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William Snyder — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this William Snyder across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | William M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tilghmanton District 15 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 288 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Farm Hand |
| Township / Ward | Tilghmanton District 15 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Snyder | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Henry Snyder | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Mary Snyder | Other | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Goldie Snyder | Other | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Clarence Snyder | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Emory Snyder | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| William Snyder | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Franklin Snyder | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Theodore Snyder | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Ora Snyder | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1930
Washington, Maryland
Son, age 11
Washington, Maryland · implied b. ~1919 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | William L. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Washington-County, Maryland
Son, age 22
Washington-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1918 — 10 household members
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | William M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tilghmanton District 15 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 288 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 Snyder across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Snyder
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Maryland
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Sibling
Franklin Snyder
Sibling · 1940 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Annie Snyder
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Theodore Snyder
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Snyder
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Emory Snyder
Sibling · 1940 · age 32
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 — Washington-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01562-00546)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John Wm Shoemaker | 49 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 42 | Robert M Shoemaker | 31 | Son | Farmer | Maryland |
| 43 | Oscar Shoemaker | 21 | Son | Farmer | Maryland |
| 44 | Rachel M Shoemaker | 26 | Daughter-in-law | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Mary E Shoemaker | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Alberta L Shoemaker | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 47 | Robert M Jr Shoemaker | 5 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 48 | Amos Miller | 73 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 49 | Frank Miller | 38 | Son | Farmer | Maryland |
| 50 | Harry H Heller | 52 | Hired man | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 51 | Mary Repp | 59 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Maryland |
| 52 | William H Lloyd | 48 | Head | Operator | Maryland |
| 53 | Ella S Lloyd | 42 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 54 | Janet I Lloyd | 15 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 55 | L Joseph Lloyd | 12 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 56 | Elizabeth Lloyd | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 57 | Ethel F Lloyd | 8 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 58 | David E Lloyd | 6 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 59 | Lee M Lloyd | 3 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 60 | Roy F Mills | 36 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 61 | Minnie M Mills | 29 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 62 | Roy J Mills | 10 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 63 | Samuel H Reed | 53 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 64 | Anna R Reed | 50 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 65 | Clarence E Reed | 21 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 66 | Amel R Reed | 19 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 67 | Dorothy M Reed | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 68 | Roy A Reed | 14 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 69 | Nelson C Reed | 12 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 70 | Robert L Reed | 5 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 71 | Henry D Snyder | 52 | Head | Farmer | West Virginia |
| 72 | Ora L Snyder | 51 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Emory A Snyder | 32 | Son | Laborer | West Virginia |
| 74 | Franklin H Snyder | 24 | Son | Laborer | West Virginia |
| 75 | William M Snyder THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 76 | Clarence C Snyder | 17 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 77 | Theodore X Snyder | 16 | Son | Farm Hand | Maryland |
| 78 | Goldie P Snyder | 32 | Daughter-in-law | — | West Virginia |
| 79 | Mary K Snyder | 13 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 80 | Annie L Snyder | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
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)