HJ
Harry Johnston — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Harry Johnston across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1900), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Harry S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Train Master |
| Industry | Steam R.R. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 4200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Train Master |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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 Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Johnston | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Lillian Johnston | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Ruth Johnston | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Joan Johnston | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Joan Johnston | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Harry Johnston | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Other, age 20
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1900 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Mail clerk |
| Industry | Railroad Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Erie, New …
Head, age 30
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1900 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Yardmaster |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 45 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Head, age 40
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1900 — 6 household members
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Harry S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Occupation | Train Master |
| Industry | Steam R.R. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 4200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Harry Johnston across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
Show:
This person
Anchor record
Harry Johnston
Head · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · New York
★ You are viewing this record
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Open full size
1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02836-00183)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | John R Robson | 6 | Son | — | New York |
| 42 | Alfred F Wickland | 50 | Head | Supt. Final Assembly | New York |
| 43 | Helen L Wickland | 41 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 44 | Valentine Schreiber | 77 | Head | — | New York |
| 45 | Julia M Schreiber | 76 | Wife | — | New York |
| 46 | Wm J Barnhard | 46 | Son in law | Manager Bond Sales | Colorado |
| 47 | Helen M Barnhard | 45 | Daughter | Substitute Teacher | New York |
| 48 | Wm J Jr Barnhard | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 49 | Albert G Kuppenstern | 51 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 50 | Margaret Kuppenstern | 51 | Wife | — | New York |
| 51 | Albert F Jr Kuppenstern | 21 | Son | Asst Salesman | New York |
| 52 | Harry S Johnston THIS PERSON | 40 | Head | Train Master | New Jersey |
| 53 | Lillian Johnston | 34 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 54 | Joan Johnston | 10 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 55 | Joan Johnston | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Ruth Johnston | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 57 | Carol Johnston | 4 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 58 | Warwick Rines Jewel | 58 | Head | Consulting Civil Engineer | Virginia |
| 59 | Gertrude H Jewel | 52 | Wife | — | W. Virginia |
| 60 | Lindsey S Jewel | 24 | Son | Chief Clerk | New York |
| 61 | Henry A Dalkey | 47 | Head | Wholesale Dealer | New York |
| 62 | Viola G Dalkey | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 63 | Geraldine Dalkey | 23 | Daughter | Inspector | New York |
| 64 | Alvin H Dalkey | 22 | Son | Truck Driver | New York |
| 65 | Eleanor A Dalkey | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 66 | Daniel P Moynihan | 42 | Head | Exec. V. Pres. | New York |
| 67 | Margaret M Moynihan | 40 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | Daniel P Moynihan | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 69 | Marguerita Moynihan | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Robert Moynihan | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 71 | Joan Moynihan | 7 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 72 | Geo. C. Jacobs | 55 | Head | Office Manager And Accountant | New York |
| 73 | Madeline A Jacobs | 55 | Wife | Gen'L Insurance Agent | New York |
| 74 | Evelyn H Grisom | 58 | Sister in law | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | John M Brendel | 41 | Head | Agent | New York |
| 76 | Adeline C Brendel | 40 | Wife | — | New York |
| 77 | Terry C Brendel | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 78 | Howard Culver | 38 | Head | Manag (Owner) & Distr | New York |
| 80 | Dorothy Culver | 33 | Wife | — | New York |
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)