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William Strickland — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montgomery-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this William Strickland across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montgomery-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montgomery-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Strickland |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coffeyville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Flagman |
| Industry | Ry Crossing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Kansas |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Flagman |
| Township / Ward | Coffeyville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Strickland | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| William Strickland | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| James Strickland | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Mary Strickland | Spouse | — | 75 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1920
Montgomery, Kansas
Head, age 43
Montgomery, Kansas · implied b. ~1877 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Strickland |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Oil Refinery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Montgomery, Kansas
Head, age 53
Montgomery, Kansas · implied b. ~1877 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Strickland |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Dept Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Montgomery-County, Kansas
Head, age 63
Montgomery-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1877 — 4 household members
| Surname | Strickland |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Coffeyville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montgomery |
| Occupation | Flagman |
| Industry | Ry Crossing |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 840 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Kansas |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links William Strickland across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Strickland
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Kansas
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Montgomery-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01247-00598)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stella M Church | 65 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 2 | William E Strickland THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Flagman | Illinois |
| 3 | Mary F Strickland | 75 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 4 | Myra Lou Strickland | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 5 | James L Strickland | 9 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 6 | Edward C Bartholomew | 54 | Head | Salesman | Kansas |
| 7 | Lena B Bartholomew | 52 | Wife | — | California |
| 8 | Arthur B Chapman | 28 | Head | Mechanic Helper | Kansas |
| 9 | Velma F Chapman | 26 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 10 | Francis Martha Chapman | 1 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 11 | Emma A Mcafee | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Hazel E Pyatt | 44 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Kansas |
| 13 | Fern D Wilson | 46 | Head | Teacher | Kansas |
| 14 | Austin M Hibbs | 38 | Head | Mail Clerk | Kansas |
| 15 | Blanche S Hibbs | 42 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 16 | Amanda Ekstrom | 58 | Mother | — | Kansas |
| 17 | Minard F Manhart | 89 | Roomer | — | Switzerland |
| 18 | Neva M Martin | 21 | Servant | Housework | Kansas |
| 19 | Gilbert H Burnett | 24 | Lodger | Chemical Engr | Kansas |
| 20 | George A Engelland | 22 | Lodger | Oil Refiner | Kansas |
| 21 | Jack W Moore | 22 | Lodger | Chemical Engr | Missouri |
| 22 | Marie M Rochus | 51 | Lodger | Calculator | Kansas |
| 23 | Robert E May | 26 | Lodger | Welder Wire | Oklahoma |
| 24 | Liddy M Thompson | 45 | Head | Proprietor | Kansas |
| 25 | Viola M Thompson | 38 | Wife | Teller | Indiana |
| 26 | Bert A (Jr) Thompson | 19 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 27 | Charles G Renner | 62 | Head | Switchman | Indiana |
| 28 | Gertrude L Renner | 59 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 29 | Lucille Renner | 36 | Daughter | Cashier | Kansas |
| 30 | Manford E Metier | 36 | Head | Laboratory Tech | Missouri |
| 31 | Ruth M Metier | 34 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 32 | Charlotte J Metier | 5 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 33 | Charles E Stuckey | 71 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 34 | Jennie Stuckey | 67 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Minnie M Hege | 70 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 36 | Paul K Hege | 46 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 37 | Fannie E Vike | 76 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 38 | William C Puckett | 25 | Boarder | Laborer | Kansas |
| 39 | Harvey H Cesena | 60 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 40 | Esther E Cesena | 27 | Daughter | — | 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)