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William Woodward — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this William Woodward across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1859), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 81
b. ~1859
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 81 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Collingswood borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Township / Ward | Collingswood Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1859 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bierce | Other | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Alice Bierce | Daughter | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| William Woodward | Head | — | 81 | ~1859 |
| Annie Woodward | Spouse | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| George Bierce | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, New …
Head, age 60
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1860 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Account Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Camden, New …
Head, age 71
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1859 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 71 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Coal + Lumber |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Head, age 81
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1859 — 5 household members
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 81 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Collingswood borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links William Woodward across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Woodward
Head · 1940 · age 81 · b. ~1859 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02320-00832)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anita E. Schwartz | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 2 | Samuel H. Wilkins | 67 | Head | Asst Mgr | New Jersey |
| 3 | Annette H. Wilkins | 67 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 4 | Elizabeth D. Wilkins | 24 | Daughter | Secty | Penna |
| 5 | Francis H. Kolbe | 28 | Head | Painter | Penna |
| 6 | Helen C. Kolbe | 24 | Wife | Stenographer | Penna |
| 7 | Isaac I. Munoff | 38 | Head | Mgr Store | Poland |
| 8 | Lillian P. Munoff | 38 | Wife | Asst Mgr | Penna |
| 9 | Barry Munoff | 5 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 10 | William W. Woodward THIS PERSON | 81 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 11 | Annie Woodward | 77 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 12 | George E. Bierce | 52 | Son-in-law | Technician | Conn. |
| 13 | Alice Bierce | 47 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 14 | George E. Jr. Bierce | 17 | Grandson | — | New Jersey |
| 15 | William J. Henry | 48 | Head | Patrolman | Penna |
| 16 | Nellie R. Henry | 47 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 17 | William T. Henry | 17 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 18 | Doris M. Henry | 16 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 19 | James Moody | 74 | Father-in-law | — | Penna |
| 20 | Joseph Hyatt | 71 | Head | Janitor | Penna |
| 21 | Annie Hyatt | 71 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 22 | William J. Bowers | 36 | Head | Bus Driver | Penna |
| 23 | Ella May Bowers | 31 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 24 | Joseph S. Leeds | 36 | Head | Music Teacher | New Jersey |
| 25 | Helen H. Leeds | 31 | Wife | Tel. & Clerk | New Jersey |
| 26 | Warren H. Allen | 59 | Head | Store Mgr | Penna |
| 27 | Frances W. Allen | 59 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 28 | Laura J. Allen | 23 | Daughter | Social Worker | New Jersey |
| 29 | William R. Allen | 22 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 30 | Francis C. Allen | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 31 | Douglas F. Allen | 18 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 32 | Jessie C. Pedrick | 24 | Head | Asst Foreman | New Jersey |
| 33 | Jennie J. Pedrick | 24 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 34 | Lawrence Pedrick | 3 | Son | — | N. J. |
| 35 | Harry Eisenbrock | 39 | Head | Mgr Store | Penna |
| 36 | Frances Eisenbrock | 30 | Wife | Asst Mgr | Penna |
| 37 | Helene Eisenbrock | 2 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 38 | George N. Footer | 65 | Head | Mechanic | Penna |
| 39 | Louisa William C. Footer | 69 | Wife | Hwy Dept | Penna |
| 40 | Meyer B. Mattheef | 27 | Head | Osteopathic Phys. | Canada |
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)