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William Neal — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Lowndes-County, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this William Neal across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lowndes-County, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Ida — first a son (b.~1911), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1911
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lowndes-County, Mississippi |
| Surname | Neal |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 2 |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Brick yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 271 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Beat 2 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnell Thomas | Other | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| William Neal | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Annie Thomas | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Ida Neal | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lowndes, Mississippi
Son, age 8
Lowndes, Mississippi · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Neal |
| Given Name | William Troy |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Scholar |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Lowndes, Mississippi
Son, age 17
Lowndes, Mississippi · implied b. ~1913 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Neal |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Brick yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Lowndes-County, Mississippi
Son, age 29
Lowndes-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1911 — 4 household members
| Surname | Neal |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beat 2 |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Brick yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 271 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Neal across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Ida Neal (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 1 identified ancestor.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Ida Neal
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Neal
Son · 1940 · age 29 · b. ~1911 · Mississippi
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Sibling
Annie Thomas
Sibling · 1940 · age 31
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 — Lowndes-County, Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Lowndes-County, Mississippi
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02046-00543)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Nash | 24 | Son | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 2 | Millie James Ross | 9 | Grandson | — | Mississippi |
| 3 | Plen (X) Byner | 67 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 4 | Mandy Byner | 38 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 5 | Luther Lee Byner | 19 | Son | Laundress Private Family | Alabama |
| 6 | John J. Byner | 17 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 7 | Otie B. Byner | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 8 | Winny (X) Taylor | 23 | Head | Fireman | Alabama |
| 9 | Gertrude Taylor | 21 | Wife | 0 | Mississippi |
| 10 | Louie Augusta Allen | 23 | Head | Attendant | Mississippi |
| 11 | Charles Allen | 4 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 12 | Henry Gaston | 25 | Lodger | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 13 | Eddie Bracket | 36 | Head | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 14 | Tom Fox | 34 | Head | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 15 | Melanie Fox | 24 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 16 | Maurice Hendrick | 22 | Head | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 17 | Carrie Lou Hendrick | 19 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 18 | Dorothy Jean Hendrick | 0 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 19 | Precious Lagrone | 24 | Head | Laborer | Mississippi |
| 20 | Mary Lou Lagrone | 25 | Wife | Cook | Mississippi |
| 21 | Rosie Lee Gray | 22 | Sister | — | Mississippi |
| 22 | Ora Lee Gray | 2 | Niece | — | Mississippi |
| 23 | Ida (X) Neal | 60 | Head | Laundress | Alabama |
| 24 | Annie B. Thomas | 31 | Daughter | Cook | Alabama |
| 25 | William Neal THIS PERSON | 29 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 26 | Donnell Thomas | 4 | Grandson | — | Mississippi |
| 27 | Reuben Nall | 22 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 28 | Bessie M Nall | 21 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 29 | Bessie Will Nall | 3 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 30 | Delma Leech | 28 | Lodger | Cook | Alabama |
| 31 | Maude Weatherford | 72 | Head | — | Mississippi |
| 32 | Lizzie (X) Weatherford | 61 | Wife | Laundress | Mississippi |
| 33 | Leon Terry | 25 | Nephew | Brick Pitcher | Mississippi |
| 34 | E. M. (X) Byars | 40 | Head | Manager + Owner | Alabama |
| 35 | Mary L. Byars | 36 | Wife | Sales Lady | Alabama |
| 36 | Mavery Byars | 15 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 37 | Eddie Jr Byars | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 38 | Peggy Jean Byars | 10 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 39 | M. B. Burks | 25 | Brother | Operator | Alabama |
| 40 | Cleveland Miller | 42 | Head | Checker | Mississippi |
Pedigree Summary
William + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 1 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)