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William Muller — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Richland-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Muller across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Richland-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Richland-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Muller |
| Given Name | William H., 3rd |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Richland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Hostler |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 322 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Hostler |
| Township / Ward | Columbia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Muller | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Lucille Muller | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| William Muller | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Louise Muller | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| William Muller | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1930
Richland, South …
Son, age 12
Richland, South Carolina · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Miller |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Richland-County, South …
Son, age 23
Richland-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Muller |
| Given Name | William H., 3rd |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Richland |
| Occupation | Hostler |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 322 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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 Muller across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Muller
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Louise Muller
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Katherine Muller
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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 — Richland-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Richland-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03833-00544)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charis, Sallie Albert | 40 | Lodger | Assistant | South Carolina |
| 2 | Stallings, Tommie Albert | 30 | Lodger | Housekeeper | Georgia |
| 3 | Smith, L. D. Albert | 47 | Lodger | Checker | Georgia |
| 4 | Thomas C. Tindal | 23 | Head | Agent | South Carolina |
| 5 | Julia Tindal | 22 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 6 | Charles Francois | 34 | Head | Salesman | Greece |
| 7 | Virginia Francois | 21 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Frankie Francois | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 9 | Richard B. Elliott | 44 | Head | Electrical Operator | South Carolina |
| 10 | Pearl Elliott | 39 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 11 | Lester L. Elliott | 20 | Son | Attendant | South Carolina |
| 12 | John R. Elliott | 18 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 13 | Mattie M. Burns | 74 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 14 | Estelle V. Burns | 38 | Daughter | Stenographer | South Carolina |
| 15 | Ruby I. Burns | 36 | Daughter | Assistant Secretary | South Carolina |
| 16 | Veola Burns | 30 | Daughter | Stenographer | South Carolina |
| 17 | Mary M. Roper | 59 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 18 | Margaret Roper | 56 | Sister | — | South Carolina |
| 19 | William H. Muller | 47 | Head | Electrician | South Carolina |
| 20 | Lucille K. Muller | 45 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 21 | William H., 3Rd Muller THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Hostler | South Carolina |
| 22 | Louise E. Muller | 19 | Daughter | Nurse | South Carolina |
| 23 | Katherine Muller | 18 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 24 | Mary Buchan | 64 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 25 | S. L. Barboot | 55 | Head | Proprietor | Syria |
| 26 | Marie Barboot | 40 | Wife | — | Syria |
| 27 | Robert Barboot | 10 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 28 | Norma Barboot | 7 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 29 | Ernest E. Fuller | 71 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 30 | May E. Fuller | 65 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 31 | Mildred E. Fuller | 32 | Daughter | Clerk | South Carolina |
| 32 | Ernestine V. Fuller | 28 | Daughter | Assistant Cashier | South Carolina |
| 33 | Ernest E., Jr. Fuller | 25 | Son | Special Agent | South Carolina |
| 34 | George S. Betail | 20 | Nephew | Discount Clerk | South Carolina |
| 35 | Boyd H. Bearden | 48 | Head | Bookkeeper | South Carolina |
| 36 | Frances K. Bearden | 44 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 37 | Frances W. Bearden | 18 | Daughter | Singer | South Carolina |
| 38 | Elizabeth Bearden | 15 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 39 | John A. Tidwell | 60 | Head | Patrolman | South Carolina |
| 40 | Octavia Tidwell | 55 | Wife | Registered Nurse | 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)