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William Perry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Mississippi
Our Model Tree links this William Perry across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Mississippi (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Mississippi
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Mississippi |
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Maintenance Foreman |
| Industry | Electric Utility |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
| Occupation | Maintenance Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Greenville City |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred Perry | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| William Perry | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Beulah Baggett | Other | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Samuel Perry | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Henry Perry | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| William Perry | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Maud Perry | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Mississippi
Head, age 34
Washington, Mississippi · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lumber Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1930
Washington, Mississippi
Head, age 44
Washington, Mississippi · implied b. ~1886 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | William W Sr |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Occupation | line foreman |
| Industry | power co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 45.00 |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
1940
Washington-County, Mississippi
Head, age 56
Washington-County, Mississippi · implied b. ~1884 — 7 household members
| Surname | Perry |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Mississippi |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Greenville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Maintenance Foreman |
| Industry | Electric Utility |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2250 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | mississippi |
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Our Model Tree links William Perry across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Perry
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Mississippi
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Mississippi
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02075-00648)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary R. Brantley | 28 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 2 | Judith A. Brantley | 11 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 3 | James P. Faries | 37 | Lodger | Plumber | Mississippi |
| 4 | Extra Line | None | — | — | — |
| 5 | Richard P. Sims | 36 | Head | Plumber | Ohio |
| 6 | Pollie P. (X) Sims | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 7 | Olivia Ann Sims | 1 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 8 | Fred F. Ware | 45 | Head | Ship Keeper | Mississippi |
| 9 | Clem P. (X) Ware | 45 | Wife | Music Teacher | Mississippi |
| 10 | Fred P. Ware | 22 | Son | Deck Hand | Mississippi |
| 11 | Katie Lou Ware | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Mississippi |
| 12 | Lucille Hannon | 31 | Lodger | Book-Keeper | Mississippi |
| 13 | Walter W. Hammers | 54 | Head | Clerk | Mississippi |
| 14 | Nathalie M. Hammers | 38 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 15 | Levert S. Hammers | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 16 | James R. Hammers | 4 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 17 | Leon M. Hammers | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Mississippi |
| 18 | Lillian M. Hammers | 32 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 19 | Eloise Hammers | 13 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 20 | Leon M. Jr. Hammers | 35 | Son | Salesman | Mississippi |
| 21 | Virginia A. Hammers | 24 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 22 | Robert M. Hammers | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 23 | William L. Byrd | 38 | Head | Carpenter | Mississippi |
| 24 | Margaret (X) Byrd | 34 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 25 | William L. Jr. Byrd | 13 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 26 | Willard H. Byrd | 6 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 27 | Rena M. (X) Faucett | 57 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 28 | George H. Faucett | 22 | Son | Operator | Missouri |
| 29 | Faucett | 14 | Daughter-in-law | — | Mississippi |
| 30 | James L. Faucett | 22 | Lodger | Laborer | Missouri |
| 31 | Seth W. Faucett | 33 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 32 | Beryl (X) Faucett | 32 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 33 | William W. Perry THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Maintenance Foreman | Mississippi |
| 34 | Maud M. (X) Perry | 47 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 35 | Henry Perry | 22 | Son | Salesman | Mississippi |
| 36 | Eldred Perry | 19 | Daughter | Secretary | Mississippi |
| 37 | William B. Perry | 15 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 38 | Samuel J. Perry | 15 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 39 | Beulah Baggett | 45 | Sister-in-law | Toll Operator | Georgia |
| 40 | Laurence W. Tindall | 59 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
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)