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William Tyler — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Todd-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Tyler across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Todd-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1925), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 15
b. ~1925
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Todd-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Tyler |
| Given Name | William Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Guthrie |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Todd |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Township / Ward | Guthrie |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1925 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tyler | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Walter Tyler | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Maggie Tyler | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| James Tyler | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Robert Tyler | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Roland Tyler | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| William Tyler | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Mary Tyler | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ellen Tyler | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Elbert Tyler | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Charlie Tyler | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Maggie Tyler | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1930
Todd, Kentucky
Son, age 5
Todd, Kentucky · implied b. ~1925 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Tyler |
| Given Name | Willie Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Todd-County, Kentucky
Son, age 15
Todd-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1925 — 12 household members
| Surname | Tyler |
| Given Name | William Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Guthrie |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Todd |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Tyler across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Tyler
Son · 1940 · age 15 · b. ~1925 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Maggie Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Walter Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elbert Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Roland Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ellen Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charlie Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Tyler
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
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 — Todd-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Todd-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01358-00372)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Andrew Hightower | 71 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Henry Jackson | 57 | Lodger | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 43 | Rosie Jackson | 45 | Lodger | — | Tennessee |
| 44 | Jewel (Ab) Jackson | 19 | Son | Carrier | Tennessee |
| 45 | Monroe Mcclendon | 43 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Beatrice Mcclendon | 33 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 47 | Ziola M. Mcclendon | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Beatrice Mcclendon | 6 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Betty Ann Mcclendon | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Carr Johnson | 38 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 51 | Luclyn Johnson | 35 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Carr Johnson | 18 | Son | Delivery Boy | Kentucky |
| 53 | Robert Johnson | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Fred A. Johnson | 11 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Lawson Taylor | 20 | Head | Helper | Kentucky |
| 56 | Margaret L. Taylor | 18 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 57 | Lawson Jr. Taylor | 0 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Edward Merritt | 76 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 59 | Lou Vena Merritt | 65 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Layman Banks | 23 | Head | Helper | Tennessee |
| 61 | Nola Banks | 25 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Nannie Mae Banks | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 63 | Elizabeth Banks | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | George Reliford | 54 | Head | Porter | Kentucky |
| 65 | Bradley Hawkins | 38 | Lodger | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 66 | Jessie Whitlock | 26 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 67 | Van Majors | 8 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 68 | Odell Whitlock | 13 | Brother | — | Tennessee |
| 69 | William Tyler | 44 | Head | Janitor | Tennessee |
| 70 | Maggie Tyler | 44 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | James Tyler | 22 | Son | Helper | Kentucky |
| 72 | Elbert Tyler | 20 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 73 | Mary Rena Tyler | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Walter Lee Tyler | 17 | Son | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 75 | William Jr. Tyler THIS PERSON | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Maggie B. Tyler | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Ellen Tyler | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Robert Tyler | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Roland H. Tyler | 8 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Charlie J. Tyler | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
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)