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William Woodward — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Genesee-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this William Woodward across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Genesee-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Donald & Florence — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Genesee-County, New York |
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Le Roy township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Le Roy Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Woodward | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| William Woodward | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Reed Woodward | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Florence Woodward | Head | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1920
Genesee, New …
Son, age 2
Genesee, New York · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Genesee, New …
Son, age 13
Genesee, New York · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Genesee-County, New …
Son, age 23
Genesee-County, New York · implied b. ~1917 — 4 household members
| Surname | Woodward |
| Given Name | William S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Le Roy township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Genesee |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Woodward across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Donald Woodward (~0.92 confidence) and mother Florence Woodward (~0.92 confidence) and mother Florence Woodward (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Donald Woodward
b. ~1894
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Florence Woodward
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Florence Woodward
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Woodward
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · New York
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Sibling
Barbara Woodward
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Reed Woodward
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
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 — Genesee-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Genesee-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02539-00352)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Butler | 50 | Head | Farm Laborer | Virginia |
| 2 | Mildred Butler | 34 | Wife | — | New York |
| 3 | Margaret Butler | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 4 | Bert Lupangis | 49 | Head | Steam Shovel Operator | New York |
| 5 | Nellie Lupangis | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | Donald Lupangis | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 7 | Betty Lupangis | 15 | Daughter | N.Y.A. Work | New York |
| 8 | Robert Lupangis | 22 | Son | Machine Operator | New York |
| 9 | Helen Lupangis | 23 | Daughter-in-law | Packing Operator | New York |
| 10 | Marlene Lupangis | 3 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 11 | Beverly Lupangis | 0 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 12 | John White | 35 | Head | General Laborer | Virginia |
| 13 | Mary White | 26 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 14 | Phyllis White | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 15 | William White | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 16 | Mary Rogers | 70 | Head | — | New York |
| 17 | A. Frank Gillett | 80 | Head | Farm Operator | New York |
| 18 | Alton E. Long | 43 | Head | Maintenance Mechanic | New York |
| 19 | Esther S. Long | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 20 | Alton E. Jr. Long | 19 | Son | Machine Operator | New York |
| 21 | Henry A. Long | 17 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 22 | Merritt E. Long | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 23 | Ralph W. Strobel | 53 | Head | Carpenter | New York |
| 24 | Irene P. Strobel | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 25 | Albert P. Strobel | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 26 | Herbert P. Strobel | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 27 | Ralph W. Strobel | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 28 | Raymond C. Papke | 30 | Head | Gas Station Attendant | New York |
| 29 | Genevieve M. Papke | 24 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Rodney R. Papke | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 31 | Estelle P. Ackley | 64 | Mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 32 | Thomas Watson | 75 | Head | Poultry Farm Operator | Northern Ireland |
| 33 | Anna Watson | 74 | Wife | — | New York |
| 34 | Florence S. Woodward | 46 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 35 | William S. Woodward THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | — | New York |
| 36 | Reed T. Woodward | 22 | Son | — | New York |
| 37 | Barbara Woodward | 20 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 38 | Leslie R. Dillon | 32 | Head | Domestic Servant | New York |
| 39 | Annabelle Dillon | 28 | Wife | Machine Operator | New York |
| 40 | Sandra A. Dillon | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
Pedigree Summary
William + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)