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William Porter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Porter across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: West Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | NEW CASTLE CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | LAWRENCE |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Meat Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1610 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | New Castle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Porter | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ruth Porter | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| William Porter | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Elsie Porter | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Lawrence, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | William B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Production Manager |
| Industry | Bronze Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1930
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Head, age 44
Lawrence, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Creamery Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 54
Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | NEW CASTLE CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | LAWRENCE |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Meat Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1610 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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Our Model Tree links William Porter across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Porter
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Lawrence-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03537-00300)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Anna M. Hartland | 20 | Daughter | Waitress | New York |
| 42 | Jean C. Hartland | 19 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | New York |
| 43 | Marian E. Hartland | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Domenick Baudin | 63 | Head | Janitor | France |
| 45 | James Baudin | 37 | Son | Weighmaster | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Rosy L. Baudin | 28 | Son | Lath Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Melba D. Buro | 19 | Niece | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | John M. Hilliard | 42 | Head | Locomotive Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Hollie M. Hilliard | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Martin K. Mckissick | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Willa M. Hilliard | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Jacqueline M. Hilliard | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Phyllis J. Hilliard | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | John C. Paton | 46 | Head | Music Teacher | Michigan |
| 55 | Margaret E. Paton | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 56 | Margaret J. Paton | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Florence N. Paton | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | John G. Paton | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Oscar M. Leonhardt | 29 | Head | Electric Welder | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Dora V. Leonhardt | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Winfield Montgomery | 33 | Head | Insurance Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Frances E. Montgomery | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Grace A. Montgomery | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Barbara L. Montgomery | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Sydney Montgomery | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | John Roberts | 73 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 67 | Effie M. Roberts | 69 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | David C. Ramsey | 29 | Head | Radio Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Hazel L. Ramsey | 27 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | William C. Porter THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Salesman | West Virginia |
| 71 | Elsie S. Porter | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Grace I. Porter | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Ruth V. Porter | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Minnie M. Mccurley | 46 | Head | — | England |
| 75 | David D. Reese | 71 | Father | Laborer | England |
| 76 | Frederick G. Dejane | 60 | Head | Roller Operator | Ohio |
| 77 | Mary A. Dejane | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Laura H. Logan | 35 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Joseph F. Logan | 15 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Claude M. Patton | 59 | Head | Heater Helper | Pennsylvania |
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)