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William Watkins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mccracken-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this William Watkins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mccracken-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mccracken-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag Dist 3 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McCracken |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Mag Dist 3 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Watkins | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Maryland Watkins | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Betty Watkins | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| William Watkins | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Lucille Watkins | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mccracken, Kentucky
Other, age 35
Mccracken, Kentucky · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Soft Drink Parlor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Mccracken, Kentucky
Other, age 42
Mccracken, Kentucky · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Machinist Helper |
| Industry | R. R. Shops |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Mccracken-County, Kentucky
Head, age 52
Mccracken-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | William C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mag Dist 3 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McCracken |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links William Watkins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Watkins
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Mccracken-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Mccracken-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01335-00562)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chester Lewis Harris | 27 | son-in-law | Equator | Kentucky |
| 42 | Hannil Wilson | 82 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Pauline E. Miller | 42 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Betty Jean Miller | 11 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 45 | William C. Watkins THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 46 | Lucille Watkins | 36 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Maryland F. Watkins | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 48 | Betty Sue Watkins | 5 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 49 | Nancy J. Watkins | 2 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Edward Mclean | 53 | Head | Farmer | Kentucky |
| 51 | Margie A. Mclean | 40 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 52 | Robert L. Wilkins | 51 | Head | Machinist | Kentucky |
| 53 | Elizabeth Wilkins | 59 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Robert A. Wilkins | 17 | Son | New Worker | Kentucky |
| 55 | Wilber Atkins | 73 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 56 | Ida Atkins | 68 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Herbert E. Swift | 68 | Head | Paperhanger | Kentucky |
| 58 | Lucile S. Swift | 51 | Wife | Teacher | Kentucky |
| 59 | Stone Atchison | 72 | In-law | — | Kentucky |
| 60 | Joseph D. Bellows | 46 | Head | Manager | Georgia |
| 61 | Harriett W. Bellows | 44 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Don O. Bellows | 19 | Son | Pin Racker | Michigan |
| 63 | Joseph D. Jr. Bellows | 15 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Clarence R. Young | 40 | Head | President & Manager | Kentucky |
| 65 | Bertha L. Young | 40 | Wife | Vice President | Indiana |
| 66 | Nida G. Young | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 67 | Norma R. Crass | 24 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Kentucky |
| 68 | Dillard G. Thurman | 42 | Head | Asst Salesman | Kentucky |
| 69 | Sarah J. Thurman | 28 | Wife | Stenographer | Kentucky |
| 70 | Wilbur S. Higgins | 61 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 71 | Edna M. Higgins | 52 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Helen C. Higgins | 11 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 73 | Dessa W. Thurman | 47 | Head | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 74 | Pearl Thurman | 47 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 75 | Phyllis J. Thurman | 13 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Gordon E. Thomas | 34 | Head | Civil Engineer | California |
| 77 | Margaret E. Thomas | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Evelyn G. Thomas | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Joseph Z. Dehety | 28 | Head | Clerk | New Hampshire |
| 80 | Alberta W. Dehety | 27 | Wife | — | 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)