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John Donohue — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this John Donohue across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Donohue |
| Given Name | John P |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Donohue | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Patricia Donohue | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Andrew Donohue | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Mary Donohue | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Ellen Donohue | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Mary Donohue | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Andrew Donohue | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| John Pring | Other | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Kathleen Donohue | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
Census Appearances
1930
King, Washington
Son, age 7
King, Washington · implied b. ~1923 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Donahue |
| Given Name | John E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
King-County, Washington
Son, age 19
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1921 — 9 household members
| Surname | Donohue |
| Given Name | John P |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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 Donohue across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Donohue
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Washington
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Sibling
Ellen Donohue
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Donohue
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Andrew Donohue
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kathleen Donohue
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Patricia Donohue
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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 — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04374-00917)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harlan R Winkler | 16 | Son | — | Washington |
| 42 | Arthur H Winkler | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 43 | Albert G Collier | 55 | Head | Baker | England |
| 44 | Birdie M Collier | 41 | Wife | Bakery Helper | Kansas |
| 45 | Robert R Sheehan | 21 | Step-son | Salesman-Buyer | Washington |
| 46 | Adam M Michaud | 52 | Head | Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 47 | Lunda S Michaud | 52 | Wife | — | No. Carolina |
| 48 | Percival L Burns | 55 | Head | Office Work | Washington |
| 49 | Martha L Burns | 53 | Wife | Garment Maker | Sweden |
| 50 | Lloyd V Weber | 36 | Head | Mgr. Coal Stoker | Washington |
| 51 | Hazel E Weber | 36 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Washington |
| 52 | Abel V Backman | 35 | Head | Molder | Sweden |
| 53 | Beatrice E Backman | 46 | Wife | Bus. Maid-Waitress | Sweden |
| 54 | Billy Malcolm Backman | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 55 | Frank L Holstrom | 31 | Nephew | Bar Tender | Colorado |
| 56 | Andrew F Donohue | 63 | Head | Patrolman | Ireland |
| 57 | Mary Donohue | 49 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 58 | Andrew H Donohue | 21 | Son | — | Washington |
| 59 | John P Donohue THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | — | Washington |
| 60 | Mary R Donohue | 18 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 61 | Patricia A Donohue | 14 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 62 | Ellen M Donohue | 11 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 63 | Kathleen T Donohue | 6 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 64 | John S Pring | 76 | Lodger | — | Canada English |
| 65 | Nellie Kenyon | 68 | Head | Houseworker | Wisconsin |
| 66 | Francis L Hobart | 79 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 67 | Alice R Hobart | 80 | Wife | — | Canada English |
| 68 | Alice P Frederick | 64 | Daughter | Retired Teacher | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Julius M Stoen | 51 | Head | Gas Station Operator | Minnesota |
| 70 | Clara Stoen | 47 | Wife | Cook | So. Dakota |
| 71 | Ardelle C Stoen | 22 | Daughter | Nurse | Canada |
| 72 | Viola L Stoen | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | Montana |
| 73 | Carl O Anderson | 37 | Head | Dentist | So. Dakota |
| 74 | Gertrude O Anderson | 37 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 75 | Geraldine Anderson | 10 | Daughter | — | So. Dakota |
| 76 | Ted O Anderson | 8 | Son | — | So. Dakota |
| 77 | Robert B Leishman | 38 | Head | Mortician & Undertaker | Canada English |
| 78 | Vera M Leishman | 37 | Wife | — | Utah |
| 79 | Vera L Leishman | 12 | Daughter | — | Utah |
| 80 | Joyce E Leishman | 3 | Daughter | — | Washington |
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)