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George Johnston — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this George Johnston across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1883), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Engraver |
| Industry | Photo Engraving |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 38 |
| Income (1939) | 1612 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Engraver |
| Township / Ward | Chicago |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Johnston | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| George Johnston | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Elsie Johnston | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 37
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1883 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Pressman |
| Industry | Paper Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 47
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1883 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Industry | Barber |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Head, age 57
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1883 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Occupation | Engraver |
| Industry | Photo Engraving |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 38 |
| Income (1939) | 1612 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links George Johnston across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Johnston
Head · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · Illinois
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00996-00901)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | James D Taylor | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Robert L Taylor | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Wayne Meeks | 17 | In law | Delivery | Texas |
| 44 | William Cashman | 70 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Genevieve Cashman | 28 | Daughter | Operator | Illinois |
| 46 | Edward Cashman | 21 | Son | Chauffeur | Illinois |
| 47 | Eugene Cashman | 18 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 48 | Margaret Sullivan | 33 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Margaret A Sullivan | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 50 | William P Sullivan | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 51 | George W Johnston THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Engraver | New York |
| 52 | Elsie A Johnston | 58 | Wife | — | Holland |
| 53 | Dorothy A Johnston | 22 | Daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 54 | Charles R Koser | 60 | Head | Repairman | Illinois |
| 55 | Anna M Koser | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Frank Romolo | 35 | Head | Clerk | Italy |
| 57 | Carmela M Romolo | 31 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Angelina Romolo | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Concetta M Romolo | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Angelo Romolo | 60 | Brother | Laborer | Italy |
| 61 | John Debuono | 70 | Father in law | Watchman | Italy |
| 62 | Winifred Brinkman | 46 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Martha Gochem | 23 | Daughter | Clerk | Illinois |
| 64 | Patricia Gochem | 22 | Daughter | Packer | Illinois |
| 65 | Sarah Leahy | 78 | Mother | — | Wisconsin |
| 66 | Carl Mangold | 22 | Roomer | Attendant | Illinois |
| 67 | Roone Bell | 19 | Roomer | Attendant | Illinois |
| 68 | James M Snyder | 34 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 69 | Helen Snyder | 28 | Wife | Secretary | Illinois |
| 70 | Isadore Pike | 43 | Head | Salesman | Yugoslavia |
| 71 | Jennie Pike | 32 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 72 | Marguerite Pike | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Joan F Pike | 8 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Olga F Pike | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Ellen E Miller | 48 | Head | Nurse | Iowa |
| 77 | Guido Morizone | 68 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Mamie Morizone | 45 | Daughter | Cashier | Illinois |
| 79 | Victor Morel | 44 | Head | Mechanic | France |
| 80 | Bertha Morel | 38 | Wife | — | Switzerland |
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)