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William Shields — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this William Shields across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1926), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1926
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Shields |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Chicago City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1926 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Shields | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Anna Shields | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Anna Shields | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Rita Shields | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Patrick Shields | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Helen Shields | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| William Shields | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Patrick Shields | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1930
Cook, Illinois
Other, age 4
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1926 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shields |
| Given Name | William Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Son, age 14
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1926 — 8 household members
| Surname | Shields |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Shields across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Shields
Son · 1940 · age 14 · b. ~1926 · Illinois
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Sibling
Helen Shields
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Shields
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Patrick Shields
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Shields
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rita Shields
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
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 — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00982-00420)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Jr Schuetz | 29 | son | Apprentice Painter | Illinois |
| 2 | Joseph Schuetz | 28 | son | Compositor | Illinois |
| 3 | Eleanor Schuetz | 25 | daughter-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Robert Schuetz | 5 | grandson | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Francis Campo | 31 | Head | Subway Machine Oiler | Illinois |
| 6 | Anna Campo | 30 | wife | — | Alabama |
| 7 | Grace Campo | 15 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Leonard Frisina | 61 | Father-in-law | Brass Order Filler | Italy |
| 9 | May Frisina | 17 | Sister-in-law | Inspector | Illinois |
| 10 | Peter Frisina | 15 | Brother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Fred L. Hughes | 40 | Head | Truck Driver Coal Truck | Illinois |
| 12 | Alice Hughes | 38 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Fred E. Jr. Hughes | 20 | son | Helper On Dept Store Truck | Illinois |
| 14 | Donald Hughes | 18 | son | Automobile Mechanic | Illinois |
| 15 | Arthur Hughes | 15 | son | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Louis Benesics | 30 | Head | Apprentice Blacksmith | Illinois |
| 17 | Elizabeth Benesics | 25 | wife | — | Hungary |
| 18 | Leslie Benesics | 2 | son | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Edward Artman | 17 | step-son | Parts Assembler | Nebraska |
| 20 | Betty Artman | 11 | step-daughter | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Michael Benesics | 58 | Father | Welder | Hungary |
| 22 | Patrick Shields | 42 | Head | Motorman | Irish Free State |
| 23 | Anna Shields | 44 | wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 24 | Anna M. Shields | 17 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Helen Shields | 16 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 26 | William J. Shields THIS PERSON | 14 | son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Patrick B. Jr. Shields | 13 | son | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Rita M. Shields | 9 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Mary Jane Shields | 7 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Theodore E. Hymes | 76 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 31 | Rosa M. Hymes | 62 | wife | — | Texas |
| 32 | Ray N. Hymes | 39 | son | Lumberman Lake Boats | Oklahoma |
| 33 | Mildred Fount | 31 | daughter | Statement Clerk | Oklahoma |
| 34 | Nellie Fuller | 31 | roomer | General Clerical Work | Kentucky |
| 35 | Carl Fount | 5 | grandson | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Finau Piatanessi | 52 | Head | Accordion Music Instrument Mfg. | Italy |
| 37 | Clustine Piatanessi | 42 | wife | — | California |
| 38 | Victoria Piatanessi | 20 | daughter | Order Clerk | Illinois |
| 39 | Norma Piatanessi | 15 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Finau E. Jr. Piatanessi | 11 | son | — | Illinois |
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)