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William Humphrey — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Chase-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this William Humphrey across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Chase-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Chase-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Humphrey |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cottonwood Falls City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chase |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | formerly machinist |
| Industry | A.T. & S.F. Rail Road |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Formerly Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Cottonwood Falls City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irma Humphrey | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Florence Humphrey | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| William Humphrey | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
Census Appearances
1920
Chase, Kansas
Head, age 50
Chase, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Humphrey |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | R.R. Shops |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Chase, Kansas
Head, age 61
Chase, Kansas · implied b. ~1869 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Humphrey |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | RR Shops |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1180 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Chase-County, Kansas
Head, age 71
Chase-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
| Surname | Humphrey |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cottonwood Falls City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Chase |
| Occupation | formerly machinist |
| Industry | A.T. & S.F. Rail Road |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links William Humphrey across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Humphrey
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Chase-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Chase-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01222-01030)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Kenneth A. Hale | 12 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 42 | Harold D. Hale | 30 | Head | Mechanic | Kansas |
| 43 | Gladys L. Hale | 30 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 44 | Harold, D. Hale | 4 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 45 | Darold D. Hale | 1 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 46 | Edward L. Boles | 39 | Head | Lineman | Oklahoma |
| 47 | Edith M. Boles | 37 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 48 | E. Roberta Boles | 15 | Daughter | — | California |
| 49 | Henry H. Diese | 60 | Head | Proprietor | Kansas |
| 50 | M. Frances Diese | 56 | Wife | Assistant | Indiana |
| 51 | Harlan H. Diese | 21 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 52 | Frances A. Beck | 65 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Lillian Crowell | 42 | Daughter | Housework | Mississippi |
| 54 | Ralph N. Myers | 36 | Head | Partnership | Kansas |
| 55 | Daphna P. Myers | 35 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 56 | W. Doyle Myers | 11 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 57 | Dwight L. Jr. Underwood | 5 | Nephew | — | Nebraska |
| 58 | Joe E. Wagner | 30 | Head | Trucker | Kansas |
| 59 | Beulah Wagner | 30 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 60 | Bonnie Jo Wagner | 2 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 61 | William Humphrey THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Formerly Machinist | New York |
| 62 | Florence A. Humphrey | 68 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Irma Humphrey | 28 | Daughter | Saleslady | Kansas |
| 64 | Murl A. Goff | 31 | Head | Salesman | Kansas |
| 65 | Thelma M. Goff | 30 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 66 | Harold D. Goff | 9 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 67 | Jane A. Goff | 6 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 68 | John V. Gilmore | 53 | Head | Proprietor | Nebraska |
| 69 | Ella Mae Gilmore | 46 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 70 | Burdette J. Ab. Gilmore | 19 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 71 | M. L. Jeff | 44 | Head | Clerical | Kansas |
| 72 | Ollafae Jeff | 31 | Wife | Cosmetologist | Oklahoma |
| 73 | Mary A. Lamer | 68 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 74 | Milton M. Shook | 67 | Brother | Salesman | Missouri |
| 75 | Glen E. Trussell | 26 | Head | County Laborer | Kansas |
| 76 | Fay L. Trussell | 23 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 77 | Darell W. Trussell | 3 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 78 | Leavone L. Trussell | 2 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 79 | Glenda M. Trussell | 0 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 80 | Sylvester R. Meade | 88 | Head | — | 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)