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William Hayes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this William Hayes across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1680 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Decatur |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hayes | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Donald Hayes | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lorena Hayes | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 34
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | derrick fireman |
| Industry | railroad shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 45
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | Stock man |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Head, age 59
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hayes |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1680 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links William Hayes across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hayes
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00844-00348)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Julia M Smith | 41 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Evelyn M Smith | 7 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Rollie Graham | 42 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 44 | Laura V Graham | 43 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Gloria Ann Graham | 16 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Wendell Van Lanningham | 34 | Head | Social Worker | Indiana |
| 47 | Ruth Van Lanningham | 36 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Mary Van Lanningham | 6 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Elmer Nickel | 39 | Head | Teacher | Illinois |
| 50 | Linda May Nickel | 2 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Ruby O Nickel | 29 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Arthur Lunday | 38 | Head | Pass. Car Repairer | Kansas |
| 53 | Grace Lunday | 32 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Alberta Shutter | 40 | lodger | Office Clerk | Illinois |
| 55 | William Haskell | 59 | Head | Pattern Maker | Florida |
| 56 | Bessie Haskell | 52 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Leon Joyner | 20 | lodger | Plant Worker | Tennessee |
| 58 | Bradley Minton | 46 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 59 | Laura Minton | 42 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Carl Minton | 8 | son | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Andrew Wilson | 41 | Head | Shipping Foreman | Illinois |
| 62 | Mayme Wilson | 41 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 63 | Jack Wilson | 18 | son | Messenger | Illinois |
| 64 | Beverly Wilson | 15 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 65 | William A Hayes THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Stock Clerk | Missouri |
| 66 | Lorena P Hayes | 45 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 67 | Donald Hayes | 20 | son | Apprentice Mono-Type Machinist | Illinois |
| 68 | Paul Hahisfka | 36 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 69 | Evelyn Hahisfka | 33 | wife | Saleslady | Illinois |
| 70 | Roberta Hahisfka | 12 | daughter | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Jo Ann Hahisfka | 10 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Eugene Campbell | 29 | Head | Deliveryman | Indiana |
| 73 | Julia Campbell | 28 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Geraldine Gurkonis | 11 | step-daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Charles A Johnson | 75 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 76 | Bertie Johnson | 73 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Martin Lively | 69 | Head | Machine Helper | Missouri |
| 78 | Ida O Lively | 66 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Carl Lay | 48 | lodger | Proprietor | Nebraska |
| 80 | Wilda Lay | 43 | lodger | Partner | Illinois |
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)