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William Walter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Walter across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dormont Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Dormont Boro |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Walter | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Charles Walter | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Barbara Walter | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Adelaide Walter | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Robert Walter | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| August Walters | Other | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Charles Walter | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Anthony Walters | Other | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Josephine Walters | Other | — | 80 | ~1860 |
| William Walter | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Other, age 1
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1929 — 50 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Inmate |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 12
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1928 — 10 household members
| Surname | Walter |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Dormont Boro |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Walter across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Walter
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Adelaide Walter
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Walter
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Walter
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Walter
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
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 — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03401-00881)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry @ Hartman | 48 | Head | Steam Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Mildred Hartman | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Elizabeth Hartman | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Harry Hartman | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Fielding Robson | 20 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 6 | Violet @ Robson | 49 | Wife | — | England |
| 7 | Alma Robson | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Charles A. Walter | 51 | Head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Barbara @ Walter | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Charles A. Jr. Walter | 19 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Robert B. Walter | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Richard J. Walter | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Adelaide M. Walter | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | William J. Walter THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Josephine Walters | 80 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 16 | Anthony J. @ Walters | 46 | Brother | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | August F. Walters | 44 | Brother | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | John Dagon | 33 | Head | Electrical | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Mary @ Dagon | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | John Jr. Dagon | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Edgar L. Thompson | 53 | Head | Designer | Ohio |
| 22 | Katheryn @ Thompson | 54 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Amy Thompson | 24 | Daughter | Interior Decorator | Ohio |
| 24 | Richard Thompson | 22 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 25 | Thomas English | 32 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Texas |
| 26 | Mildred @ English | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Jeannine English | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Thomas Jr. English | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Abraham Meilund | 39 | Head | Steel | Poland |
| 30 | Jennie @ Meilund | 37 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 31 | Jack Meilund | 6 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 32 | Paul Meilund | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 33 | Ruby Ashcraft | 19 | Maid | Maid | West Virginia |
| 34 | R. Harold Queen | 33 | Head | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Louise @ Queen | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Carole Queen | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Janet Queen | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Susan Queen | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Merton Hatfield | 40 | Head | Inspector | Wisconsin |
| 40 | Ruby @ Hatfield | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
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)