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William Yates — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Yates across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Otis & Herschell — first a head (b.~1917), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Yates |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indpls. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Indpls |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Yates | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| William Yates | Head | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mary Yates | Spouse | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 2
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1918 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Yates |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 12
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1918 — 15 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Yates |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 23
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 3 household members
| Surname | Yates |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indpls. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Yates across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Otis Baker (~0.92 confidence) and father Herschell Yates (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Yates (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Otis Baker
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Herschell Yates
b. ~1891
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Yates
b. ~1900
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Yates
Head · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Indiana
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01129-00204)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gerald Fishburn | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | William Yates THIS PERSON | 23 | Head | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 43 | Mary Yates | 19 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | William Jr. Yates | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 45 | George F. Riley | 52 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 46 | Lora Riley | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 47 | George F. Riley | 21 | Son | Waiter | Indiana |
| 48 | Frances L. Riley | 19 | Daughter | Yard Worker | Indiana |
| 49 | Herschell Woolman | 21 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 50 | Mary Woolman | 22 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 51 | James Wood | 30 | Head | Truck Driver | Kentucky |
| 52 | Olive Wood | 28 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Mildred Wood | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Norma J. Wood | 6 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 55 | Robert Wood | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Richard Wood | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 57 | William Wood | 63 | Father | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 58 | Malinda Bacon | 47 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 59 | Melba Whited | 23 | Son in law | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 60 | Elva Whited | 22 | Daughter | Swatch Maker | Indiana |
| 61 | Linda Whited | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Marian Whited | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Marilee Whited | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Anna Hasse | 17 | Daughter | Checking Papers | Indiana |
| 65 | Jean Hasse | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Florence Choate | 28 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Robert V. Abrams | 37 | Head | Baker | Indiana |
| 68 | Margaret Abrams | 35 | Wife | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 69 | Rollie West | 50 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 70 | Nora West | 45 | Wife | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 71 | Oakley Hilton | 26 | Head | Yard Man | Virginia |
| 72 | Evelyn Hilton | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 73 | Olin Gilliams | 23 | Brother in law | Service Man | Virginia |
| 74 | Wrong Information Cancelled | None | — | — | — |
| 75 | Fred Potter | 37 | Head | Trolley Operator | Indiana |
| 76 | Bessie Potter | 34 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 77 | Herald Potter | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Eilent Josephine Potter | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 79 | George Holstine | 25 | Head | Spring Maker | Indiana |
| 80 | Rosalin Holstine | 24 | Wife | — | Indiana |
Pedigree Summary
William
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)