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William Stephens — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Beaufort-County, South Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Stephens across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Beaufort-County, South Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: South Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Beaufort-County, South Carolina |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beaufort City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Beaufort |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Marine Station |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 150 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Beaufort City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Stephens | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Rena Stephens | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Addie Stephens | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Muttie Stephens | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Elizabeth Stephens | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Eethel Stephens | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Essie Brown | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Louise Brown | Other | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| William Stephens | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Joe Stephens | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Reuben Stephens | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Leroy Stephens | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1930
Beaufort, South …
Other, age 14
Beaufort, South Carolina · implied b. ~1916 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stevens |
| Given Name | William |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Beaufort-County, South …
Son, age 24
Beaufort-County, South Carolina · implied b. ~1916 — 12 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beaufort City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Beaufort |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Marine Station |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 20 |
| Income (1939) | 150 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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 Stephens across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Stephens
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · South Carolina
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Sibling
Addie Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leroy Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Reuben Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Muttie Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joe Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Stephens
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rena Stephens
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 — Beaufort-County, South Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Beaufort-County, South Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03790-00057)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Irene Gadsden | 48 | Head | Washerwoman | South Carolina |
| 42 | Anita Polite | 14 | Head | Nurse | South Carolina |
| 43 | Joseph A. Mclean | 40 | Head | Electrician | South Carolina |
| 44 | Florence Mclean | 36 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 45 | Rufus H. Mclean | 17 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 46 | Marian Mclean | 10 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 47 | William Mclean | 3 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 48 | Lonnie Hall | 28 | Head | Operator | Georgia |
| 49 | Cornelia Hall | 21 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 50 | Eethel Stephens | 48 | Head | Cook | South Carolina |
| 51 | Reuben Stephens | 26 | Son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 52 | Margaret Stephens | 25 | Daughter | Waitress | South Carolina |
| 53 | William Stephens THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 54 | Joe Stephens | 22 | Son | Yard Boy | South Carolina |
| 55 | Leroy Stephens | 18 | Son | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 56 | Elizabeth Stephens | 15 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 57 | Addie Stephens | 10 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 58 | Rena Stephens | 9 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 59 | Muttie Stephens | 6 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 60 | Essie Brown | 3 | Granddaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 61 | Louise Brown | 1 | Granddaughter | — | South Carolina |
| 62 | Agnes Jenkins | 23 | Head | Maid | South Carolina |
| 63 | Stewart Reynolds | 26 | Cousin | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 64 | Kelly Mae Reynolds | 19 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Edward Jr. Reynolds | 2 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 66 | John F. Reynolds | 1 | Cousin | — | South Carolina |
| 67 | Gertrude Johnson | 53 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 68 | Harry Johnson | 25 | Son | Painter | South Carolina |
| 69 | Hayward Johnson | 16 | Son | Helper | Florida |
| 70 | May Curtis | 43 | Sister | Teacher | South Carolina |
| 71 | Vivian Johnson | 15 | Daughter | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Bessie Williams | 50 | Head | Manager | South Carolina |
| 73 | Lucile Murray | 40 | Lodger | — | South Carolina |
| 74 | Elizabeth James | 39 | Head | Maid | South Carolina |
| 75 | Ulrich Spears | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | South Carolina |
| 76 | Tessie Spears | 25 | Wife | Odd Jobs | South Carolina |
| 77 | Bobbie Spears | 3 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 78 | Earl Spears | 2 | Son | — | South Carolina |
| 79 | Joe Brown | 46 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 80 | Mary Ann Brown | 39 | Wife | Maid | South Carolina |
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)