Print

Name Walter Westbrook
Age 46
Estimated Birth Year abt 1894
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Tennessee
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Sheffield, Colbert, Alabama
Street St Louis Avenue
House Number 310
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Sheffield, Colbert, Alabama
Residence in 1935 Sheffield, Colbert, Alabama
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 5B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 117
Father's Birthplace Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace Tennessee
Occupation Foreman Segg Pit
Industry Tenn Sand & Gravel Company
House Owned or Rented Owned
3500
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 40
Duration of Unemployment 26
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 26
Income 52
Income Other Sources No
Native Language English
Social Security Number Yes
Usual Occupation Switchman
Usual Industry Steam Railroad
Usual Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Neighbors
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Walter Westbrook 46 Head
Effie Mae Westbrook 35 Wife
James Edward Westbrook 18 Son
Minnie Henton 60 Mother

Source Citation

Year: 1940; Census Place: Sheffield, Colbert, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00017; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 17-30

Source Information

Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

Description

The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...

We have found additional record information about Walter Westbrook that you can view:

There is no additional record information for you to view at this time.

You are viewing 1 of N free records. Continue exploring our 40 billion records with a free trial.

"I tried a 2-week free trial membership and I'm so glad I did. I can't believe how much I've discovered."
-Mary D., Ancestry Member