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William Owens — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · New-Castle-County, Delaware
Our Model Tree links this William Owens across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in New-Castle-County, Delaware (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | New-Castle-County, Delaware |
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William N. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilmington City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New Castle |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Engine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Wilmington City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Owens | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| William Owens | Other | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Richard Owens | Other | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Alma Owens | Other | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Paul Owens | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Emma Owens | Spouse | — | 63 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1900
New Castle, …
Head, age 29
New Castle, Delaware · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1871 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
New Castle, …
Head, age 38
New Castle, Delaware · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
New Castle, …
Head, age 48
New Castle, Delaware · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
New Castle, …
Head, age 58
New Castle, Delaware · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
New-Castle-County, Delaware
Head, age 68
New-Castle-County, Delaware · implied b. ~1872 — 6 household members
| Surname | Owens |
| Given Name | William N. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilmington City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | New Castle |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Engine |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links William Owens across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Owens
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Delaware
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1940 US Federal Census — New-Castle-County, Delaware
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1940 US Federal Census — New-Castle-County, Delaware
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00551-00435)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Richard Mccreary | 25 | son-law | Sorter | Delaware |
| 42 | Laura Mccreary | 22 | daughter | — | Maryland |
| 43 | John Noordyk | 37 | lodger | Collector | Maryland |
| 44 | Mary Noordyk | 32 | lodger | Nurse | Delaware |
| 45 | Willis P. Schut | 47 | head | Clerk | Delaware |
| 46 | Frances C. Schut | 38 | wife | Typist | Delaware |
| 47 | Julia A. Schut | 18 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | John H. Sr. Leary | 41 | head | Accountant | Delaware |
| 49 | Sara M. Leary | 41 | wife | — | Delaware |
| 50 | John H. Jr. Leary | 12 | son | — | Delaware |
| 51 | R. Allen Leary | 9 | son | — | Delaware |
| 52 | Janet N. Leary | 7 | daughter | — | Delaware |
| 53 | Claris C. Leary | 4 | daughter | — | Delaware |
| 54 | Mollie S. Simons | 57 | head | Teacher | Delaware |
| 55 | William N. Owens THIS PERSON | 68 | head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Emma M. Owens | 63 | wife | — | Delaware |
| 57 | Paul C. Owens | 39 | son | Operative | Delaware |
| 58 | Alma A. Owens | 38 | daughter-law | — | Delaware |
| 59 | William H. Owens | 12 | grandson | — | Delaware |
| 60 | Richard K. Owens | 9 | grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | James C. Messer | 54 | head | Credit Mgr. | New Jersey |
| 62 | Ethel S. Messer | 53 | wife | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | Harry S. Thiel | 46 | head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Mary M. Thiel | 44 | wife | — | Delaware |
| 65 | Dorothy Donaho | 25 | daughter | Teacher | Delaware |
| 66 | C. Roger Donaho | 24 | son-law | — | New Jersey |
| 67 | Lewis M. Golin | 45 | head | Merchant | Russia |
| 68 | Selma S. Golin | 41 | wife | — | Russia |
| 69 | Edwin Golin | 17 | son | Salesman | Delaware |
| 70 | Norman Salus | 22 | son-law | Clerk | Delaware |
| 71 | Mildred G. Salus | 22 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Joseph S. Clark | 67 | head | Dairy Man | Delaware |
| 73 | Lillian B. Clark | 70 | wife | Teacher | Delaware |
| 74 | George H. Meredith | 73 | brother-law | — | Delaware |
| 75 | Frank A. Boling | 49 | head | Yardmaster | Georgia |
| 76 | Mildred L. Boling | 47 | wife | — | Delaware |
| 77 | Carl C. Graham | 41 | head | Contractor | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Ida M. Graham | 41 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Carl Graham | 10 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Lewis Schilling | 42 | head | Painter | Missouri |
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)