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William Walker — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Worcester-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Walker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Worcester-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Henry & Ida — first a head (b.~1916), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Worcester-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Worcester city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Worcester |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Card and Tube Mill Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 760 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Township / Ward | Worcester City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Walker | Daughter | — | ~1940 | |
| William Walker | Head | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Helen Walker | Spouse | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Worcester, Massachusetts
Son, age 4
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1916 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Worcester, Massachusetts
Son, age 14
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William L |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Worcester-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 24
Worcester-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
| Surname | Walker |
| Given Name | William L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Worcester city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Worcester |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Card and Tube Mill Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 760 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Walker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Henry Walker (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ida Walker (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Henry Walker
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ida Walker
b. ~1901
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Walker
Head · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Massachusetts
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Worcester-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Worcester-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01719-00765)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herman B. Adams | 44 | Head | Public Works Superintendent | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Gertrude M. Adams | 40 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 3 | Ellen Crawford | 22 | Lodger | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Thomas R. Sullivan | 60 | Head | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Ester S. Sullivan | 30 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | William E. Brock | 29 | Head | Railroad Switchman | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Madeline B. Brock | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Harry E. Bartley | 51 | Head | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Helen E. Bartley | 46 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Harry E. Jr. Bartley | 17 | Son | Errand Boy | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Robert P. Bartley | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Charles L. Chamberlain | 61 | Head | Timekeeper | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Laura M. Chamberlain | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Laura V. Chamberlain | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Norma C. Chamberlain | 21 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Chris Patrick | 76 | Head | — | Germany |
| 17 | August Patrick | 50 | Son | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Amelia Patrick | 46 | Daughter | Forelady | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Hagop Khronian | 64 | Head | — | Armenia |
| 20 | Victoria Khronian | 44 | Daughter | Saleslady | Armenia |
| 21 | Arane Khronian | 38 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Annie S. Khronian | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Celia Khronian | 31 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Araxi Khronian | 29 | Daughter | New Worker | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Albert G. Mason | 30 | Head | Librarian | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Lucille M. Mason | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Albert G. Jr. Mason | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | William L. Walker THIS PERSON | 24 | Head | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Helen M. Walker | 24 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 30 | Ann M. Walker | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | James E. Entwistle | 42 | Head | Draftsman | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Yvonne E. Entwistle | 35 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 33 | Donald E. Entwistle | 12 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Jane E. Finnerman | 73 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 35 | Catherine D. Finnerman | 36 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | John Robidoux | 22 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Frances R. Robidoux | 20 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | John L. Robidoux | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Charles A. Jr. Poland | 35 | Head | Draftsman | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Marguerite C. Poland | 31 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
William
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)