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William Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Carter-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Walker across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Carter-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Carter-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 3 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Carter |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | own farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Mag Dist 3 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Walker | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| William Walker | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Harrison Dehart | Other | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Clatie Walker | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Amanda Walker | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
Census Appearances
1900
Carter, Kentucky
Other, age 19
Carter, Kentucky · implied b. ~1881 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Step Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1881 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farm Labor |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1910
Carter, Kentucky
Head, age 28
Carter, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Years Married | 3 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1920
Carter, Kentucky
Head, age 39
Carter, Kentucky · implied b. ~1881 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Carter, Kentucky
Head, age 48
Carter, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 400 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Carter-County, Kentucky
Head, age 58
Carter-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag. Dist. 3 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Carter |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | own farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Walker across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Walker
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Carter-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Carter-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01292-00341)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Missouri Rose | 60 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Loraine Rose | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Fred Evans | 46 | Head | Brick Pitcher | Kentucky |
| 44 | Eva Evans | 41 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Dee Evans | 18 | Son | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 46 | Louise Evans | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Freddie Evans | 13 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Eric Evans | 12 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Betty Evans | 9 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Almeda Evans | 7 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Jan Evans | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | James Evans | 1 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | William Walker THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 54 | Amanda Walker | 60 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 55 | Clatie Walker | 21 | Son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 56 | Gladys Walker | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Harrison Dehart | 16 | Son in law | Home Worker | West Virginia |
| 58 | Willie Jarvis | 75 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 59 | Lesta Jarvis | 65 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Jeff Clayton Jarvis | 18 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Willie Junior Jarvis | 15 | Grandson | — | Kentucky |
| 62 | Walter Nichols | 46 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 63 | Jessie Nichols | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 64 | Harlan Nichols | 22 | Son | Stone Loader | Kentucky |
| 65 | Girl Nichols | 21 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Lollie Nichols | 18 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Dittie Nichols | 15 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Millie Nichols | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 69 | Opal Nichols | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 70 | Moge Nichols | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 71 | Thirl Nichols | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 72 | Marie Nichols | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | Mary Nichols | 74 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 74 | Willie Stephens | 63 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 75 | Almeda Stephens | 63 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Ora Stephens | 30 | Son | Gas Station Attendant | Kentucky |
| 77 | Opal Stephens | 27 | Daughter in law | — | Kentucky |
| 78 | Mary Stephens | 32 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 79 | Ambro Jarvis | 66 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 80 | Dara Jarvis | 56 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
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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)