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William Peters — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Scott-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this William Peters across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Scott-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1874), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Scott-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Estillville Mag. D. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Scott |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Own farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Township / Ward | Estillville Mag D |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Peters | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Fannie Peters | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Ella Peters | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1910
Scott, Virginia
Head, age 40
Scott, Virginia · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | William N |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Years Married | 13 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Scott, Virginia
Head, age 49
Scott, Virginia · implied b. ~1871 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Scott, Virginia
Head, age 61
Scott, Virginia · implied b. ~1869 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Scott-County, Virginia
Head, age 66
Scott-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
| Surname | Peters |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Estillville Mag. D. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Scott |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Own farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 18 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links William Peters across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Peters
Head · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Scott-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Scott-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04293-00155)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alty Cullum | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Woodrow Cullum | 20 | Son | Labor | Virginia |
| 3 | John Cullum | 18 | Son | Labor | Virginia |
| 4 | Paul Cullum | 16 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 5 | James Cullum | 12 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Lena Ruth Cullum | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Thelma Cullum | 6 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 8 | William Peters THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | Farming | Virginia |
| 9 | Ella Peters | 51 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Fannie Peters | 21 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 11 | William Vermillion | 37 | Head | Labor | Virginia |
| 12 | Mona Vermillion | 30 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Donahugh Vermillion | 10 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Emmett W Vermillion | 4 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Chell V. Joyce | 27 | Head | Labor | Virginia |
| 16 | Bessie J. Joyce | 28 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Eunice Lee Joyce | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 18 | James Culbertson | 22 | Head | Operator | Virginia |
| 19 | Margie Culbertson | 20 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Edward Culbertson | 53 | Head | Farming | Virginia |
| 21 | Mary M. Culbertson | 50 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Clayton D Culbertson | 20 | Son | Labor | Virginia |
| 23 | John P. Culbertson | 18 | Son | Labor | Virginia |
| 24 | Edith L. Culbertson | 16 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Dola E Culbertson | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Sara V. Culbertson | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Mary B. Culbertson | 7 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 28 | Mary L. Jones | 85 | Mother in law | — | Virginia |
| 29 | John Bims | 30 | Head | Labor | Virginia |
| 30 | Mary Bims | 71 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 31 | Mary Lou Bims | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Martha M Bims | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 33 | George Strong | 61 | Head | Labor | Virginia |
| 34 | Bessie Strong | 35 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 35 | Aualie Strong | 16 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 36 | Alfie Strong | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Lana Strong | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Elmer Strong | 4 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 39 | Beatrice Strong | 1 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 40 | William Chapman | 38 | Head | Farming | Virginia |
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)