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William Jackson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Douglas-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this William Jackson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Douglas-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 72
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Douglas-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cow Creek Election Precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Cow Creek Election Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 Jackson | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Charles Jackson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Dora Jackson | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1910
Douglas, Oregon
Head, age 42
Douglas, Oregon · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1872 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1920
Douglas, Oregon
Head, age 52
Douglas, Oregon · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1891 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1897 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Douglas, Oregon
Head, age 62
Douglas, Oregon · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | W. A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1871 |
| Age at First Marriage | 48 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Douglas-County, Oregon
Head, age 72
Douglas-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cow Creek Election Precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Douglas |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William Jackson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Jackson
Head · 1940 · age 72 · b. ~1868 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Douglas-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Douglas-County, Oregon
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03360-00276)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ida May Malcolm | 56 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 42 | Frank G. Rogan | 57 | Head | Poultry Farmer | New York |
| 43 | Sarah J. Rogan | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Donald G. Rogan | 17 | Son | Working At Home | New York |
| 45 | Robert E. Rogan | 11 | Son | — | California |
| 46 | Joe W. Rogan | 3 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 47 | George Mcpherson | 35 | Head | Cut Off Saw | Nebraska |
| 48 | Olive Mcpherson | 35 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 49 | Betty Mcpherson | 14 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 50 | Georgetta Mcpherson | 12 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 51 | Bertie Gilpatrick | 61 | Head | Cooking | Oregon |
| 52 | Bessie Gilpatrick | 54 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Lila O. Gilpatrick | 14 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 54 | William Jackson THIS PERSON | 72 | Head | Farmer | England |
| 55 | Dora Jackson | 62 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 56 | Charles A. Jackson | 22 | Son | Farming | Oregon |
| 57 | John Ogden | 67 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 58 | Laura Ogden | 58 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 59 | Gerald Ogden | 38 | Son | Poultry Farmer | Ohio |
| 60 | Charles W. Pope | 46 | Head | Truck Driver | Washington |
| 61 | Charles Jr. Pope | 16 | Son | — | Washington |
| 62 | Ernest F. Pope | 68 | Father | — | Illinois |
| 63 | William O. Condray | 62 | Head | Farming | Kansas |
| 64 | Henry C. Tanner | 26 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 65 | Glenora M. Tanner | 26 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 66 | Harold L. Tanner | 3 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 67 | Nolan F. Tanner | 1 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 68 | Walter Tanner | 65 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 69 | Susan E. Tanner | 60 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Dorothy L. Tanner | 16 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 71 | Samuel E. Eakin | 67 | Head | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Mary W. Eakin | 63 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 73 | William H. Eakin | 27 | Son | Farm Labor | Oregon |
| 74 | Lester J. Robnett | 33 | Head | Truck Driver | Idaho |
| 75 | Clara M. Robnett | 28 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 76 | Grace M. Robnett | 9 | Daughter | — | Idaho |
| 77 | Franklin G. Robnett | 7 | Son | — | Wyoming |
| 78 | Gloria E. Robnett | 5 | Daughter | — | Idaho |
| 79 | Louis F. Brady | 20 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 80 | Donald W. Brady | 22 | Brother | Labour | 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)