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William Jackson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · New-York-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this William Jackson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in New-York-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | New-York-County, New York |
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Butler |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Butler |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Jackson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Edith Jackson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Jackson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Ethel Jackson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
New York, …
Other, age 25
New York, New York · implied b. ~1895 — 8 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Houseman |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Houseman |
| Industry | Pvt Family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
New York, …
Head, age 34
New York, New York · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1914 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Butler |
| Industry | Private |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 38 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
New-York-County, New …
Head, age 48
New-York-County, New York · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New York |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Butler |
| Industry | Private Family |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 520 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William Jackson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Jackson
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — New-York-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — New-York-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02653-00897)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Julia Knezek | 8 | Daughter | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 42 | Mary Knezek | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 43 | Frederick Fenner | 81 | Head | Porter | New York |
| 44 | Louise Fenner | 79 | Wife | — | New York |
| 45 | Arthur Haberkern | 39 | Lodger | Laborer | New York |
| 46 | Harold Haberkern | 48 | Lodger | Plumber | New York |
| 47 | Duncan Haberkern | 43 | Lodger | Starter | New York |
| 48 | Frederick Haberkern | 27 | Lodger | Porter | New York |
| 49 | William Jackson THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Butler | England |
| 50 | Ethel Jackson | 44 | Wife | — | England |
| 51 | Ethel Jackson | 19 | Daughter | Dictaphone Operator | New York |
| 52 | Edith Jackson | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 53 | Thomas Morgan | 46 | Head | Steam Fitter | Western Ireland |
| 54 | Mary Morgan | 37 | Wife | — | Western Ireland |
| 55 | Thomas J Morgan | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 56 | Joseph P Morgan | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 57 | Roy W. Morgan | 45 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Ruth Morgan | 50 | Wife | — | Western Ireland |
| 59 | Roy Jr. Morgan | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 60 | Ruth Morgan | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Rose Walsh | 46 | Head | — | New York |
| 62 | Dorothy Walsh | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 63 | Rose Walsh | 21 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 64 | Marie Walsh | 18 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 65 | Martha High | 44 | Sister | Typist | New York |
| 66 | Violet Spoon | 41 | Head | — | England |
| 67 | Dorothy Spoon | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 68 | Manuel Spoon | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 69 | William Cole | 18 | Son | — | England |
| 70 | Alice Hauptman | 34 | Sister | Waitress | England |
| 71 | Earl Hauptman | 13 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 72 | James Clarke | 56 | Head | Taxi Chauffeur | Northern Ireland |
| 73 | Jane Clarke | 53 | Wife | — | Eastern Ireland |
| 74 | Ann Clarke | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 75 | Lawrence Clarke | 22 | Son | Elevator Operator | New York |
| 76 | Eileen Clarke | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 77 | Rita Clarke | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 78 | Hannah Richardson | 54 | Head | — | Norway |
| 79 | Harold Richardson | 23 | Son | Machinist | New York |
| 80 | Evelyn Richardson | 21 | Daughter | Checker | Connecticut |
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)