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William Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Holt-County, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this William Wells across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Holt-County, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: Iowa
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Holt-County, Nebraska |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Scott Township |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Scott Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wells | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Howard Wells | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| May Wells | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Holt, Nebraska
Head, age 43
Holt, Nebraska · implied b. ~1877 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1930
Holt, Nebraska
Head, age 53
Holt, Nebraska · implied b. ~1877 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1940
Holt-County, Nebraska
Head, age 63
Holt-County, Nebraska · implied b. ~1877 — 3 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Scott Township |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
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Our Model Tree links William Wells across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Wells
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Holt-County, Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Holt-County, Nebraska
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02250-00402)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles L. Hull | 37 | Head | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 2 | Mae Hull | 34 | Wife | House Work | Nebraska |
| 3 | Ivan L. Hull | 11 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 4 | Opal A. Hull | 10 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 5 | Leo V. Hull | 8 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 6 | Marvin E. Hull | 5 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 7 | Nomia Mae Hull | 4 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 8 | Leon C. Miller | 47 | Head | Farmer | Nebraska |
| 9 | Edna A. Miller | 38 | Wife | House Work | Nebraska |
| 10 | Andis Lorne Miller | 18 | Daughter | House Work | Nebraska |
| 11 | Betty Jean Miller | 12 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 12 | Deloris Ann Miller | 4 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 13 | John Wrede | 63 | Head | Proprietor Office Store Keeper | Iowa |
| 14 | Jennette A. Wrede | 52 | Wife | House Work | South Dakota |
| 15 | Exter L. Wrede | 17 | Daughter | House Work | Nebraska |
| 16 | Donald G. Wrede | 16 | Son | House Work | Nebraska |
| 17 | Michael Hull | 71 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 18 | Anna Hull | 65 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 19 | Lilla Hull | 17 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 20 | J. Enders | 66 | Head | Farmer | South Dakota |
| 21 | Clifford Wells | 36 | Nephew | Laborer Farm | Nebraska |
| 22 | Lola J. Wells | 27 | Niece | House Work | Nebraska |
| 23 | Lyle W. Wells | 7 | Grand nephew | — | Nebraska |
| 24 | Robert E. Wells | 5 | Grand nephew | — | Nebraska |
| 25 | Anna Mae Wells | 3 | Grand niece | — | Nebraska |
| 26 | Deloris F. Wells | 1 | Grand niece | — | Nebraska |
| 27 | Arthur A. Bessert | 43 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 28 | Ida M. Bessert | 45 | Wife | House Work | Nebraska |
| 29 | Arthur Dale Bessert | 20 | Son | Farmer | Nebraska |
| 30 | Letha L. Bessert | 12 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 31 | Beryle L. Bessert | 6 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 32 | Crecilla Witterway | 71 | Mother in law | House Work | Iowa |
| 33 | Calworth Withrow | 59 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 34 | Halsey Hull | 52 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 35 | Mary E. Hull | 49 | Wife | House Work | Iowa |
| 36 | Chauncy H. Hull | 13 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 37 | Margaret A. Hull | 10 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 38 | William A. Wells THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 39 | May E. Wells | 57 | Wife | House Work | Nebraska |
| 40 | Howard W. Wells | 23 | Son | Farmer | Nebraska |
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)