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William Guthrie — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Gaston-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Guthrie across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Gaston-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1914), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Gaston-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Guthrie |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bessemer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gaston |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Frame hand |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 530 |
| Highest Grade | G 7 |
| 1935 Residence | North Carolina |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Frame Hand |
| Township / Ward | Crowders Mountain |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Guthrie | Head | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| William Guthrie | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Melba Guthrie | Spouse | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| George Guthrie | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Daniel Guthrie | Son | — | ~1940 |
Census Appearances
1930
Gaston, North …
Son, age 16
Gaston, North Carolina · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | Guthrie |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Sweeper |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Gaston-County, North …
Head, age 26
Gaston-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1914 — 5 household members
| Surname | Guthrie |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bessemer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Gaston |
| Occupation | Frame hand |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 530 |
| Highest Grade | G 7 |
| 1935 Residence | North Carolina |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links William Guthrie across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Guthrie
Head · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Gaston-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Gaston-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02913-00322)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Russell Jr. Ellis | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 42 | Jimmie R. Ellis | 7 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 43 | John A. Ellis | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 44 | Dorothy J. Ellis | 2 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Irene M. Ellis | 0 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | Ellard L. Ellis | 34 | Head | Roving Drawing | Georgia |
| 47 | Elza E. Ellis | 32 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Largo G. Ellis | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 49 | Monroe M. Ellis | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | James A. Ellis | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 51 | Landon F. Ellis | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Charles L. Ellis | 6 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | Beaulene P. Ellis | 4 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 54 | Douglas Eanes | 42 | Head | Dyer | North Carolina |
| 55 | Anna Eanes | 70 | Mother | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | Bella Eanes | 33 | Sister | — | North Carolina |
| 57 | Ruth Eanes | 17 | Sister | — | North Carolina |
| 58 | John T. Dameron | 64 | Head | Farming | North Carolina |
| 59 | Mamie B. Dameron | 52 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Carlos L. Dameron | 21 | Son | Designer | North Carolina |
| 61 | Madison R. Dameron | 17 | Son | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 62 | William B. Guthrie THIS PERSON | 26 | Head | Frame Hand | Georgia |
| 63 | Melba E. Guthrie | 22 | Wife | Automatic Spooler | North Carolina |
| 64 | William E. Guthrie | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 65 | George B. Guthrie | 2 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Daniel F. Guthrie | 0 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 67 | Dewey G. Wolfe | 42 | Head | Plant Supt. | North Carolina |
| 68 | Susie K. Wolfe | 41 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 69 | Dorothy G. Wolfe | 18 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 70 | Mary L. Wolfe | 16 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 71 | M. J. W. Wolfe | 6 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | D. J. Jr. Wolfe | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | David C. Best | 58 | Head | Hatchery Foreman | North Carolina |
| 74 | Willie M. Best | 50 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 75 | Ruth Best | 28 | Daughter | Winder | North Carolina |
| 76 | John D. Dameron | 6 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 77 | Aggie R. Dameron | 33 | Daughter-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 78 | Louisa J. Armstrong | 75 | Mother-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 79 | Emiley M. Tedder | 40 | Head | Weaver | North Carolina |
| 80 | Pearlie Tedder | 20 | Daughter | Winder | North Carolina |
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)