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William Preston — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Preston across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1905), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1905
Male
Head
Born: West Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Preston |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Industry | Law Publication |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 816 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1905 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Preston | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Lois Preston | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| William Preston | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Rita Preston | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Mina Preston | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Joan Preston | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Lois Preston | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 25
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1905 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Preston |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | West Virginia |
| Occupation | Telegraph Operator |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 35
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1905 — 7 household members
| Surname | Preston |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | West Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Industry | Law Publication |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 816 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | west virginia |
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Our Model Tree links William Preston across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Preston
Head · 1940 · age 35 · b. ~1905 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01127-00804)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Fay | 39 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 2 | Donald Fay | 17 | Son | — | Canada |
| 3 | Daughter Reese | 15 | Daughter | — | Canada |
| 4 | Marjorie Reese | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Sharda Lee Reese | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Catherine Vermating | 44 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | William Vermating | 19 | Son | Helper | Indiana |
| 8 | Mary Vermating | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Doris Vermating | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Edward Vermating | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 11 | William Preston THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Reporter | West Virginia |
| 12 | Mina Preston | 32 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 13 | Lois Preston | 15 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 14 | Lois Preston | 14 | Daughter | — | West Virginia |
| 15 | Joan Preston | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Rita Mae Preston | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 17 | William Jr. Preston | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Raymond Day | 24 | Head | Cook | Indiana |
| 19 | Murlee Day | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Richard Day | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 21 | George Brandlein | 46 | Head | Sausage Maker | Germany |
| 22 | Alberta Brandlein | 45 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 23 | George Jr. Brandlein | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Roger Brandlein | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Robert Brandlein | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Martin Teavin | 53 | Head | "Foreman ""C""" | Indiana |
| 27 | Clara Q. Teavin | 48 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Mary Ryan | 68 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 29 | John Mcmann | 76 | Lodger | — | Canada |
| 30 | Ray Tudor | 22 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 31 | Mary Ellen Tudor | 21 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Robert Lee Tudor | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 33 | George W. Scherrer | 67 | Head | Owner | Indiana |
| 34 | Joseph Scherrer | 27 | Son | Salesman | Indiana |
| 35 | Leo Scherrer | 21 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 36 | Harry Henslee | 32 | Head | Repairman | Missouri |
| 37 | Julia R. Henslee | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Betty Anne Henslee | 9 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Esther Henslee | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
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)