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John Goodwin — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Sangamon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this John Goodwin across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Sangamon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & John — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Sangamon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Goodwin |
| Given Name | John R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Book Keeper |
| Industry | National Bank |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Book Keeper |
| Township / Ward | Springfield City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Goodwin | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| John Goodwin | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Helene Goodwin | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Sangamon, Illinois
Son, age 5
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1915 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Goodwin |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Can Read | No |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Sangamon, Illinois
Son, age 16
Sangamon, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Goodwin |
| Given Name | John Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Sangamon-County, Illinois
Son, age 26
Sangamon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 3 household members
| Surname | Goodwin |
| Given Name | John R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Springfield City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Sangamon |
| Occupation | Book Keeper |
| Industry | National Bank |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Goodwin across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Goodwin (~0.92 confidence) and father John Goodwin (~0.92 confidence) and mother Helene Goodwin (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Goodwin
b. ~1882
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Goodwin
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Helene Goodwin
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Goodwin
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Illinois
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Sangamon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00884-00328)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lawrence Hayes | 28 | Head | Maintenance Man | Illinois |
| 42 | Effie Hayes | 25 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Helena F Frank | 44 | Head | Cook | Hungary |
| 44 | Marie H Frank | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 45 | Mary E Mcleister | 59 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 46 | Margaret Gatrel | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Joseph H Mitchell | 44 | Head | Truck Driver | Kansas |
| 49 | Emma S Mitchell | 44 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 50 | John J Bowen | 59 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Elizabeth Bowen | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 52 | John J, Jr Bowen | 28 | Son | Sign Installer | Illinois |
| 53 | Francis M Walton | 39 | Head | News Vendor | Illinois |
| 54 | Robert W Walton | 16 | Son | News Worker | Illinois |
| 55 | Arthur E Walton | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Charlotte A Walton | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Archie B Harris | 44 | Head | Foreman | Illinois |
| 58 | Eva M Harris | 21 | Daughter | Maid | Illinois |
| 59 | Jack L Harris | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Clarence D Fernandez | 37 | Head | Repair Man | Illinois |
| 61 | Irene M Fernandez | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Ronald G Fernandez | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Frank Ratter | 60 | Head | Miner | Germany |
| 64 | Joseph V Mernin | 30 | Head | Stationary Fireman | Illinois |
| 65 | Helen M Mernin | 28 | Wife | Factory Worker | Illinois |
| 66 | Jasper Jr Aiello | 40 | Head | Miner | Italy |
| 67 | Kate M Aiello | 34 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 68 | Jasper Iii Aiello | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Grace M Aiello | 11 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Jasper Sr Aiello | 81 | Father | — | Italy |
| 71 | George N Calver | 43 | Head | General Laborer | Ohio |
| 72 | Hazel H Calver | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Royal R Hinks | 29 | Head | Ticket Agent | Illinois |
| 74 | Madge G Hinks | 21 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Royal J, Jr Hinks | 0 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 76 | John Goodwin | 58 | Head | Sheet Metal Work | Illinois |
| 77 | Helene Goodwin | 56 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 78 | John R Goodwin THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Book Keeper | Illinois |
| 79 | Millie G Billerbeck | 73 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Calvin A Billerbeck | 31 | Son | Machine Operator | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
John
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)