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William Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Yakima-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this William Sherman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Yakima-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Kathryn & Floyd — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Yakima-County, Washington |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Yakima City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Yakima |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | grocery clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Grocery Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Yakima City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elba Sherman | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Floyd Sherman | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| William Sherman | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Kathryn Sherman | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Yakima, Washington
Son, age 2
Yakima, Washington · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Yakima, Washington
Son, age 12
Yakima, Washington · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Yakima-County, Washington
Son, age 23
Yakima-County, Washington · implied b. ~1917 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Yakima City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Yakima |
| Occupation | grocery clerk |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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 Sherman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Kathryn Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and father Floyd Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and father Floyd Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and father Lloyd Sherman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Kathryn Sherman
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Floyd Sherman
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Floyd Sherman
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Lloyd Sherman
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Sherman
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Washington
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Sibling
Elba Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
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 — Yakima-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Yakima-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04371-00752)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. B. Cavanaugh | 32 | Head | Food Broker | Washington |
| 2 | Georgia Cavanaugh | 28 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 3 | Ronald Cavanaugh | 7 | Son | — | Washington |
| 4 | Kenneth Cavanaugh | 4 | Son | — | Washington |
| 5 | Chas. Kinneman | 42 | Head | Shop Foreman | Oklahoma |
| 6 | Addie Kinneman | 42 | Wife | — | No. Carolina |
| 7 | Betty Jane Kinneman | 8 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 8 | Karl Kaboski | 31 | Head | Public Relations | Washington |
| 9 | Raynell Kaboski | 31 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | Karl Jr. Kaboski | 4 | Son | — | Washington |
| 11 | Erling Almstad | 31 | Head | Truck Salesman | Washington |
| 12 | Freda Almstad | 30 | Wife | Saleswoman | Washington |
| 13 | Earl Almstad | 9 | Son | — | Washington |
| 14 | John D. Johancy | 26 | Head | Auditor | Illinois |
| 15 | Rosemary Johancy | 25 | Wife | Stenographer | Washington |
| 16 | Ray Samuel | 47 | Head | Displayman | Wyoming |
| 17 | Mae Samuel | 43 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 18 | Margery Ann Samuel | 16 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 19 | Bill Samuel | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 20 | F. E. Mccutcheon | 45 | Head | Owner Manager | No. Dakota |
| 21 | Ida Mccutcheon | 44 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | Bernice Mccutcheon | 18 | Daughter | — | No. Dakota |
| 23 | Refford Dr. Mcclure | 32 | Head | Medical Doctor | Washington |
| 24 | Ruth Mcclure | 28 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 25 | William J. Mcclure | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 26 | Eve Mcclure | 0 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 27 | Eva M. Quinn | 58 | Mother-in-law | Practical Nurse | Indiana |
| 28 | Violet Coon | 19 | Maid | Housekeeper | Washington |
| 29 | Chas. H. O'Connell | 53 | Head | Printer | Iowa |
| 30 | Josephine O'Connell | 39 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 31 | Donald E. Nicholson | 40 | Head | Retired | Indiana |
| 32 | Lucile Nicholson | 38 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 33 | Allen Arthur Clark | 33 | Head | Salesman | Washington |
| 34 | Helen M. Clark | 33 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Hobart Bowley | 41 | Head | Owner Partner | Iowa |
| 36 | Maude Bowley | 38 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Floyd Sherman | 47 | Head | Mail Supt. | Iowa |
| 38 | Kathryn F. Sherman | 49 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 39 | William L. Sherman THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Grocery Clerk | Washington |
| 40 | Elba L. Sherman | 19 | Daughter | — | Washington |
Pedigree Summary
William + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)