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William Paul — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Paul across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Paul |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 6 |
| Income (1939) | 2057 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Paul | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| William Paul | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Elmer Paul | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Anna Paul | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 37
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1883 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Paul |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Cab-trimmer |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 47
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1883 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Paul |
| Given Name | William F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | cab carpenter |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 57
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1883 — 4 household members
| Surname | Paul |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 6 |
| Income (1939) | 2057 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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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 Paul across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Paul
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01122-00805)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Dorthy V. Hughes | 22 | Niece | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 42 | Wilbur W. Gauthier | 31 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 43 | Margaret P. Gauthier | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Max M. Gauthier | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 46 | William F. Paul THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 47 | Anna L. Paul | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Elmer C. Paul | 31 | Son | Street Car Operator | Indiana |
| 49 | Wilbur F. Paul | 28 | Son | Sheet Metal Dept | Indiana |
| 50 | Gustavus R. Little | 29 | Head | Sheet Metal Dept | Indiana |
| 51 | Alice E. Little | 21 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Patricia Ann Little | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Florence C. Packard | 41 | Head | Practical Nurse | Indiana |
| 54 | Chas A. Guese | 55 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 55 | Ada M. Guese | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Clarence C. Guese | 20 | Son | Punch Press Operator | Indiana |
| 57 | Carl F. Bohn | 21 | Head | Lumber Repairman | Indiana |
| 58 | Marcella D. Bohn | 19 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 59 | Nancy C. Bohn | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Maurice C. Nord | 26 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Illinois |
| 61 | Jeanne F. Nord | 21 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Michael L. Nord | 0 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Anne M. Morton | 64 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Raymond C. Morton | 43 | Son | Machinist | Indiana |
| 65 | Mabel Morton | 41 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Daniel G. Morton | 17 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 67 | G. Norval Haley | 18 | Head | Engraver | Indiana |
| 68 | Mabel S. Lowd | 67 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 69 | George H. Mcintire | 69 | Husband | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Isabell D. Mcintire | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 71 | David A. Gentry | 48 | Head | Machinist | Kentucky |
| 72 | Lillian M. Gentry | 43 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Louise L. Gentry | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 74 | Thurman C. Ramsey | 42 | Head | Operator | Kentucky |
| 75 | Juanita M. Ramsey | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Joyce M. Ramsey | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Mary L. Ramsey | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Thelsha E. Bell | 28 | Sister-in-law | Power Machine Operator | Indiana |
| 79 | Albert C. Knuth | 63 | Head | Machinist | Germany |
| 80 | Bertha W. Knuth | 58 | Wife | — | Indiana |
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)