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William Griffin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Sacramento-County, California
Our Model Tree links this William Griffin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sacramento-County, California (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Washington
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sacramento-County, California |
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Natomas |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sacramento |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Rural Mail Carrier |
| Industry | Government |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | 9 |
| 1935 Residence | California |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Rural Mail Carrier |
| Township / Ward | Sacramento |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Griffin | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Mary Griffin | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Lillian Griffin | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| William Griffin | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| William Griffin | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ethel Griffin | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sacramento, California
Head, age 32
Sacramento, California · implied b. ~1888
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Not Known |
| Occupation | Sergeant |
| Industry | U.S. Army |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Sacramento, California
Head, age 42
Sacramento, California · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 33 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Occupation | Mail carrier |
| Industry | Postal Service |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Sacramento-County, California
Head, age 52
Sacramento-County, California · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
| Surname | Griffin |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Natomas |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sacramento |
| Occupation | Rural Mail Carrier |
| Industry | Government |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 54 |
| Income (1939) | 2100 |
| Highest Grade | 9 |
| 1935 Residence | California |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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Our Model Tree links William Griffin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Griffin
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · California
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1940 US Federal Census — Sacramento-County, California
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1940 US Federal Census — Sacramento-County, California
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00282-00273)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Susanna Litchfield | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 42 | Michael Litchfield | 1 | Son | — | California |
| 43 | Helen Silver | 16 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 44 | Emery Anderson | 45 | Head | Cook | Utah |
| 45 | Charlotte Anderson | 39 | Wife | — | California |
| 46 | Herbert Anderson | 12 | Son | — | California |
| 47 | Charlene Anderson | 11 | Daughter | — | California |
| 48 | Robert G. Halli | 26 | Head | Time Keeper | California |
| 49 | Louise Halli | 28 | Wife | Comptometer | Minnesota |
| 50 | Allan G. Bredhal | 32 | Head | Fountain Manager | Minnesota |
| 51 | Agnes Bredhal | 31 | Wife | Secretary | Minnesota |
| 52 | Manuel Mello | 54 | Head | Car Building | Azores Islands |
| 53 | Rosalina Mello | 50 | Wife | Meat Packer | Azores Islands |
| 54 | Mary Mello | 29 | Daughter | Meat Packer | California |
| 55 | Olivera Mello | 27 | Daughter | Cashier | California |
| 56 | Olive Mello | 24 | Daughter | Operator | California |
| 57 | Clyde Mello | 19 | Son | Smoke Meat Dept | California |
| 58 | A. Elmer Johnson | 42 | Head | Driver Owner | Iowa |
| 59 | Esther Johnson | 36 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 60 | Cleo Johnson | 11 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 61 | William L. Herr | 32 | Head | Optometrist | Missouri |
| 62 | Margery J. Herr | 29 | Wife | — | California |
| 63 | Robert D. Herr | 0 | Son | — | California |
| 64 | William Griffin THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Rural Mail Carrier | Washington |
| 65 | Ethel Griffin | 36 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 66 | William Alfred Griffin | 18 | Son | — | Texas |
| 67 | Lillian Ann Griffin | 14 | Daughter | — | California |
| 68 | Viola Griffin | 12 | Daughter | — | California |
| 69 | Mary Griffin | 2 | Daughter | — | California |
| 70 | Ralph J. Merrick | 33 | Head | Adjuster | Washington |
| 71 | Mary E. Merrick | 31 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 72 | Robert J. Merrick | 7 | Son | — | California |
| 73 | Dean S. Merrick | 6 | Son | — | California |
| 74 | William Cave | 27 | Head | Salesman | California |
| 75 | Margaret Cave | 30 | Wife | — | California |
| 76 | Marilyn Cave | 1 | Daughter | — | California |
| 77 | Elizabeth Cook Finley | 54 | Mother-in-law | Bookkeeper (Junior Worker) | California |
| 78 | Ann Knox | 39 | Lodger | Teacher | California |
About This Record & Model Tree
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)