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William Sears — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this William Sears across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Sears |
| Given Name | William N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | General Clerical |
| Industry | Sugar Refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1820 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | General Clerical |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Sears | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| William Sears | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| William Sears | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 44
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1886 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sears |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Stevedore |
| Industry | Warehouse |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Head, age 52
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Sears |
| Given Name | William N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Occupation | General Clerical |
| Industry | Sugar Refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1820 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links William Sears across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Sears
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01528-00156)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madeline M. Des Varreaux | 39 | Lodger | Nurse | Maryland |
| 2 | Marie F. Hallameyer | 34 | Head | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 3 | Mary E. Hegarty | 29 | Lodger | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 4 | William B. Nicholas | 86 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 5 | Nellie Mcsee | Mclee | 63 | Servant | Housekeeper | Maryland |
| 7 | Francis E. Wilson | 26 | Head | Truck Driver | Maryland |
| 8 | Thelma V. Wilson | 25 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 9 | Barbara J. Wilson | 3 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Albert S. Rommel | 44 | Head | Fireman | Maryland |
| 12 | Dolores M. Rommel | 37 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 13 | John P. Rommel | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 14 | William A. Jr. Dormant | 22 | Head | Tabulating Machine Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Elizabeth Dormant | 23 | Wife | Key Punch Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Wm. A. Iii Dormant | 0 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 17 | John C. Bedford | 50 | Head | Motion Picture Operator | Maryland |
| 18 | Catherine E. Bedford | 45 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Margaret C. Bedford | 23 | Daughter | Switchboard Operator | Maryland |
| 20 | Ryland E. Roberts | 50 | Head | Passenger Agent | Maryland |
| 21 | Louise S. Roberts | 42 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 22 | William C. Mitchell | 68 | Head | Engineer | Maryland |
| 23 | Marlowe W. Mitchell | 31 | Brother | — | Maryland |
| 24 | Andrew J. Hundertmark | 40 | Son-in-law | Assistant Manager | Maryland |
| 25 | Naomi M. Hundertmark | 43 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 26 | Andrew J. Jr. Hundertmark | 5 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 27 | William N. Sears THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | General Clerical | Maryland |
| 28 | Minnie M. Sears | 52 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 29 | William N. Jr. Sears | 23 | Son | Assistant Time Keeper | Maryland |
| 31 | David R. Elliott | 45 | Head | Manager | Maryland |
| 32 | Sophia C. Elliott | 46 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 33 | Gerald R. Elliott | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 34 | Patricia J. Elliott | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Lawrence L. Warfield | 42 | Head | Proprietor | Maryland |
| 36 | Blanche H. Warfield | 41 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 37 | Mary H. Warfield | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 38 | Harry H. Warfield | 12 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 39 | Theodore C. Desantels | 34 | Head | Night Attendant | Vermont |
| 40 | Marion Desantels | 32 | Wife | — | Vermont |
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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)