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John Holden — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Albany-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this John Holden across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Albany-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Albany-County, New York |
| Surname | Holden |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waterford |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1440 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Township / Ward | Colonnie |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Holden | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Floyd Taylor | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Marion Holden | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| John Holden | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Harriet Taylor | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| John Holden | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Frances Holden | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Kenneth Holden | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Albany, New …
Head, age 34
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Holden |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Boilermaker |
| Industry | NYCRR |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1892 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Albany, New …
Head, age 44
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1886 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Holden |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Albany-County, New …
Head, age 54
Albany-County, New York · implied b. ~1886 — 8 household members
| Surname | Holden |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Waterford |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1440 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | New York |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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John Holden
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Albany-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Albany-County, New York
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39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02457-00679)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bernadine Hennessy | 21 | Daughter | Child'S Nurse | New York |
| 42 | Francis Hennessy | 19 | Son | Laboratory | New York |
| 43 | Edward Hennessy | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 44 | Agnes Hennessy | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 45 | James Rumsey | 36 | Head | Watchman | New York |
| 46 | Ida Rumsey | 33 | Wife | — | New York |
| 47 | Ida G. Heller | 56 | Mother | Saleswoman | New York |
| 48 | John Holden THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Boiler Maker | England |
| 49 | Frances Holden | 52 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Kenneth Holden | 24 | Son | Copy Holder | New York |
| 51 | Charles Holden | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 52 | John Jr. Holden | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 53 | Marion Holden | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 54 | Floyd Taylor | 24 | Son-in-law | Printer | New York |
| 55 | Harriet Taylor | 24 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 56 | Kenneth G. Tighe | 29 | Head | Mail Clerk | New York |
| 57 | Mary Tighe | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 58 | Harry Hennis | 72 | Head | Chain Maker | Ohio |
| 59 | Hettie Hennis | 70 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Millard F. Hennis | 25 | Son | Pilot | Virginia |
| 61 | Saverio Russo | 59 | Head | — | Italy |
| 62 | Louise Russo | 49 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 63 | Leo Russo | 22 | Son | Carpenter | New York |
| 64 | Albert Tisonelli | 22 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | New York |
| 65 | Rose Tisonelli | 19 | Daughter | Presser | New York |
| 66 | Jane Peters | 69 | Head | — | New York |
| 67 | Francis J. Peters | 25 | Grandson | Clerk | New York |
| 68 | Francis H. Peters | 39 | Head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 69 | Marie H. Peters | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 70 | Francis H. Jr. Peters | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 71 | Rose Mary Peters | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 72 | William Peters | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 73 | Robert G. Peters | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 74 | William P. Beetar | 40 | Head | Inspector | New York |
| 75 | Mary A. Beetar | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 76 | William Jr. Beetar | 15 | Son | Paper Boy | New York |
| 77 | Walter G. Beetar | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 78 | William Beetar | 66 | Father | Cutter Cutter | New York |
| 79 | Elizabeth Beetar | 61 | Mother | — | New York |
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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)