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John Henry — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Henry across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Phila R Transit |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 250 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Console Henry | Daughter | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| John Henry | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Walter Henry | Son | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Adrie Henry | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1900
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 26
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1874 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Driver - Horse Cart |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 31
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1879 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 1 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Cleaner |
| Industry | Depot |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 42
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Steam Laundry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 40.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 62
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Phila R Transit |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 250 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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John Henry
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03725-00523)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Charles Anderson | 56 | Lodger | Elevator Operator | Penna |
| 42 | Margarette Miles | 28 | Lodger | Maid | Maryland |
| 43 | John Henry THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Porter | Maryland |
| 44 | Adrie Henry | 62 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Walter J Henry | 43 | Son | Janitor | Maryland |
| 46 | Console Henry | 41 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 47 | James Levin | 70 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 48 | Elizabeth Levin | 65 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 49 | James W Levin | 39 | Son | Helper | Penna |
| 50 | Catherine Levin | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | Penna |
| 51 | Estelle Collins | 60 | Head | Housekeeper | Virginia |
| 52 | Lavena Gibson | 60 | Lodger | Domestic | Virginia |
| 53 | Harry Cloker | 32 | Head | Grocer | South Carolina |
| 54 | Charlotte Cloker | 28 | Wife | — | New York |
| 55 | Mary Cleveland | 23 | Cousin | Maid | South Carolina |
| 56 | Louise Mack | 52 | Head | Custodian | South Carolina |
| 57 | Roselle Mack | 45 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 58 | Isabelle Foster | 63 | Mother-in-law | — | Georgia |
| 59 | Rubin Mcallister | 47 | Brother-in-law | Crane Operator | Georgia |
| 60 | John Green | 39 | Head | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 61 | Mary Green | 39 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 62 | Hoffman Howard | 22 | Stepson | New Worker | New Jersey |
| 63 | Christopher Green | 55 | Lodger | — | South Carolina |
| 64 | Eliza Green | 53 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 65 | Millard Boles | 30 | Lodger | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 66 | Arnold Kearney | 42 | Head | Mail Carrier | North Carolina |
| 67 | Henrietta Kearney | 42 | Wife | Teacher | New Jersey |
| 68 | Thelma Greenlee | 23 | Sister-in-law | Student | New Jersey |
| 69 | Gertrude Collins | 34 | Head | Sewing | Virginia |
| 70 | Inez Collins | 21 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 71 | Raymond Collins | 18 | Son | New Worker | Virginia |
| 72 | Upahur Collins | 17 | Son | New Worker | Virginia |
| 73 | Sanders Pollick | 59 | Head | Mail Carrier | Maryland |
| 74 | Ada Pollick | 54 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 75 | Mabel Pollick | 12 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 76 | Oscar Morgan | 46 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 77 | Ida Morgan | 48 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 78 | Eppsie Morgan | 20 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Penna |
| 79 | Kathleen Wharton | 39 | Head | Maid | Penna |
| 80 | Bell Brown | 33 | Lodger | Laundress | Delaware |
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)