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William Meyers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Campbell-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Meyers across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Campbell-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Campbell-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Campbell |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Newport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Meyers | Daughter | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Charlotte Meyers | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Harry Meyers | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Donald Meyers | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Louis Meyers | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Harry Meyers | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Milburn Meyers | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| William Meyers | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Mary Meyers | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1930
Campbell, Kentucky
Son, age 5
Campbell, Kentucky · implied b. ~1925 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Campbell-County, Kentucky
Son, age 15
Campbell-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1925 — 9 household members
| Surname | Meyers |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Campbell |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Meyers across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Meyers
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Harry Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 33
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Milburn Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 31
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Donald Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charlotte Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Louis Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Meyers
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Campbell-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Campbell-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01289-00726)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caroline Gander | 6 | granddaughter | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | William Gander | 4 | gr. son | — | Kentucky |
| 3 | Marcella Wells | 25 | daughter | Cashier | Kentucky |
| 4 | Nicholas Strasburger | 61 | Boarder | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Mary Duttle | 66 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 6 | John Duttle | 74 | Brother | Salesman | Indiana |
| 7 | Joseph Duttle | 64 | Brother | Agent | Indiana |
| 8 | Mack Aikman | 55 | Head | Operator | Kentucky |
| 9 | Emma Aikman | 60 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Alfred A Haven | 54 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | Jeanet E Haven | 54 | wife | Household Aide | Ohio |
| 12 | Harry F. Meyers | 59 | Head | Oiler | Kentucky |
| 13 | Mary E Meyers | 58 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 14 | Harry E. Meyers | 33 | son | Attendant | Kentucky |
| 15 | Dorothy Meyers | 35 | daughter | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 16 | Milburn Meyers | 31 | son | Driver | Kentucky |
| 17 | Charlotte Meyers | 27 | daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 18 | Louis Meyers | 25 | son | Houseman | Kentucky |
| 19 | Donald Meyers | 20 | son | Operator | Kentucky |
| 20 | William Meyers THIS PERSON | 15 | son | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Robert B. Hardorf | 45 | Head | Peace Officer | Kentucky |
| 22 | Margaret Hardorf | 44 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Dorothy Hardorf | 20 | daughter | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 24 | Ruth Hardorf | 18 | daughter | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 25 | Betty Hardorf | 14 | daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 26 | Harry D. Jacob | 53 | Head | Chauffeur | Kentucky |
| 27 | Mary E Jacob | 47 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 28 | John E. Jacob | 25 | son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 29 | James N. Jacob | 20 | son | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 30 | Marguerite Jacob | 18 | daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Florence H Jacob | 13 | daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Thomas J. Jacob | 11 | son | — | Kentucky |
| 33 | Edward C. Blanchet | 30 | Head | Upholsterer | Kentucky |
| 34 | Dorothy Blanchet | 25 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 35 | Robert S. Blanchet | 3 | son | — | Kentucky |
| 36 | Florence E Buecker | 49 | Head | Assailer | Ohio |
| 37 | Ruth Buecker | 17 | daughter | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 38 | John Kohler | 41 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 39 | Ida Kohler | 46 | sister | — | Kentucky |
| 40 | Joseph Sakelhaus | 55 | Head | — | Kentucky |
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)