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William Palmer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cass-County, North Dakota
Our Model Tree links this William Palmer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cass-County, North Dakota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cass-County, North Dakota |
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Page Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cass |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Garage - Filling Sta. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Page Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Palmer | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Palmer | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Donald Palmer | Son | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Inez Palmer | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cass, North …
Head, age 36
Cass, North Dakota · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | M |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | O |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Cass, North …
Head, age 46
Cass, North Dakota · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Cass-County, North …
Head, age 56
Cass-County, North Dakota · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Page Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cass |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Garage - Filling Sta. |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links William Palmer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Palmer
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · North Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Cass-County, North Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Cass-County, North Dakota
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02997-00612)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence M. Hermes | 6 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 2 | Jeraine M. Hermes | 5 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 3 | Rodney H. Hermes | 4 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 4 | Betty E. Hermes | 1 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 5 | Elbert H. Trenaman | 64 | Head | Proprietor | Canada |
| 6 | Frederic H. Palmer | 36 | Head | Postmaster | Minnesota |
| 7 | Opal E. Palmer | 26 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 8 | Ralf A. Willett | 32 | Head | Manager - Pharmacist | North Dakota |
| 9 | Bernice E. Willett | 29 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 10 | Jo Ann M. Willett | 5 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 11 | George W. Burt | 29 | Head | Music Teacher | North Dakota |
| 12 | Hazel H. Burt | 28 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 13 | Joanne L. Burt | 3 | Daughter | 0 | North Dakota |
| 14 | Nancy L. Burt | 1 | Daughter | 0 | North Dakota |
| 15 | Charles A. Johnk | 42 | Head | Proprietor Operator | Minnesota |
| 16 | Sarah Johnk | 39 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 17 | Charles W. Johnk | 8 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 18 | Helga B. Smith | 32 | Head | Proprietor - Cook | North Dakota |
| 19 | Vernon J. Smith | 10 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 20 | Jerry L. Smith | 4 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 21 | Henry H. Olson | 55 | Uncle | Waiter | North Dakota |
| 22 | Arthur E. Wiig | 41 | Head | Proprietor Operator | Minnesota |
| 23 | Nora Wiig | 42 | Wife | Saleswoman | Minnesota |
| 24 | Audrey N. Wiig | 18 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | Henry H. Puntal | 68 | Head | — | Canada |
| 26 | Mary Puntal | 71 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 27 | Richard M. Omoth | 41 | Head | Telegrapher | North Dakota |
| 28 | Christine Omoth | 41 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 29 | Stanley C. Omoth | 17 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 30 | Alfred Johnson | 54 | Head | Photographer | Illinois |
| 31 | Bessie E. Johnson | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | William H. Palmer THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Proprietor | Minnesota |
| 33 | Inez J. Palmer | 57 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 34 | Donald L. Palmer | 39 | Son | Truck Driver | Minnesota |
| 35 | Joanne L. Palmer | 17 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 36 | Frank A. Kraft | 48 | Head | Proprietor Mechanic | Germany |
| 37 | Ada A. Kraft | 46 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 38 | Newton W. Kraft | 25 | Son | Salesman - Laborer | North Dakota |
| 39 | Lucille J. Kraft | 15 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
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)