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William Fry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Campbell-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Fry across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Campbell-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Campbell-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | HEAD |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | NEWPORT CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAMPBELL |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Alteration on Clothing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Township / Ward | Newport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fry | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Jane Fry | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Lee Fry | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| William Fry | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Richard Fry | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Mary Fry | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Jean Fry | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Wm Fry | Son | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1920
Campbell, Kentucky
Head, age 40
Campbell, Kentucky · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Frye |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Campbell, Kentucky
Head, age 50
Campbell, Kentucky · implied b. ~1880 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Frye |
| Given Name | William F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Clothing Line |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 20,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Campbell-County, Kentucky
Head, age 60
Campbell-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1880 — 8 household members
| Surname | Fry |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | HEAD |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | NEWPORT CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAMPBELL |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Industry | Alteration on Clothing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Fry across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Fry
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Campbell-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Campbell-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01289-00282)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret M. Yeager | 70 | HEAD | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Anna M. Simms | 74 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Emilia M. Taylor | 50 | Niece | Sales Woman | Kentucky |
| 4 | E. Donald | 16 | Lodger | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Raymond Stodevant | 39 | Housewife | Dry Cleaner | Ohio |
| 6 | Catherine Stodevant | 37 | Niece | Stenographer + | MAINE |
| 7 | John W. Hoover | 64 | LODGER | Lawyer | Kentucky |
| 8 | Howard Smith | 35 | LODGER | Attorney | Kentucky |
| 9 | Harry J. Stine | 49 | LODGER | Artist | Ohio |
| 10 | Lodger Trentaw|Trentaw | None | F | Furniture Mfg. | — |
| 11 | Sister Mary Acelia | 60 | HEAD | Teacher | Germany |
| 12 | Sister Mary Leonita | 70 | sister | Teacher | Germany |
| 13 | Sister Mary Rosalia | 58 | sister | Teacher | Germany |
| 14 | Sister Mary Jerome | 49 | sister | Teacher | Ohio |
| 15 | Sister Mary Nicola | 52 | sister | Teacher | Ohio |
| 16 | Sister Mary Agueta | 31 | sister | Teacher | Wisconsin |
| 17 | Sister Mary Regea | 34 | sister | Teacher | Ohio |
| 18 | Sister Mary Alisa | 25 | sister | Domestic | Ohio |
| 19 | Eugene Bullitt | 60 | HEAD | Priest | Kentucky |
| 20 | Walter Groskamp | 38 | ASSISTANT | Assistant Pastor | Kentucky |
| 21 | Josephine Christ | 64 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Kentucky |
| 22 | William Fry THIS PERSON | 60 | HEAD | Tailor | Kentucky |
| 23 | Jane Fry | 59 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 24 | Wm Jr. Fry | 38 | Son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 25 | Jean Fry | 29 | DAUGHTER | Nurse | Kentucky |
| 26 | George Fry | 28 | Son | Bank Clerk | Kentucky |
| 27 | Mary Fry | 25 | DAUGHTER | Nurse | Kentucky |
| 28 | Richard Fry | 21 | Son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 29 | Lee Fry | 21 | DAUGHTER | Saleswoman | Kentucky |
| 30 | Alice Roth | 58 | HEAD | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Celia Howard | 37 | HEAD | Furrier | VIRGINIA |
| 32 | Ruth Eppensteiner | 35 | PARTNER | Typist | Ohio |
| 33 | Virginia Kramer | 32 | HEAD | Typist | Kentucky |
| 34 | R.E. Williams | 40 | HEAD | Foreman | Ohio |
| 35 | Ma. Williams | 38 | Wife | Clerk For Husband | Ohio |
| 36 | Robert Williams | 20 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Vera Worst | 50 | HEAD | — | Kentucky |
| 38 | Merle A. Gardner | 30 | HEAD | Typist | Illinois |
| 39 | Marie Mcsorley | 54 | HEAD | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Robert Mcsorley | 19 | SON | Steamer | Kentucky |
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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)