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William Powell — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this William Powell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Ernest & Alice — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | pipe fitter helper |
| Industry | Du Pont Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 136 |
| Highest Grade | No 4-H |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Pipe Fitter Helper |
| Township / Ward | Camden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore Powell | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Dorothy Powell | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Ernest Powell | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| William Powell | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Elmond Powell | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Alice Powell | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, New …
Son, age 3
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Camden, New …
Son, age 14
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Son, age 24
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Powell |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Camden City |
| Occupation | pipe fitter helper |
| Industry | Du Pont Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 136 |
| Highest Grade | No 4-H |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
Model Tree
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 Powell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Ernest Powell (~0.92 confidence) and mother Alice Powell (~0.92 confidence) and mother Alice Powell (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Ernest Powell
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Alice Powell
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Alice Powell
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Powell
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Elmond Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elmore Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Powell
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02395-00499)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd S. Dennis | 42 | Head | Sales Broker | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Lillian S. Dennis | 36 | Wife | — | Delaware |
| 3 | Alma J. Dennis | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Lloyd S. Jr. Dennis | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Joan E. Dennis | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Eileen C. Dennis | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Ernest E. Powell | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Alice J. Powell | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Elmond J. Powell | 26 | Son | Shipper | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | William E. Powell THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Pipe Fitter Helper | New Jersey |
| 11 | Dorothy E. Powell | 17 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 12 | Elmore M. Powell | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Philip Hart | 44 | Head | Bartender | New Jersey |
| 14 | Matilda Hart | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Matilda Hart | 12 | Daughter | Bartender | New Jersey |
| 16 | Adam Charles Hart | 49 | Lodger | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Michael Krebs | 30 | Head | Pipe Coverer | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Clara Krebs | 26 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Michael H. Krebs | 4 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 20 | Robert Krebs | 1 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 21 | Harry Crognale | 28 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 22 | Anna Crognale | 28 | Wife | Laborer | New York |
| 23 | Olga Laird | 22 | Sister in law | Laborer | Connecticut |
| 24 | Edgar Laird | 21 | Brother in law | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Henry G. Harle | 30 | Head | Electric Welder | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Catherine M. Harle | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Henry J. Harle | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Donald M. Harle | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 29 | Catherine C. Cahill | 55 | Mother in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Robert C. Patterson | 28 | Head | Machinist | New Jersey |
| 31 | Carolyn A. Patterson | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Robert E. Patterson | 0 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | Stewart S. Patterson | 25 | Brother | Helper | New Jersey |
| 34 | Nelson J. Sr. Herold | 34 | Head | Pressman | New York |
| 35 | Mary E. Herold | 32 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 36 | Nelson J. Jr. Herold | 12 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 37 | Mary D. Herold | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | Sarah M. Herold | 2 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 39 | Edward J. Sherbury | 42 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Grace C. Sherbury | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
Pedigree Summary
William + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)