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John Devine — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allen-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this John Devine across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allen-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allen-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Devine |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fort Wayne |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allen |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Dairy |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Fort Wayne |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Devine | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Gertrude Devine | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Callistus Devine | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| William Devine | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Richard Devine | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Robert Devine | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Marie Devine | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Thomas Devine | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Allen, Indiana
Son, age 11
Allen, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Devine |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Allen-County, Indiana
Son, age 21
Allen-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1919 — 8 household members
| Surname | Devine |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fort Wayne |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allen |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Dairy |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 266 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 John Devine across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Devine
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Indiana
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Sibling
Richard Devine
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Devine
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marie Devine
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Devine
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Devine
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Allen-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Allen-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01115-00500)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matilda Nohr | 57 | Head | Seamstress | Indiana |
| 2 | Carl J. Pfister | 37 | Head | Auto-Salesman | Oklahoma |
| 3 | Agnes C. Pfister | 28 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Carl J. Pfister | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Mary L. Lember | 25 | Lodger | Stenographer | Indiana |
| 6 | Helen L. Shear | 24 | Lodger | Cashier | Indiana |
| 7 | Carl C. Bohn | 28 | Head | Radio Repairman | Ohio |
| 8 | Katherine R. Bohn | 23 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 9 | Frank P. Haggard | 52 | Father-in-law | Drill Press Operator | Indiana |
| 10 | Helen R. Haggard | 47 | Mother-in-law | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Callistus J. Devine | 48 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 12 | Gertrude M. Devine | 50 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | John A. Devine THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Stock Clerk | Indiana |
| 14 | Robert J. Devine | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Marie T. Devine | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Richard J. Devine | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 17 | William E. Devine | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Thomas J. Devine | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 19 | William J. Alter | 59 | Head | Drill Press Operator | Indiana |
| 20 | Bertha M. Alter | 54 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 21 | Carl A. Alter | 29 | Son | Office Clerk | Indiana |
| 22 | Alma E. Alter | 23 | Daughter | Private Stenographer | Indiana |
| 23 | Edgar J. Alter | 22 | Son | Messenger | Indiana |
| 24 | Robert N. Alter | 19 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 25 | Marie E. Alter | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Flora M. Butler | 66 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Helene A. Kuttner | 71 | Head | — | Germany |
| 28 | Harold N. Mettler | 40 | Son-in-law | Clerk | Indiana |
| 29 | Helen P. Mettler | 38 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Bernard J. Mettler | 12 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Helen M. Mettler | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Indiana |
| 32 | John P. Mettler | 4 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Gertrude C. Kuttner | 44 | Daughter | Registered Nurse | Indiana |
| 34 | Ray F. Gochenour | 43 | Head | Machine Operator | Indiana |
| 35 | Margaret L. Gochenour | 41 | Wife | Sales Clerk | Indiana |
| 36 | Dean F. Gochenour | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Charles J. Felts | 57 | Head | Barrel Steamer | Indiana |
| 38 | Anna M. Felts | 51 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 39 | James J. Jr. Kimble | 23 | Head | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 40 | Verdonna C. Kimble | 21 | Wife | Sales Clerk | Indiana |
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)