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William Hughes — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Henry-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this William Hughes across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Henry-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Henry-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Hughes |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Deepwater City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Pipe finisher |
| Industry | Tile Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 580 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Pipe Finisher |
| Township / Ward | Deepwater City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 Hughes | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| George Hughes | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Eliza Hughes | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Henry, Missouri
Head, age 47
Henry, Missouri · implied b. ~1873 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hughes |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | drain pipe factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Henry, Missouri
Head, age 57
Henry, Missouri · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hughes |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | sweeping factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Henry-County, Missouri
Head, age 68
Henry-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hughes |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Deepwater City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Occupation | Pipe finisher |
| Industry | Tile Plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 580 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links William Hughes across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Hughes
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02111-00354)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Arthur B Woody | 48 | Head | Mill Operator | Missouri |
| 42 | William J Hughes THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Pipe Finisher | Tennessee |
| 43 | Eliza Ann Hughes | 66 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | George Hughes | 39 | Son | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 45 | Edgar H Davis | 44 | Head | Pipe Operator | Missouri |
| 46 | Irene M Davis | 45 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 47 | Lowell Fred Davis | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 48 | Wanda Ann Davis | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 49 | John B Davis | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 50 | John H Downing | 52 | Head | Fireman | Missouri |
| 51 | Minnie M Downing | 47 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 52 | Rosalie H Downing | 72 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 53 | Vinnie L Thompson | 79 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 54 | Lucille A Lewis | 59 | Head | Brick Maker | Missouri |
| 55 | Gussie M Lewis | 58 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Kenneth P Lewis | 23 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 57 | Seth Begler | 47 | Head | Moulder | Missouri |
| 58 | Clara E Begler | 38 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Marvin S Begler | 16 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 60 | Billy B Begler | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 61 | Mary Lou Begler | 7 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 62 | Albert R Hagg | 48 | Head | Kiln Setter | Missouri |
| 63 | Roland B Hagg | 23 | Son | Kiln Burner | Missouri |
| 64 | Violet G Hagg | 25 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 65 | John Kent | 55 | Head | Coal Miner | Missouri |
| 66 | Edward L Strickland | 59 | Boarder | Salesman | Missouri |
| 67 | Isaac N Malone | 72 | Boarder | — | Iowa |
| 68 | Henry Williams | 76 | Head | Retired Farmer | Illinois |
| 69 | Mary Jane Williams | 67 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Lula Strickland | 66 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 71 | Walter R Davis | 72 | Renter | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Mittie Davis | 66 | Renter | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Willie R Lower | 28 | Head | Kiln Laborer | Missouri |
| 74 | Grace Lower | 22 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 75 | James A Lower | 3 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 76 | Verna M Lower | 2 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 77 | H. L. Perkey | 60 | Head | Section Hand | Kansas |
| 78 | Ada Pearl Perkey | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Burnett Young | 45 | Head | Tipper | Missouri |
| 80 | Wilmer K Young | 22 | Boarder | — | Missouri |
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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)