James Johnston — US Census Records & Model Tree
We found 11549 free census records for James Johnston across 6 census years (1900–1950), in 50 states, DC, and 3 territories and 1887 counties. Each record includes our Model Tree — the same person linked across decades using machine learning, with per-link confidence scores.
James Johnston Census Records by State & County
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| Year | Name | Age | Location | Birthplace | Occupation | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | James Johnston | 33 | Marion-County, Indiana | Indiana | Finisher | Son |
| 1940 | James J. Johnston | 49 | Prowers-County, Colorado | Colorado | — | Son |
| 1930 | James Jr. Johnston | Westchester, New York | New York | — | Son | |
| 1920 | James Johnston | Douglas, Nebraska | Iowa | — | Daughter | |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 53 | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania | Ireland | Chauffeur | Head |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 25 | Lauderdale-County, Tennessee | Kentucky | Asst. Cashier | Son |
| 1940 | James S. Johnston | 20 | Marion-County, Kansas | Kansas | New Worker | Son |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 29 | Cloud-County, Kansas | Kansas | Farm | Head |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 54 | Queens-County, New York | England | Inspector | Head |
| 1940 | James B. Johnston | 66 | Pierce-County, North Dakota | Iowa | Farmer | Head |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 54 | Middlesex-County, Massachusetts | Scotland | Baker | Head |
| 1940 | James D Johnston | 45 | Bingham-County, Idaho | Utah | Vice President | Head |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 73 | Ontario-County, New York | Scotland | Farmer | Head |
| 1930 | James D. Johnston | Giles, Virginia | Virginia | Merchant | Head | |
| 1920 | James Johnston | Allegheny, Pennsylvania | Virginia | Laborer | Head | |
| 1930 | James Johnston | Bristol, Massachusetts | England | Laborer | Head | |
| 1930 | James Johnston | Chesterfield, Virginia | Scotland | Farmer | Head | |
| 1940 | James A. Johnston | 36 | Ringgold-County, Iowa | Iowa | Barber | Head |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 10 | Orleans-County, Louisiana | Louisiana | — | Son |
| 1910 | James A Johnston | Lonoke, Arkansas | Tennessee | Farmer | Head | |
| 1910 | James Johnston | Cabarrus, North Carolina | North Carolina | None | Son | |
| 1940 | James D. Johnston | 14 | Miller-County, Arkansas | Arkansas | Farm Labor | Son |
| 1910 | James Johnston | Cabarrus, North Carolina | North Carolina | Labour | Head | |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 15 | Polk-County, Minnesota | North Dakota | New Worker | Son |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 14 | Jefferson-County, Wisconsin | Wisconsin | — | Son |
| 1940 | James Johnston | 15 | Athens-County, Ohio | Ohio | — | Son |
| 1910 | James Johnston | Warren, Indiana | Indiana | — | Son | |
| 1930 | James Johnston | Cleveland, Oklahoma | Arkansas | Laborer Day | Son | |
| 1920 | James Johnston | Essex, New Jersey | Scotland | Apprentice | Son | |
| 1910 | James E. Johnston | Fremont, Idaho | Utah | Farmer | Head |
About James Johnston US Census Records & Model Tree
We've indexed 11549 free, proprietary US Census records for James Johnston across 1900–1950, covering 50 states, DC, and 3 territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Each record includes our Model Tree — a longitudinal reconstruction that links the same person across census decades using machine learning (XGBoost record linkage). Every link carries a confidence score: Verified (≥0.99), Confirmed (≥0.95), or Linked (lower confidence). This tells you not just what the census says, but how reliably we've connected records across time.
Every record also shows the full household — who James lived with, their ages, birthplaces, and occupations. For 1940 and 1950 records, you can view the original handwritten census page from the National Archives.
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- We have 11549 US Census records for James Johnston, from 1900 to 1950, across 50 states, DC, and 3 territories.
- You'll see James's age, birthplace, occupation, and relationship to the head of household — plus everyone else who lived in the same home. For 1940 and 1950 records, you can also view the original handwritten census page.
- Census records are a snapshot of a family every 10 years. You can follow James Johnston's household over time — see when children appear, when people move states, and who's living together. YourRoots connects census data with Tree Matching and AI tools so you can build out your tree faster.
- Yes. All James Johnston census records on YourRoots are free to search and view — no subscription required. We built our own index from the original federal census images.
- We have James Johnston records from the 1900 through 1950 US Federal Census, across 50 states, DC, and 3 territories. Use the year and state filters above to narrow your results.
- Start by narrowing the year and state. If you know an approximate birth year, use the age column to match — census age minus the census year gives you a birth year estimate. Household members, birthplace, and occupation help confirm you have the right person.
- The Model Tree is YourRoots' unique feature that links a person across multiple census decades and reconstructs their likely family — parents, siblings, spouse, and children — based on household patterns. It turns isolated records into a connected family network.
- All records originate from the US Federal Census microfilm digitized by NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). YourRoots re-indexed the original page images using modern AI, catching names and details that older transcriptions missed.