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William Giles — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Fulton-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this William Giles across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fulton-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fulton-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Giles |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Point City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Oil Mill Machinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | East Point City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Giles | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Elinor Giles | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Carolyn Giles | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| William Giles | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| William Giles | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Wallace Giles | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1930
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 33
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | Giles |
| Given Name | William W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Fulton-County, Georgia
Head, age 43
Fulton-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1897 — 6 household members
| Surname | Giles |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Point City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Oil Mill Machinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links William Giles across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Giles
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00674-00514)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnie Young | 20 | Son | Sign Painter | Georgia |
| 2 | Helen L. Young | 21 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 3 | Alonzo M. Young | 4 | Boarder | — | Georgia |
| 4 | Robert Stubbs | 3 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 5 | Mack M. Fordham | 43 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 6 | Bessie Fordham | 44 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 7 | Mary Fordham | 21 | Daughter | Run Winders | Georgia |
| 8 | Inez Fordham | 19 | Daughter | Run Winders | Georgia |
| 9 | Fred Fordham | 17 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 10 | Emma L. Fordham | 12 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 11 | James E. Young | 38 | Head | Peddler | Georgia |
| 12 | Westa L. Young | 28 | Wife | Run Winders | Alabama |
| 13 | Alice S. Young | 59 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 14 | William H. Young | 21 | Lodger | Peddler | Georgia |
| 15 | Albert M. Shedel | 62 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 16 | Iona Shedel | 52 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 17 | Gladys M. Shedel | 15 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 18 | Brooks W. Nall | 39 | Head | Well Driller | Georgia |
| 19 | Willie Nall | 35 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 20 | Omega J. Nall | 16 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 21 | Brooks W. Jr. Nall | 12 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 22 | James D. Wardlaw | 46 | Head | Foreman | Georgia |
| 23 | Layla M. Wardlaw | 45 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 24 | Leo A. Donajowski | 33 | Head | Office Work | Ohio |
| 25 | Ethel V. Donajowski | 27 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 26 | William E. Giles THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Machinist | Georgia |
| 27 | Marguerite M. Giles | 38 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 28 | William E. Giles | 18 | Son | Parts Man | Georgia |
| 29 | Wallace R. Giles | 16 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 30 | Elinor M. Giles | 11 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 31 | Carolyn V. Giles | 6 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 32 | Charles H. Putman | 51 | Head | Attendant | Georgia |
| 33 | Colleen A. Putman | 34 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 34 | William M. Flynn | 14 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 35 | George W. Clay | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 36 | Nellie Clay | 35 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 37 | Doris L. Clay | 13 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 38 | Margie N. Clay | 9 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 39 | Mary N. Clay | 5 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 40 | William L. Clay | 3 | Son | — | Georgia |
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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)