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William Jones — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Jones across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Hard | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Burnella Jones | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Sandra Jones | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| William Jones | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Ella Robinson | Other | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Duane Jones | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Lafayette Jones | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Charles Jones | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Elizabeth Jones | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Other, age 38
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Partner |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Cement Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Other, age 47
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Head, age 57
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1883 — 9 household members
| Surname | Jones |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Jones across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Jones
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01367-00408)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Chinn | 68 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Sam Jr. Chinn | 24 | Son | Assistant Cook | Kentucky |
| 3 | William Jones THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 4 | Elizabeth Jones | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Ellen Hard | 27 | Daughter | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 6 | Charles D. Jones | 19 | Son | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 7 | Burnella Jones | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 8 | Lafayette Jones | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 9 | Sandra Jones | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Duane Jones | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | Ella Robinson | 61 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 12 | Mallard Mccoomer | 29 | Head | Driver | Kentucky |
| 13 | Henrietta Drake | 36 | Head | Maid | Kentucky |
| 14 | Claude Wilson | 20 | Son | Helper | Kentucky |
| 15 | Mary Robinson | 18 | Daughter | Maid | Kentucky |
| 16 | Laura Robinson | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 17 | Vena Robinson | 70 | Mother | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | George Hall | 22 | Brother | Helper | Kentucky |
| 19 | Dewey Phillips | 39 | Head | Attendant | Kentucky |
| 20 | Elizabeth Phillips | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Jeanette Phillips | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 22 | Anna Marie Phillips | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Mary L. Phillips | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 24 | Doris Jean Phillips | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 25 | Sydney Hill | 32 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 26 | Lottie Hill | 23 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 27 | Raymond Washburn | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | Idella Dorsey | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 29 | John Smith | 49 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Mary H. Smith | 18 | Wife | Maid | Kentucky |
| 31 | Ardena Clark | 42 | Head | Laundress | Kentucky |
| 32 | Edna Clark | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | Cigna Fishback | 63 | Mother | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Homer Duncan | 40 | Cousin | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 35 | Dan Williams | 48 | Head | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 36 | Marie Williams | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 37 | Charles Williams | 20 | Son | Porter | Kentucky |
| 38 | Edward Lewis | 25 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 39 | Mattie Lewis | 17 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Lilburn Elrod | 33 | Lodger | Helper | Mississippi |
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)