | Harold R. Fuller | 28 | Son | School Teacher | Iowa |
| 58 | Willard E. Fuller | 19 | Son | Common Labor | Iowa |
| 59 | John T. Thompson | 79 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 60 | William R. Fuller | 70 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Amanda R. Fuller | 69 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 62 | Frank A. Perry | 75 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | William E. Fry THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 64 | Jennie M. Fry | 41 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 65 | Lela M. Fry | 28 | Daughter | House Keeper | Iowa |
| 66 | Harvey D. Fry | 24 | Son | Attendant | Iowa |
| 67 | Maggie Bulkeley | 68 | Head | — | Wales |
| 68 | Jasper N. Yimsey | 59 | Head | Carpenter | Iowa |
| 69 | Nola E. Yimsey | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Walter Pierce | 53 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 71 | Lula Pierce | 51 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 72 | Abraham N. Funkbone | 67 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 73 | May Funkbone | 65 | Wife | — | Indiana |
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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)