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William Roberts — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Oneida-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this William Roberts across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Oneida-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Wales
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Oneida-County, New York |
| Surname | Roberts |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Utica City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Oneida |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Bldg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Utica City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Roberts | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| William Roberts | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Anna Roberts | Spouse | — | 67 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1920
Oneida, New …
Head, age 45
Oneida, New York · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Roberts |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Stationary |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1930
Oneida, New …
Head, age 55
Oneida, New York · implied b. ~1875 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Roberts |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Punch Presser |
| Industry | Bed factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1940
Oneida-County, New …
Head, age 64
Oneida-County, New York · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
| Surname | Roberts |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Utica City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Oneida |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Bldg |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | No |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
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Our Model Tree links William Roberts across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Roberts
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Oneida-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Oneida-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02862-00177)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladys Piper | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 2 | Irene L Evans | 60 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 3 | Donald Evans | 34 | Grandson | Salesman | New York |
| 4 | Ruth Denney Evans | 21 | Granddaughter | Accountant | New York |
| 5 | Pasquale Pacciarella | 41 | Head | Business | Italy |
| 6 | Mary Pacciarella | 35 | Wife | Private | Italy |
| 7 | Mary Jane Pacciarella | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 8 | Frank Mcquiston | 62 | Head | — | New York |
| 9 | Anna Mcquiston | 62 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | Nellie Clarke | 68 | Head | Case Maker | New York |
| 11 | John Heffron | 67 | Head | — | New York |
| 12 | Delia Heffron | 56 | Wife | Salesman | New York |
| 13 | Evelyn Heffron | 21 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 14 | George O. Tillbury | 63 | Head | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 15 | Nellie Tillbury | 59 | Wife | Watchman | England |
| 16 | Thelma Tillbury | 30 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 17 | George E. Bluntach | 35 | Son in Law | Stenographer | New York |
| 18 | Hattie Bluntach | 37 | Daughter | Salesman | Michigan |
| 19 | John Murray | 38 | Head | Machine Oper | New York |
| 20 | Kathryn Murray | 25 | Wife | Secretary | New York |
| 21 | John Murray | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 22 | Mary Plumb | 56 | Head | — | New York |
| 23 | Herbert Plumb | 50 | Brother | Checker | New York |
| 24 | William Roberts THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | Janitor | Wales |
| 25 | Anna Roberts | 67 | Wife | — | Wales |
| 26 | Ellen Roberts | 34 | Daughter | — | Wales |
| 27 | Rose Q Caulle | 41 | Head | — | Canada |
| 28 | Francis Joseph Caulle | 30 | Son | — | New York |
| 29 | Charles Evans | 62 | Lodger | Tailor | New York |
| 30 | James Galton | 50 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 31 | Irene Galton | 46 | Wife | Manager | Virginia |
| 32 | Louis Galton | 23 | Son | — | New York |
| 33 | Mary Galton | 21 | Daughter | Sales Clerk | New York |
| 34 | Edward Galton | 20 | Son | Sales Clerk | New York |
| 35 | Samuel Galton | 18 | Son | Sales Clerk | New York |
| 36 | Alice Galton | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 37 | Helen Galton | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 38 | Betty Galton | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 39 | George Galton | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 40 | Warren Manheville | 49 | Head | Police - Retired | New York |
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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)