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William Matthews — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Kings-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this William Matthews across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kings-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kings-County, New York |
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boro of Brooklyn |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | PRINTER |
| Industry | PRINTING |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 633 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Township / Ward | Boro Of Brooklyn |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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 Matthews | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Andrew Matthews | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Anna Matthews | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kings, New …
Head, age 41
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mathews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Industry | Telegraph |
| 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 |
Head, age 53
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1877 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mathews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Bagman |
| Industry | Seashore |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 17 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Kings-County, New …
Head, age 63
Kings-County, New York · implied b. ~1877 — 3 household members
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boro of Brooklyn |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kings |
| Occupation | PRINTER |
| Industry | PRINTING |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 633 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links William Matthews across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Matthews
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Kings-County, New York
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02609-00901)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Matthew Mazieku | 27 | Head | Florist | Lithuania |
| 42 | Charles Petruskas | 21 | Son | Shipping Clerk | New York |
| 43 | Anthony Novick | 49 | Head | Metal Worker | Lithuania |
| 44 | Blanche Novick | 43 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 45 | Aldonna Novick | 20 | Daughter | Waitress | New York |
| 46 | William Matthews THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Printer | New York |
| 47 | Anna Matthews | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 48 | Andrew Matthews | 24 | Son | Elevator Operator | New York |
| 49 | Lillian Mutschler | 50 | Head | Office Cleaner | New York |
| 50 | Muriel Mutschler | 18 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 51 | Herman Guldhorn | 28 | Lodger | Cook | New York |
| 52 | Ursula Bagdonas | 26 | Head | Mailer | Lithuania |
| 53 | Alexander Nivansky | 23 | Lodger | Carpenter | New York |
| 54 | Joseph Nivansky | 21 | Lodger | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Francesco Di Martino | 52 | Head | Fruit Peddler | Italy |
| 56 | Rose Di Martino | 47 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 57 | Antonio Di Martino | 25 | Son | Post Office Custodian | New York |
| 58 | Rosario Di Martino | 24 | Son | Shipping Dept. | New York |
| 59 | Salvatore Di Martino | 21 | Son | Mechanic | New York |
| 60 | John Jr. Di Martino | 18 | Son | C.C.C. | New York |
| 61 | Marie Di Martino | 16 | Daughter | Dress Maker | New York |
| 62 | Josephine Di Martino | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 63 | Jasper Aluzzo | 46 | Head | Operates Power Press | Italy |
| 64 | Josephine Aluzzo | 47 | Wife | Tailor | Italy |
| 65 | Frank Aluzzo | 21 | Son | Operates Power Press | New York |
| 66 | Angelo Aluzzo | 19 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 67 | Marion Aluzzo | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 68 | Vincent Como | 46 | Head | Makes Electric Equip. | Italy |
| 69 | Sarah Como | 35 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 70 | Mary Como | 16 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 71 | Vincent Como | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 72 | Marion Aluzzo | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Italy |
| 73 | Howard Wosher | 33 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 74 | Helen Wosher | 29 | Wife | — | New York |
| 75 | Margaret Wosher | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 76 | Helen Wosher | 7 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | Howard Wosher | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 78 | Rose Marie Wosher | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 79 | Onofrio Dalisto | 56 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 80 | Esther Dalisto | 49 | Wife | — | Italy |
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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)