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William Gross — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this William Gross across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Sol & John — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Gross |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Liquor Supply |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Gross | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Muratale Gross | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| William Gross | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Gwendolyn Gross | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Audrey Gross | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Estela Gross | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| John Gross | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Lucile Gross | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| John Gross | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
None, Maryland
Son, age 2
None, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gross |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Son, age 12
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Gross |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Lithuania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Lithuania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Son, age 23
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
| Surname | Gross |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Liquor Supply |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Gross across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Sol Gross (~0.92 confidence) and father John Gross (~0.92 confidence) and mother Estela Gross (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ruth Gross (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Sol Gross
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Gross
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Estela Gross
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ruth Gross
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Gross
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Maryland
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Sibling
John Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gwendolyn Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Grace Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucile Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Muratale Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Audrey Gross
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01532-00053)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Lancaster | 38 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 2 | Roberta Lancaster | 19 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 3 | Paula Lancaster | 16 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 4 | Sydney Butler | 45 | Head | Orderly | Maryland |
| 5 | Agusta Butler | 42 | Wife | Cook | Maryland |
| 6 | Robert L. Johnson | 33 | Lodger | Long Shoreman | Virginia |
| 7 | Catherine Halls | 35 | Lodger | Servant | Maryland |
| 8 | Thomas J. Clarry | 37 | Head | Carter | Maryland |
| 9 | Emma J. Clarry | 34 | Wife | Servant | Maryland |
| 10 | James T. Clarry | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Gwendolyn Clarry | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 12 | Sadie L. Moutton | 67 | Mother-in-law | — | W. Virginia |
| 13 | Samuel A. Moutton | 9 | Nephew | — | Maryland |
| 14 | George W. Hall | 38 | Head | Chauffeur | Maryland |
| 15 | Louise R. Hall | 36 | Wife | Maid | Virginia |
| 16 | Beulah H. Hall | 16 | Daughter | Servant | Virginia |
| 17 | Louise A. Hall | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 18 | Gladys E. Hall | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Harold F. Hall | 6 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 20 | John H. Gross | 57 | Head | Bell Hop | Maryland |
| 21 | Estela Gross | 47 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | John E. Gross | 24 | Son | Bus Boy | Maryland |
| 23 | William H. Gross THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 24 | Lucile E. Gross | 20 | Daughter | Maid | Maryland |
| 25 | Grace Gross | 19 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 26 | Gwendolyn Gross | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 27 | Audrey E. Gross | 12 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 28 | Muratale Gross | 9 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 29 | Leo Minor | 50 | Head | Waiter | Maryland |
| 30 | Jennie V. Minor | 53 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 31 | Irma M. Parks | 27 | Niece | Maid | Maryland |
| 32 | George E. Parks | 24 | Nephew | Waiter | Maryland |
| 33 | Irma Mae Parks | 13 | Niece | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Thomas F. Neal | 39 | Head | Janitor | Maryland |
| 35 | Mary W. Neal | 36 | Wife | Maid | Maryland |
| 36 | Thomas L. Neal | 19 | Son | Odd Jobs | Maryland |
| 37 | John Jones | 65 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 38 | Blanch Jones | 58 | Wife | Laundress | Virginia |
| 39 | Blandina Jones | 31 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 40 | Amos Johnson | 50 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
William + 6 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)