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William Pearson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mclennan-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this William Pearson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mclennan-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1862), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 78
b. ~1862
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mclennan-County, Texas |
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | Waco City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1862 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luda Pearson | Spouse | — | 78 | ~1862 |
| Reba Pearson | Daughter | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| William Pearson | Head | — | 78 | ~1862 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mclennan, Texas
Head, age 58
Mclennan, Texas · implied b. ~1862 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Grand Secretary |
| Industry | Masonic Lodge |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Mclennan, Texas
Head, age 68
Mclennan, Texas · implied b. ~1862 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Grand Lodge |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Mclennan-County, Texas
Head, age 78
Mclennan-County, Texas · implied b. ~1862 — 3 household members
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waco City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLennan |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links William Pearson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Pearson
Head · 1940 · age 78 · b. ~1862 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclennan-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclennan-County, Texas
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04100-00064)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Thelma Carroll | 27 | Head | Maid | Texas |
| 42 | William Pearson THIS PERSON | 78 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 43 | Luda Pearson | 78 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 44 | Reba E. Pearson | 43 | Daughter | Nurse | Texas |
| 45 | Clyde Brandon | 46 | Head | Senior Foreman | Missouri |
| 46 | Margaret Brandon | 38 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 47 | Gwendolyn Brandon | 18 | Daughter | Typist | Texas |
| 48 | Howard E. Nixon | 41 | Son-in-law | Attendant | Texas |
| 49 | Allen Nixon | 40 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 50 | Anna J. Nixon | 18 | Niece | New Worker | Texas |
| 51 | Frances Jo Nixon | 11 | Niece | — | Texas |
| 52 | William F. Mcgregor | 54 | Head | Manager | Texas |
| 53 | J. Jessie Mcgregor | 48 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 54 | William F. Jr. Mcgregor | 19 | Son | Parts Man | Texas |
| 55 | Betty Jane Mcgregor | 12 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 56 | Mittie Davis | 66 | Mother-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 57 | Sam Morris | 43 | Head | Chief Engineer | Tennessee |
| 58 | Jeanette Morris | 30 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 59 | Ray Davis | 24 | Head | — | Texas |
| 60 | Jimmie Davis | 22 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 61 | John H. Davis | 18 | Brother | Glazier | Texas |
| 62 | William Hommel | 84 | Head | — | Germany |
| 63 | Rosa Hommel | 79 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 64 | Walter Hommel | 35 | Son | Handyman | Texas |
| 65 | Meta Hommel | 34 | Daughter-in-law | — | Texas |
| 66 | Mildred Hommel | 14 | Granddaughter | — | Texas |
| 67 | Joann Hommel | 8 | Granddaughter | — | Texas |
| 68 | Harry Roberts | 48 | Head | Accountant | Ohio |
| 69 | Pluma Roberts | 41 | Wife | Teacher | Arkansas |
| 70 | Orvis Russell | 42 | Head | City Salesman | Texas |
| 71 | Lucile Russell | 41 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 72 | Kathleen Russell | 16 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 73 | Betty Jean Russell | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 74 | Willis J. Womack | 42 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Texas |
| 75 | Helen Womack | 38 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 76 | David C. Womack | 20 | Son | Brader | Texas |
| 77 | Evelyn J. Womack | 16 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 78 | L. Milton Laine | 30 | Head | Substitute Clerk | Texas |
| 79 | Jimmie Lee Laine | 30 | Wife | — | Alabama |
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)