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William Shaw — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Shaw across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1899), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Glazer |
| Industry | Glass Manufacturing Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Glazer |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Shaw | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Lois Shaw | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Blair Shaw | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Mary Shaw | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| William Shaw | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Lorine Taylor | Other | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| William Shaw | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Pauline Shaw | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Other, age 21
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1899 — 28 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | William |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 31
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1899 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Stewart Carey |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 41
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1899 — 8 household members
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Glazer |
| Industry | Glass Manufacturing Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links William Shaw across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Shaw
Head · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · 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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01126-00176)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Nicholson | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | James Nicholson | 33 | Brother | Bus Driver | Indiana |
| 43 | Michael Mcallen | 39 | Head | Policeman | Irish Free State |
| 44 | Katherine Mcallen | 39 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 45 | Andrew Mcallen | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 46 | Eugene Rhine | 59 | Head | Police Officer | Irish Free State |
| 47 | Patricia Rhine | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 48 | Bernard Rhine | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Robert Ada Rhine | 61 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 50 | Nellie Mountain | 58 | Head | Housekeeper | Irish Free State |
| 51 | Barbara Aich | 18 | Lodger | Waitress | Indiana |
| 52 | Nicholas Aich | 14 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Virginia Aich | 12 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Donald Young | 10 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 55 | John A. Kramer | 43 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 56 | Pauline Kramer | 43 | Wife | Operator | Illinois |
| 57 | Emil Kranzusch | 55 | Lodger | Truck Driver | At Sea |
| 58 | John Seyfried | 65 | Head | Helper | Indiana |
| 59 | Maggie Seyfried | 64 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 60 | William E. Shaw THIS PERSON | 41 | Head | Glazer | Indiana |
| 61 | Pauline Shaw | 38 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Mary Louise Shaw | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 63 | William Jr. Shaw | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Lois Ann Shaw | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 65 | Alice Irene Shaw | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Blair Elaine Shaw | 8 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Lorine Taylor | 35 | Sister-in-law | Winder | Indiana |
| 68 | Raymond W. Erk | 41 | Head | Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 69 | Sarah Erk | 38 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 70 | Mary Ann Erk | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Charles Erk | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Harold Byron | 34 | Head | Pressman | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Sadie May Belle Byron | 36 | Sister | — | Ohio |
| 74 | Woodrow Byron | 21 | Nephew | Aluminizer | Ohio |
| 75 | Ray Byron | 19 | Nephew | Aluminizer | Indiana |
| 76 | Mildred Mcanany | 42 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Albert Mcanany | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Mildred Jr. Mcanany | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 79 | James Mcanany | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Charles J. Koers | 48 | Head | Night Manager | 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)