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William Simons — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Anderson-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this William Simons across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Anderson-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 64
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Kansas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Anderson-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Simons |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Garnett City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Anderson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Installation |
| Industry | Furniture factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Installation |
| Township / Ward | Garnett City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Simons | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| William Simons | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| Lynn Simons | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
Anderson, Kansas
Head, age 44
Anderson, Kansas · implied b. ~1876 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simons |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Unknown |
| Occupation | Baggageman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1930
Anderson, Kansas
Head, age 54
Anderson, Kansas · implied b. ~1876 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simons |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Installation man |
| Industry | Furniture factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Home Value / Rent | O |
| Radio Set | 2500 |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1940
Anderson-County, Kansas
Head, age 64
Anderson-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
| Surname | Simons |
| Given Name | William R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 64 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Garnett City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Anderson |
| Occupation | Installation |
| Industry | Furniture factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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Our Model Tree links William Simons across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Simons
Head · 1940 · age 64 · b. ~1876 · Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Anderson-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Anderson-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01218-00621)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Rose Mereman | 18 | daughter | Housework | Kansas |
| 2 | Alfred H. Mereman | 16 | son | — | Kansas |
| 3 | Floyd C. Mereman | 15 | son | — | Kansas |
| 4 | William J. Mereman | 13 | son | — | Kansas |
| 5 | Robert E. Mereman | 11 | son | — | Kansas |
| 6 | Betty Lou Mereman | 9 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 7 | Ethealean E. Mereman | 6 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 8 | Steena X Sweeney | 48 | Head | Seamstress | Kansas |
| 9 | Thelma L. Sweeney | 17 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 10 | Mildred M. Sweeney | 16 | daughter | Housework | Oklahoma |
| 11 | Doris I. Sweeney | 11 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 12 | Nathaniel Spriggs | 72 | Head | Cream Buyer | Kansas |
| 13 | Alma X Spriggs | 67 | wife | Assistant | Kansas |
| 14 | Halbert H. Neil | 40 | Head | Tailor | Kansas |
| 15 | Blanch M. X Neil | 35 | wife | — | Kansas |
| 16 | Dan A. Neil | 4 | son | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Ida E. X De Moss | 59 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Hallie B. De Moss | 41 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 19 | Harold L. X Hahn | 26 | Head | Contract Carrier | Arkansas |
| 20 | Pearl I. Hahn | 25 | wife | — | Missouri |
| 21 | William R. Simons THIS PERSON | 64 | Head | Installation | Kansas |
| 22 | Bessie B. Simons | 57 | wife | — | Kansas |
| 23 | Lynn N. Simons | 20 | son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 24 | Edward Hinkler | 45 | Head | Superintendent | West Virginia |
| 25 | Leola X Hinkler | 32 | wife | Housewife | Kansas |
| 26 | Carolee Hinkler | 13 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 27 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 28 | Cecil L. Atwood | 25 | Head | Baker | Kansas |
| 29 | Doris B. X Atwood | 22 | wife | Practical Nurse | Kansas |
| 30 | Ruth N. Atwood | 0 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 31 | George M. X Sellers | 70 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 32 | Carol B. Sellers | 28 | son | Linotype Operator | Kansas |
| 33 | Ruby Sellers | 31 | daughter in law | Operator | Kansas |
| 34 | Daisy V. Bennett | 57 | housekeeper | Housekeeper | Iowa |
| 35 | Ray E. X Hulett | 27 | Head | Bridge Builder | Kansas |
| 36 | Bertha C. Hulett | 22 | wife | — | Kansas |
| 37 | Dorothy A. Hulett | 6 | daughter | — | Kansas |
| 38 | Glenn R. Hulett | 3 | son | — | Kansas |
| 39 | Charles E. Hulett | 1 | son | — | Kansas |
| 40 | Gustave F. Flager | 40 | Head | Glueman | Iowa |
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)