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William Stephens — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Grayson-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this William Stephens across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Grayson-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Oklahoma
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Grayson-County, Texas |
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sherman |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grayson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 68 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Township / Ward | Sherman |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Stephens | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| John Stephens | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Billy Stephens | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Lora Stephens | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Grayson, Texas
Head, age 27
Grayson, Texas · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | W G |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Father's Birthplace | Texas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
1930
Grayson, Texas
Head, age 37
Grayson, Texas · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| Mother's Birthplace | Texas |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | no |
| Veteran | 20 |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
1940
Grayson-County, Texas
Head, age 48
Grayson-County, Texas · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sherman |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grayson |
| Occupation | Barber |
| Industry | Barber shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 68 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Oklahoma |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oklahoma |
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Our Model Tree links William Stephens across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Stephens
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Grayson-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Grayson-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04043-00425)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth A. Brumley | 8 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 42 | William J. Stephens THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Barber | Oklahoma |
| 43 | Lora U. Stephens | 47 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | John O. Stephens | 25 | Son | Assistant Professor | Texas |
| 45 | Billy Stephens | 19 | Son | Attendant | Texas |
| 46 | Raymond M. Tucker | 25 | Head | Clerk | Texas |
| 47 | Willie F. Tucker | 22 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 48 | Charlotte A. Tucker | 1 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 49 | J. T. Stephenson | 30 | Head | Salesman | Texas |
| 50 | Bess P. Stephenson | 29 | Wife | Beauty Operator | Texas |
| 51 | Patsy S. Stephenson | 3 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 52 | John W. Monroe | 29 | Head | Trucker | Alabama |
| 53 | Lucille M. Monroe | 26 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 54 | Jerry W. Monroe | 6 | Son | — | Texas |
| 55 | William B. Monroe | 27 | Head | Stock Clerk | Texas |
| 56 | Kathleen D. Monroe | 26 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 57 | Oliver R. Sanford | 57 | Head | Machine Operator | Alabama |
| 58 | Hannah E. Sanford | 46 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 59 | Oliver R. Jr. Sanford | 16 | Son | — | Texas |
| 60 | Thelma J. Sanford | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 61 | Frances G. Sanford | 11 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 62 | Gerald M. Sanford | 5 | Son | — | Texas |
| 63 | Edgar Hunter | 53 | Boarder | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 64 | Clatuis R. Evans | 30 | Head | Laborer | Texas |
| 65 | Ruby F. Evans | 30 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 66 | Basil R. Evans | 13 | Son | — | Texas |
| 67 | Fred A. Cantrell | 49 | Head | Grain Mixer | Texas |
| 68 | Minnie E. Cantrell | 45 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 69 | Claude E. Walty | 55 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Texas |
| 70 | William L. Walty | 69 | Brother | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Willie S. Wise | 29 | Head | Clerk | Texas |
| 72 | Camilla J. Wise | 21 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 73 | Donna J. Wise | 0 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 74 | Ida F. Johns | 65 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Phillip A. Walters | 48 | Head | Section Foreman | Arkansas |
| 76 | Marly A. Walters | 48 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 77 | Ralph J. Walters | 17 | Son | Paper Carrier | Arkansas |
| 78 | Eliza J. Davis | 66 | Mother-in-law | — | Missouri |
| 79 | William H. Storey | 66 | Head | Watch Maker | New York |
| 80 | Mary J. Storey | 46 | Wife | — | Kansas |
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)