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John Cross — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cuyahoga-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this John Cross across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cuyahoga-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cuyahoga-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Cross |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Cleveland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cuyahoga |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Industry | Train Repair |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Township / Ward | East Cleveland |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Cross | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Nellie Cross | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Walter Cross | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| John Cross | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cuyahoga, Ohio
Head, age 28
Cuyahoga, Ohio · implied b. ~1892 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cross |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Engineering Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1916 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Cuyahoga, Ohio
Head, age 38
Cuyahoga, Ohio · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cross |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Yes |
| Industry | Pipe-fitter |
| Class of Worker | Steel mills |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Cuyahoga-County, Ohio
Head, age 48
Cuyahoga-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
| Surname | Cross |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | East Cleveland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cuyahoga |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Sheet Metal Worker |
| Industry | Train Repair |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links John Cross across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Cross
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Cuyahoga-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Cuyahoga-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03051-00191)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Vajda | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 2 | Alfred B. Vajda | 33 | Head | Train Director | Hungary |
| 3 | Elvira M. Vajda | 26 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Eileen M. Vajda | 3 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Robert A. Vajda | 0 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 6 | John Cross THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Sheet Metal Worker | England |
| 7 | Nellie Cross | 50 | Wife | — | England |
| 8 | Walter J. Cross | 22 | Son | Stock Boy | Ohio |
| 9 | Jack Cross | 19 | Son | Errand Boy | Ohio |
| 10 | Willis E. Mcmahan | 41 | Head | Spot Welder | Ohio |
| 11 | Anne Mcmahan | 54 | Wife | — | England |
| 12 | Mae M. Hodgson | 18 | Step Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Arthur H. Philipp | 32 | Head | Printer | Ohio |
| 14 | Ruth B. Philipp | 31 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 15 | Ruth A. Philipp | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Louise H. Hinz | 52 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 17 | John T. Groce | 33 | Son-in-law | Driver Truck | Ohio |
| 18 | Wilma M. Groce | 34 | Daughter | Dental Assistant | Ohio |
| 19 | Edithe W. Ebbie | 43 | Lodger | Beauty Operator | New York |
| 20 | Eugene P. Schafer | 38 | Head | Die Maker | Ohio |
| 21 | Edith E. Schafer | 33 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Richard B. Schafer | 10 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Walter G. Hamm | 61 | Head | Foreman | Missouri |
| 24 | Anna Hamm | 51 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 25 | George Swaton | 48 | Head | Loader | Ohio |
| 26 | Alice H. Swaton | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 27 | Robert G. Swaton | 9 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 28 | Minnie C. Nehls | 67 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
| 29 | Emma L. Pelkey | 60 | Head | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 30 | Minnie F. Pelkey | 50 | Sister | Seamstress | Ohio |
| 31 | Theo. N. Rhodes | 37 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 32 | Mae Rhodes | 36 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 33 | Lenard C. Rhodes | 10 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 34 | Beverly W. Greenslade | 29 | Head | Timekeeper | Ohio |
| 35 | Myra T. Greenslade | 28 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 36 | William M. Greenslade | 1 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 37 | James E. Greenslade | 1 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 38 | William Murray | 57 | Father-in-law | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Herbert Cobb | 54 | Head | Motorman | New York |
| 40 | Pearle E. Cobb | 51 | 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)