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Charles Johnston — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Roanoke-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Charles Johnston across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Roanoke-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Roanoke-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial Dist. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | City Water Works |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Salem Magisterial Dist |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Johnston | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Dorothy Johnston | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Charles Johnston | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Blanche Mitchell | Other | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| William Johnston | Other | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Roberta Johnston | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Roanoke, Virginia
Other, age 28
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1892 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Brother in law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1930
Roanoke, Virginia
Head, age 38
Roanoke, Virginia · implied b. ~1892 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Charles A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Water Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Roanoke-County, Virginia
Head, age 49
Roanoke-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1891 — 6 household members
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Salem Magisterial Dist. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Roanoke |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | City Water Works |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Johnston across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Johnston
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Roanoke-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04289-00472)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John W. Gunter | 39 | head | Spinner | Virginia |
| 2 | Minnie V. Gunter | 39 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 3 | Nelson F. Gunter | 14 | son | — | Virginia |
| 4 | Charles A. Johnston THIS PERSON | 49 | head | Superintendent | Virginia |
| 5 | Roberta W. Johnston | 42 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Edith M. Johnston | 15 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Dorothy A. Johnston | 13 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 8 | William O. Johnston | 56 | brother | Repair Man | Virginia |
| 9 | Blanche J. Mitchell | 59 | sister | Teacher | Virginia |
| 10 | Thomas M. Moore | 43 | head | Miller | Virginia |
| 11 | Bernice L. Moore | 27 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 12 | Drew E. Moore | 8 | son | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Thomas L. Moore | 6 | son | — | Virginia |
| 14 | David W. Moore | 4 | son | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Thelbert B. Wilson | 32 | head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 16 | Maude L. Wilson | 29 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 17 | Dorcas I. Wilson | 11 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 18 | Clara C. Wilson | 9 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 19 | Harry C. Wilson | 7 | son | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Andrew L. Shively | 21 | head | Waiter | Virginia |
| 21 | Margaret R. Shively | 21 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Joseph H. Carter | 63 | head | Owner And Operator | Virginia |
| 23 | Talitha F. Carter | 65 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Dennis G. Garrett | 47 | head | Fireman | Virginia |
| 25 | Myrtle G. Garrett | 43 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Thelma N. Garrett | 21 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Geraldine A. Garrett | 19 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 28 | Marion Garrett | 14 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 29 | Virginia F. Garrett | 9 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 30 | Myrtle G. Garrett | 8 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 31 | David G. Jr. Garrett | 3 | son | — | Virginia |
| 32 | Gentry Noble | 31 | head | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 33 | Hattie Noble | 31 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Ennis B. Noble | 13 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 35 | Leonade C. Noble | 10 | son | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Frank L. Noble | 7 | son | — | Virginia |
| 37 | Mary F. Noble | 2 | daughter | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Charles L. Maxey | 60 | head | Brick Maker | Virginia |
| 39 | Dollie E. Maxey | 40 | wife | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Eugene E. Maxey | 17 | son | New Worker | Virginia |
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)