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William Kirk — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lancaster-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Kirk across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lancaster-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lancaster-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Kirk |
| Given Name | William D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pleasant Hill Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Pleasant Hill Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Kirk | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Boyce Kirk | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| William Kirk | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Eva Kirk | Daughter | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Minnie Kirk | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lancaster, South …
Head, age 44
Lancaster, South Carolina · implied b. ~1876 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kirk |
| Given Name | William S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1930
Lancaster, South …
Head, age 52
Lancaster, South Carolina · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kirk |
| Given Name | William S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Lancaster-County, South …
Head, age 62
Lancaster-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
| Surname | Kirk |
| Given Name | William D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pleasant Hill Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lancaster |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links William Kirk across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Kirk
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Lancaster-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03820-00776)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary Ruth Wright | 13 | Granddaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 42 | Mary Frances Wright | 13 | Granddaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 43 | Beatrice Wright | 8 | Granddaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 44 | Clarence Wright | 12 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 45 | Ellie J. Kirkland | 22 | Partner | Helper | South Carolina |
| 46 | Willie Robinson | 55 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 47 | Jessie Robinson | 47 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 48 | Hallie Robinson | 17 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 49 | Elroy Robinson | 16 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 50 | Adellie Robinson | 14 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 51 | Isaac Robinson | 12 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 52 | Junior Green | 7 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 53 | Edward Green | 3 | Grandson | — | South Carolina |
| 54 | Laura Bush | 70 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Luther Fleming | 29 | Grandson | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 56 | Hurvie Fleming | 30 | Grandson | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 57 | Hartsel Belton | 26 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 58 | Eva Bell Belton | 27 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Mayzolla Belton | 5 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Hattie M. Belton | 4 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Mary Ellen Belton | 2 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Dollie Belton | 1 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 63 | R. Sam Kirk | 54 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 64 | Etta B. Kirk | 52 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Ralph L. Kirk | 13 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 66 | William D. Kirk THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 67 | Minnie J. Kirk | 60 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Eva Kirk | 36 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 69 | William S. Kirk | 22 | Son | Helper | South Carolina |
| 70 | Boyce A. Kirk | 19 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 71 | Willie Ealley | 24 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 72 | Mary Ealley | 21 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 73 | Frances L. Ealley | 1 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Frances Ealley | 72 | Mother | — | South Carolina |
| 75 | John L. Ealley | 12 | Nephew | — | South Carolina |
| 76 | Dethelma Ealley | 10 | Niece | — | South Carolina |
| 77 | Phillip Beckham | 58 | Head | Farmer | South Carolina |
| 78 | Laura R. Beckham | 59 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 79 | Thomas W. Beckham | 20 | Son | Helper | South Carolina |
| 80 | Mary Alice Beckham | 17 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
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)