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John Huff — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Daviess-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this John Huff across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Daviess-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Daviess-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pattonsburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Daviess |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 22 |
| Income (1939) | 352 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Pattonsburg City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 Huff | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Nettie Huff | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Geraldine Huff | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1920
Daviess, Missouri
Head, age 40
Daviess, Missouri · implied b. ~1880 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | John T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Daviess, Missouri
Head, age 49
Daviess, Missouri · implied b. ~1881 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | John T |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steam RR |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 500 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Daviess-County, Missouri
Head, age 59
Daviess-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Huff |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pattonsburg City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Daviess |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Road project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 22 |
| Income (1939) | 352 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links John Huff across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Huff
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Missouri
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Daviess-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Daviess-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02102-00009)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jesse Jr. Walker | 39 | Son | Carpenter Helper | Missouri |
| 42 | Harrison Walker | 77 | Brother | — | Missouri |
| 43 | Bertram L. Pierce | 67 | Lodger | Retail Salesman | Kentucky |
| 44 | Henry O. Schmeddler | 65 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 45 | Bertha Schmeddler | 59 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 46 | Paul Schmeddler | 30 | Son | Track Laborer | Missouri |
| 47 | Mildred Schmeddler | 24 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 48 | Junior Schmeddler | 21 | Son | Chauffeur | Missouri |
| 49 | Neva J. Schmeddler | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 50 | Harris E. Waggoner | 56 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 51 | Lulu Waggoner | 52 | Wife | Cook | Missouri |
| 52 | Arthur Waggoner | 27 | Son | Carpenter | Missouri |
| 53 | Harvey Waggoner | 25 | Son | Attendant | Missouri |
| 54 | Alfred Waggoner | 21 | Son | Carpenter | Missouri |
| 55 | Gladys Burton | 32 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 56 | Jack Burton | 11 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 57 | Norman Burton | 9 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 58 | Phyllis Burton | 6 | Granddaughter | — | Nebraska |
| 59 | Charles O. Dewell | 60 | Head | Patrolman | Missouri |
| 60 | Anis A. Dewell | 77 | Mother | — | Iowa |
| 61 | Leon A. Dewell | 34 | Head | Messenger | Missouri |
| 62 | Iva C. Dewell | 33 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 63 | Leana C. Dewell | 3 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 64 | Norman A. Dewell | 2 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 65 | Elza O. Marshall | 54 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 66 | Ida Marshall | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 67 | John Doty | 26 | Son-in-law | Farm Laborer | Missouri |
| 68 | Lucy May Doty | 19 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 69 | William H. Brodbeck | 72 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 70 | Sarah J. Brodbeck | 68 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 71 | Eloise Brodbeck | 45 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 72 | Paul Brodbeck | 36 | Son | House To House Salesman | Missouri |
| 73 | Verna O. Dilley | 35 | Head | Dish Washer | Missouri |
| 74 | Norma Jean Dilley | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 75 | John S. Huff THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 76 | Nettie Huff | 50 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 77 | Geraldine Huff | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 78 | Rufus A. Johnson | 62 | Head | Water Pumper | Missouri |
| 79 | Mildred Johnson | 27 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 80 | Oliver O. Smedeer | 26 | Head | Farm Laborer | Oklahoma |
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)