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William Rodgers — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this William Rodgers across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Texas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | William Lee |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Industry | Packing Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Township / Ward | Dallas 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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucile Rodgers | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Dorothy James | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Catherine Rodgers | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Alice Rodgers | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Patsy James | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Rosa Rodgers | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Mamie Warren | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lee Rodgers | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Tony Rodgers | Other | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Willie Rodgers | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| William Rodgers | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Jimmie Rodgers | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Artie Rodgers | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1930
Dallas, Texas
Other, age 14
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Grandson |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Son, age 24
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1916 — 13 household members
| Surname | Rodgers |
| Given Name | William Lee |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dallas City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Industry | Packing Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 496 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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 Rodgers across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Rodgers
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Texas
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Sibling
Willie Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Catherine Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy James
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alice Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jimmie Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucile Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rosa Rodgers
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mamie Warren
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Patsy James
Sibling · 1940 · age 4
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 — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04177-00445)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillian Harvey | 14 | Grand | — | Texas |
| 2 | Harry Lee Harvey | 11 | Grandson | — | Texas |
| 3 | Will Henderson | 51 | Head | — | Texas |
| 4 | Linnie Henderson | 56 | Wife | Maid | Texas |
| 5 | Howard Dixon | 35 | Step son | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 6 | Thelma Hogg | 26 | Niece | Maid | Texas |
| 7 | Lee Rodgers | 46 | Head | Concrete Mixer | Texas |
| 8 | Artie Rodgers | 42 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 9 | Rosa Bell Rodgers | 16 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 10 | Catherine Rodgers | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 11 | Lucile Rodgers | 13 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 12 | Jimmie Rodgers | 11 | Son | — | Texas |
| 13 | Willie Rodgers | 7 | Son | — | Texas |
| 14 | Alice Pearl Rodgers | 4 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 15 | William Lee Rodgers THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Packer | Texas |
| 16 | Tony Rodgers | 20 | Daughter-in-law | — | Texas |
| 17 | Dorothy James | 20 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 18 | Patsy Ruth James | 4 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 19 | Mamie Lee Warren | 20 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 20 | Annie Wortham | 47 | Head | Maid | Texas |
| 21 | John Wortham | 30 | Son | Porter | Texas |
| 22 | Edwin Parker | 21 | Nephew | New Worker | Texas |
| 23 | Mildred Parker | 18 | Niece | New Worker | Texas |
| 24 | Carl Parker | 39 | Brother | Auto Mechanic | Texas |
| 25 | Emma Hanam | 60 | Head | — | Texas |
| 26 | Irma Hanam | 36 | Daughter | Laundry Girl | Texas |
| 27 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 28 | Jerry Hall | 38 | Head | Pipe Liner | Iowa |
| 29 | Gertie Hall | 33 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 30 | L. B. Ray | 57 | Head | Express Messenger | Texas |
| 31 | Mable E. Ray | 57 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 32 | W. P. Bridgeman | 85 | Father-in-law | — | New Hampshire |
| 33 | H. C. Bohny | 68 | Head | Solicitor | Texas |
| 34 | Lenora Bohny | 62 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 35 | Doris Hickman | 57 | Sister-in-law | Seamstress | England |
| 36 | Baxter D. Foster | 62 | Head | Retail Clerk | Texas |
| 37 | Alma Mcneill | 53 | Sister | — | Texas |
| 38 | J. D. Mcneill | 30 | Nephew | Librarian | Texas |
| 39 | R. L. Roberson | 45 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 40 | Erma Roberson | 46 | Wife | — | Texas |
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)