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William Shea — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hubbard-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this William Shea across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hubbard-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Iowa
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hubbard-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Shea |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Park Rapids Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hubbard |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
| Township / Ward | Park Rapids Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Shea | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| William Shea | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Walter Shea | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Mabel Shea | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Mabel Shea | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Ella Shea | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Elsie Shea | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1930
Hubbard, Minnesota
Head, age 51
Hubbard, Minnesota · implied b. ~1879 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shea |
| Given Name | William C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd job |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 1,500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1940
Hubbard-County, Minnesota
Head, age 62
Hubbard-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
| Surname | Shea |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Park Rapids Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hubbard |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
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Our Model Tree links William Shea across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Shea
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hubbard-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hubbard-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01927-00739)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John E. Wickman | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Elmer Ronty | 25 | Roomer | Eng. Wheelman | Minnesota |
| 3 | Nellie M. Wilson | 62 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 4 | Betty Gubrud | 16 | Grand Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 5 | Ralph E. Lauguth | 30 | Head | City Mail Carrier | Minnesota |
| 6 | Blanche I. Lauguth | 28 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | Janet M. Lauguth | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 8 | Francis L. Coleman | 73 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | William F. Hensel | 49 | Head | Fireman | Minnesota |
| 10 | Marie G. Hensel | 40 | Wife | Homemaker | California |
| 11 | Elmer O. Sguszytky | 26 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 12 | Vernon G. Sguszytky | 37 | Son | Lineman | Minnesota |
| 13 | Donald W. Mcneil | 50 | Head | Lawyer | Nebraska |
| 14 | Mary A. Mcneil | 47 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 15 | Patricia A. Mcneil | 14 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 16 | Edward Becker | 48 | Head | Retail Farm Imp. Implement | Minnesota |
| 17 | Minnie A. Becker | 45 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 18 | Fred C. Becker | 21 | Son | Prop. Farm Implement Shop | Minnesota |
| 19 | Betty J. Becker | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Minnesota |
| 20 | William C. Shea THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 21 | Mabel E. Shea | 53 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | Walter J. Shea | 22 | Son | Night Janitor | Minnesota |
| 23 | Ella M. Shea | 20 | Daughter | House Maid | Minnesota |
| 24 | Elsie R. Shea | 14 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | Mabel A. Shea | 13 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 26 | Margaret E. Shea | 10 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 27 | Sarah A. Shea | 81 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 28 | John L. Nugent | 74 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Mary Nugent | 72 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Rosko W. Smith | 30 | Head | Lumber Jack | North Dakota |
| 31 | Alvina Smith | 24 | Wife | Laborer | North Dakota |
| 32 | Marion J. Smith | 6 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 33 | Betty J. Smith | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 34 | Maynard D. Smith | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 35 | Nellie J. Smith | 63 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 36 | James R. Brown | 60 | Head | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 37 | Rose L. Brown | 52 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 38 | Arlyne E. Brown | 18 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 39 | Arlow J. Brown | 16 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | William W. Massie | 51 | Head | Hotel Clerk | Minnesota |
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)