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John Hoover — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this John Hoover across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1928), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1928
Male
Son
Born: Ohio
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Hoover |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Columbus City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1928 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philbert Hoover | Daughter | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Phoebe Hoover | Spouse | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| Lowell Hoover | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Herbert Hoover | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| John Hoover | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Alston Hoover | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Alston Hoover | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1930
Franklin, Ohio
Son, age 2
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoover |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | W. Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Franklin-County, Ohio
Son, age 12
Franklin-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1928 — 7 household members
| Surname | Hoover |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 Hoover across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Hoover
Son · 1940 · age 12 · b. ~1928 · Ohio
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Sibling
Herbert Hoover
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lowell Hoover
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Alston Hoover
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Philbert Hoover
Sibling · 1940 · age 72
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 — Franklin-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03246-00007)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustaure Marilyn Sue Judson | 1 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 2 | W. H. Wulber | 46 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Ohio |
| 3 | Caroline Wulber | 46 | Wife | — | West Virginia |
| 4 | Otto W. Wulber | 27 | son | Clerk | Ohio |
| 5 | Gladys Foster | 25 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Luella Wilson | 18 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Frank Wilson | 16 | son | — | Ohio |
| 8 | Clarence Foster | 24 | son in law | Truck Driver | Ohio |
| 9 | Betty Unlam | 10 | grand daughter | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Alston Ira Hoover | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | W. Virginia |
| 11 | Phoebe Hoover | 72 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 12 | Alston Jr. Hoover | 16 | son | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Lowell Hoover | 14 | son | — | Ohio |
| 14 | John Hoover THIS PERSON | 12 | son | — | Ohio |
| 15 | Herbert Hoover | 11 | son | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Philbert Hoover | 72 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 17 | Val N. Matlock | 44 | Head | Stereotyper | Colorado |
| 18 | Irma C. B. Matlock | 45 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Regina Matlock | 14 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 20 | Philip Matlock | 11 | son | — | Ohio |
| 21 | Henry J. Wolpert | 72 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Anna E. Wolpert | 67 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Gladys M. Wolpert | 32 | daughter | Teacher | Ohio |
| 24 | Harry D. Smith | 46 | Head | Electrician | Ohio |
| 25 | Helva M. Smith | 45 | Wife | Sales Girl | Ohio |
| 26 | Rollie E. Werner | 45 | Head | Plasterer | Ohio |
| 27 | Goldie Werner | 43 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 28 | Meril Young | 42 | Head | Conductor | Ohio |
| 29 | Nellie Young | 44 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 30 | Madeline Young | 21 | daughter | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 31 | Geraldine Young | 19 | daughter | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 32 | Philip Young | 7 | son | — | Ohio |
| 33 | William R. Gilbert | 60 | Head | Passenger Conductor | England |
| 34 | Melva Gilbert | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 35 | Mildred Gilbert | 26 | daughter | Cashier | Ohio |
| 36 | Jack R. Gilbert | 20 | son | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Wendell Z. Shoppert | 38 | nephew | To Retailers Salesman | Ohio |
| 38 | Lawrence E. Edel | 44 | Head | Engineer | Ohio |
| 39 | Marie Edel | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 40 | Carrie E. Ireland | 75 | Mother | — | Ohio |
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)