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William Sutherland — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lane-County, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this William Sutherland across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lane-County, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: California
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lane-County, Oregon |
| Surname | Sutherland |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | California |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Blachly precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lane |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
| Township / Ward | Blachly Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addie Sutherland | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Cora Rust | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Henry Rust | Other | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| William Sutherland | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lane, Oregon
Head, age 45
Lane, Oregon · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sutherland |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | California |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
1930
Lane, Oregon
Head, age 60
Lane, Oregon · implied b. ~1870 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sutherland |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | California |
| Age at First Marriage | 33 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Own farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
1940
Lane-County, Oregon
Head, age 70
Lane-County, Oregon · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sutherland |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | California |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Blachly precinct |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lane |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
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Our Model Tree links William Sutherland across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Sutherland
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Lane-County, Oregon
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1940 US Federal Census — Lane-County, Oregon
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03369-00068)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ingamar Larsen | 2 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 42 | George Lindle | 36 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Verna M. Lindle | 27 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 44 | Albert Lindle | 6 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 45 | Emile Wickert | 24 | Head | Logger | Oregon |
| 46 | Juanita Wickert | 22 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 47 | Billy Mason | 2 | Step son | — | California |
| 48 | Lester Richmond | 32 | Head | Planerman | Nebraska |
| 49 | Ruth B. Richmond | 23 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Lorna Mae Richmond | 4 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 51 | Augusta C. Whitaker | 62 | Head | Laborer | Oregon |
| 52 | Westa B. Whitaker | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 53 | James Nichols | 50 | Head | Whistle Punk | Idaho |
| 54 | Verna M. Nichols | 45 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 55 | Ralph G. Clarkson | 57 | Head | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 56 | Mina S. Clarkson | 48 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Kenneth R. Clarkson | 26 | Son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 58 | Robert L. Clarkson | 19 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 59 | Richard Clarkson | 16 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 60 | Deane Clarkson | 14 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 61 | Patricia Clarkson | 11 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 62 | Martha Hope Clarkson | 8 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 63 | Clara D. Hayden | 58 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 64 | Alexander Mcclane | 28 | Step-son | Laborer | Montana |
| 65 | Russell Mcclane | 27 | Step-son | Logger | Montana |
| 66 | William E. Jackson | 50 | Head | Logger | Oregon |
| 67 | Hallie B. Jackson | 35 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 68 | Wesley K. Jackson | 18 | Son | Logger | Oregon |
| 69 | John E. Jackson | 16 | Son | Logger | Oregon |
| 70 | Barbara M. Jackson | 12 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 71 | Joan Jackson | 8 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 72 | Henrietta J. Jackson | 4 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 73 | Francis M. Bishop | 27 | Head | Trim Sawyer | Oregon |
| 74 | Marie S. Bishop | 28 | Wife | — | Oregon |
| 75 | William S. Sutherland THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | — | California |
| 76 | Addie S. Sutherland | 62 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Henry Rust | 41 | Son-in-law | Logger | Oregon |
| 78 | Cora Rust | 39 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 79 | Steven L. Henderson | 40 | Head | Laborer | California |
| 80 | Dolly S. Henderson | 31 | Wife | — | Oregon |
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)