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William Spencer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Spencer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 71
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clearfield Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Clearfield |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Flour & feed |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Highest Grade | G-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Township / Ward | Clearfield Boro |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Spencer | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| William Spencer | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| May Spencer | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1920
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Head, age 51
Clearfield, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Wholesale Merchant |
| Industry | Flour & Feed |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Head, age 61
Clearfield, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 41 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Flour Feed Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 12,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 71
Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
| Surname | Spencer |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clearfield Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Clearfield |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Flour & feed |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Highest Grade | G-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Spencer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Spencer
Head · 1940 · age 71 · b. ~1869 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Clearfield-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03469-00571)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elsie Stuart | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 42 | Leslie Stuart | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | A. C. Schalk | 46 | Head | Superintendent | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Eva I. Schalk | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Ruby Schalk | 23 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Donald Schalk | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Rosemary Paul | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Patsy Paul | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Luther Krise | 43 | Head | Owner Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Gwennie Krise | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Robert Krise | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Jack Cole | 35 | Head | Supervisor | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Edith Cole | 27 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | A. M. Gorman | 62 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Anna Johns | 67 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | William G. Spencer THIS PERSON | 71 | Head | Merchant | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | May Spencer | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | William Grant Spencer | 29 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Lola Merrey | 80 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Elizabeth Merrey | 54 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Walter Merrey | 52 | Son | Gardener | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Paul T. Flaherty | 48 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Nelly Flaherty | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Paul Jr. Flaherty | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Beryl C. Staver | 59 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 66 | A. Knight Staver | 25 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Esther M. Mulson | 30 | Maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Kenneth Nicholson | 36 | Head | Undertaker | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Viola Nicholson | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Jay Nicholson | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Alice Fitzgerald | 30 | Maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Robert W. Thompson | 75 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Daisy Thompson | 34 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Sarah Daymond | 60 | Maid | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Dorothy Pligal | 42 | Head | Junior Visitor | Colorado |
| 76 | Eleanor Pligal | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Russell C. Pligal | 18 | Son | Clerk | Colorado |
| 78 | Ward Shipherd | 26 | Head | Refrigerator Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Jane Shipherd | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | John Shipherd | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)