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William Hill — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Douglas-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this William Hill across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Douglas-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 82
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Douglas-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lecompton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Lecompton City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | Head | — | 82 | ~1858 |
| Howard Hill | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
1900
Douglas, Kansas
Head, age 42
Douglas, Kansas · implied b. ~1858 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth Month | Apr |
| Birth Year | 1858 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1910
Douglas, Kansas
Head, age 52
Douglas, Kansas · implied b. ~1858 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Years Married | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Genl Farm |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1920
Douglas, Kansas
Head, age 60
Douglas, Kansas · implied b. ~1860 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Douglas, Kansas
Head, age 70
Douglas, Kansas · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Gardner |
| Industry | Garden |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1000 |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Douglas-County, Kansas
Head, age 82
Douglas-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1858 — 2 household members
| Surname | Hill |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 82 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lecompton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links William Hill across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hill
Head · 1940 · age 82 · b. ~1858 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Douglas-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Douglas-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01229-00922)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | William C. Hill THIS PERSON | 82 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Howard H. Hill | 30 | Son | Commissary Clerk | Kansas |
| 43 | Margaret Timmons | 85 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Herbert C. Cole | 41 | Head | Barber | Kansas |
| 45 | Ella M. Cole | 31 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 46 | Betty J. Cole | 9 | Stepdaughter | — | Kansas |
| 47 | Lillie M. Hartup | 46 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 48 | Ora A. Scott | 67 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 49 | Daisy E. Baie | 30 | Lodger | Teacher | Kansas |
| 50 | Ray K. Strimmetz | 36 | Head | Tractor Operator | Kansas |
| 51 | Ruth M. Strimmetz | 33 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 52 | Ruth J. Strimmetz | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 53 | Robert R. Strimmetz | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 54 | Jesse J. Athey | 33 | Head | Farm Laborer | Nebraska |
| 55 | Erma L. Athey | 28 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 56 | Edward H. Athey | 11 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 57 | Donald W. Athey | 9 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 58 | Jesse J. Athey | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 59 | Calvin H. Maust | 64 | Head | Physician | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Mary Maust | 55 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 61 | Calvin Jr. Maust | 20 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 62 | Mary M. Maust | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 63 | Paul C. Maust | 30 | Head | Section Hand | Iowa |
| 64 | Thelma L. Maust | 27 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 65 | Carol L. Maust | 5 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 66 | Harold L. Paslay | 54 | Head | Principal | Kansas |
| 67 | Pearl D. Paslay | 52 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 68 | Lucille Paslay | 15 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 69 | Gertrude Paslay | 78 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 70 | August Hildenbrand | 68 | Head | Retired | Kansas |
| 71 | Thelma Hildenbrand | 57 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 72 | George V. Hayes | 30 | Head | Commercial Teacher | Kansas |
| 73 | Lois L. Hayes | 26 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 74 | Margaret E. Hayes | 0 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 75 | Allen D. Kellogg | 27 | Head | Minister | Kansas |
| 76 | Irene E. Kellogg | 24 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 77 | Rose L. Hill | 67 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 78 | John Saltzman | 65 | Lodger | Store Manager | Kansas |
| 79 | Catherine Saltzman | 55 | Lodger | Saleswoman | Kansas |
| 80 | Frank H. Clark | 60 | Head | Retired | Kansas |
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)