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William Sanders — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this William Sanders across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Jacob & Alice — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pikesville - Sudbrook (part) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Club |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Pikesville Sudbrook Part |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sanders | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| John Sanders | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Clarence Sanders | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Jacob Sanders | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Charles Sanders | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| William Sanders | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Son, age 2
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Son, age 12
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | William D |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-County, Maryland
Son, age 22
Baltimore-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pikesville - Sudbrook (part) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Club |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1100 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 Sanders across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Jacob Sanders (~0.92 confidence) and mother Alice Sanders (~0.92 confidence) and mother Alice Sanders (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Jacob Sanders
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Alice Sanders
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Alice Sanders
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Sanders
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Maryland
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Sibling
Charles Sanders
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Sanders
Sibling · 1940 · age 32
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jacob Sanders
Sibling · 1940 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Sanders
Sibling · 1940 · age 34
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 — Baltimore-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01503-00887)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Catherine Meredith | 25 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 42 | Alice Craig | 58 | Mother-in-law | — | Maryland |
| 43 | Ross F. Warren | 47 | Head | Grave Digger | Maryland |
| 44 | Lillian M. Warren | 49 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Edward G. Gardner | 65 | Head | Laborer Co. Roads | Maryland |
| 46 | Catherine J. Gardner | 70 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 47 | James S. Howard | 49 | Head | Operator Street Car | Maryland |
| 48 | Eliza B. Howard | 41 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 49 | James S. Howard | 19 | Son | Mechanic'S Helper | Maryland |
| 50 | Louise A. Smith | 21 | Daughter | Waitress | Maryland |
| 51 | Harry E. Smith | 2 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 52 | Alice M. Sanders | 60 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 53 | John H. Sanders | 34 | Son | Carpenter | Maryland |
| 54 | Clarence Sanders | 32 | Son | Carpenter | Maryland |
| 55 | Charles B. Sanders | 30 | Son | Mechanic | Maryland |
| 56 | Jacob W. Sanders | 28 | Son | Policeman | Maryland |
| 57 | William J. Sanders THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Engineer | Maryland |
| 58 | George W. Ryland | 58 | Head | Gardener | Maryland |
| 59 | Theodora W. Ryland | 58 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 60 | Frank L. Cornell | 42 | Head | Lineman | Maryland |
| 61 | Florence G. Cornell | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Ethel Mae Cornell | 19 | Daughter | Maid Household | Maryland |
| 63 | Joseph F. Cornell | 17 | Son | Metal Work | Maryland |
| 64 | Harry H. Cornell | 13 | Son | — | Canada |
| 65 | Francis W. Cornell | 6 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 66 | James W. Fuller | 68 | Head | Laundress | Maryland |
| 67 | Chester A. Fuller | 43 | Son | Painter | Maryland |
| 68 | Louise Fuller | 39 | Daughter-in-law | Presser Factory | Maryland |
| 69 | Chester A. Fuller | 14 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 70 | Otto F. Campbell | 37 | Head | Male Nurse | Delaware |
| 71 | Catherine Campbell | 35 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 72 | Margaret C. Boyle | 13 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 73 | Rosemary C. Boyle | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 74 | James W. Boyle | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 75 | Lawrence Stout | 23 | Lodger | Laundry Worker | Maryland |
| 76 | Velma Stout | 23 | Lodger | Sales Clerk | Maryland |
| 77 | Thomas Cattruder | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 78 | Thelma Cattruder | 29 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 79 | Andrew C. Fisher | 54 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 80 | Mollie M. Fisher | 49 | Wife | — | Maryland |
Pedigree Summary
William + 4 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)