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William Gibbs — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Stoddard-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this William Gibbs across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Stoddard-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Stoddard-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Gibbs |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Liberty Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stoddard |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Liberty Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Gibbs | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| William Gibbs | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Johnnie Gibbs | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Edith Gibbs | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Regina Gibbs | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Clarence Gibbs | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| William Gibbs | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1930
Stoddard, Missouri
Head, age 38
Stoddard, Missouri · implied b. ~1892 — 8 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gibbs |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Stoddard-County, Missouri
Head, age 48
Stoddard-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1892 — 7 household members
| Surname | Gibbs |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Liberty Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stoddard |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links William Gibbs across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Gibbs
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Stoddard-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Stoddard-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02159-00563)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halborn Mullen | 27 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 2 | Laura Mullen | 25 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 3 | Ronald Mullen | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Donald R. Mullen | 2 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 5 | James A. Blagg | 78 | Lodger | Farmer | Illinois |
| 6 | Harry Lyle | 54 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 7 | Clara E. Lyle | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Carl Lyle | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Kenneth Burke | 12 | Step-son | — | Missouri |
| 10 | William Gibbs THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Farmer | Indiana |
| 11 | Anna A. Gibbs | 41 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 12 | William Jr. Gibbs | 16 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 13 | Clarence Gibbs | 15 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Johnnie Gibbs | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 15 | Regina Gibbs | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 16 | Edith J. Gibbs | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Howard L. Davis | 30 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 18 | Mary L. Davis | 28 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 19 | Calvin J. West | 33 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 20 | Gladys M. West | 30 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Norma L. West | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Earl G. West | 1 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 23 | John Kinder | 72 | Lodger | Farmer | Missouri |
| 24 | Cecil L. Day | 44 | Head | Mail Carrier | Missouri |
| 25 | Katherine P. Day | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | William M. Day | 19 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Cecil L. Jr. Day | 17 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Cynthia L. Day | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 29 | Clarabelle Day | 13 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 30 | William H. Day | 75 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 31 | Cynthia Day | 65 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Charles F. Day | 3 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Elmer Hudgens | 32 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 34 | Ethyl F. Hudgens | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Dale O. Hudgens | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 36 | Francis A. Hudgens | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Allie A. West | 62 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Dale West | 19 | Son | Laborer | Missouri |
| 39 | Elmer Payne | 27 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 40 | Lottie P. Payne | 31 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
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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)