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John Cain — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Humphreys-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this John Cain across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Humphreys-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1911), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1911
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Humphreys-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Cain |
| Given Name | John P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Humphreys |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Bridge work |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 390 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Mcewen |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Cain | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Joseph Cain | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Lewis Cain | Son | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| John Cain | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Jean Cain | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| John Cain | Head | — | 29 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1930
Cheatham, Tennessee
Son, age 19
Cheatham, Tennessee · implied b. ~1911 — 8 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cain |
| Given Name | John D |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Humphreys-County, Tennessee
Head, age 29
Humphreys-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1911 — 6 household members
| Surname | Cain |
| Given Name | John P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Humphreys |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Bridge work |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 390 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Tennessee |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links John Cain across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Cain
Head · 1940 · age 29 · b. ~1911 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Humphreys-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Humphreys-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03907-00391)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nancy Arrington | 25 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 42 | Mary Knight | 39 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 43 | Cristine Sheehy | 20 | Sister | Machine Operator | Tennessee |
| 44 | William Sheehy | 21 | Brother | Presser | Tennessee |
| 45 | Ruby Gaultney | 18 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Michigan |
| 46 | James Hickerson | 55 | Lodger | State Road Work | Tennessee |
| 47 | Hamilton Burnett | 10 | Lodger | — | Tennessee |
| 48 | Lois Nichols | 15 | Lodger | — | Tennessee |
| 49 | William M. May | 81 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 50 | Laura J. May | 73 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 51 | Samuel E. Patterson | 23 | Head | Roadwork | Tennessee |
| 52 | Eva Lee Patterson | 21 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 53 | Jeanette Patterson | 1 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 54 | Ellen Hughey | 69 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 55 | Azlee Hughey | 39 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 56 | Loisy Stringer | 66 | Sister | — | Tennessee |
| 57 | John P. Cain THIS PERSON | 29 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 58 | Elsie Cain | 29 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 59 | Jean Cain | 7 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 60 | John P. Jr. Cain | 5 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 61 | Joseph Cain | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 62 | Lewis Cain | 1 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 63 | Elmer C. Strand | 58 | Head | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 64 | Aline Strand | 50 | Wife | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 65 | Margaret Strand | 21 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 66 | Durward Strand | 14 | Son | Newsboy | Tennessee |
| 67 | Mable Morris | 45 | Head | Recreation Leader | Tennessee |
| 68 | Lansford Morris | 18 | Son | Office Work | Tennessee |
| 69 | Joe Patterson | 27 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 70 | Inez Patterson | 25 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | Joart Patterson | 5 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 72 | Inoma Patterson | 3 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 73 | Paul Westbrook | 33 | Head | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 74 | Ellen Westbrook | 24 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 75 | Ned E. Ridings | 53 | Head | Carpenter | Tennessee |
| 76 | Allie Ridings | 48 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 77 | Robert Jr. Ridings | 23 | Son | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 78 | Millard Ridings | 21 | Son | Truck Driver | Tennessee |
| 79 | Clara R. Ridings | 19 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Ned E. Ridings | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
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)