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John Kelly — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Tarrant-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this John Kelly across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Tarrant-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 77
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Canada
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Tarrant-County, Texas |
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fort Worth City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tarrant |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Yardman |
| Industry | Private Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 390 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada |
| Occupation | Yardman |
| Township / Ward | Fort Worth City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genevieve Champion | Daughter | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Bernice Kelly | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| John Kelly | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
| Barbara Champion | Other | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Charles Champion | Other | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| John Kelly | Son | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Catherine Kelly | Spouse | — | 75 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1920
Tarrant, Texas
Head, age 57
Tarrant, Texas · implied b. ~1863 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | J. A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| Year of Immigration | 1880 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Industry | Street R. R. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Year of Naturalization | 1885 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada |
1930
Tarrant, Texas
Head, age 67
Tarrant, Texas · implied b. ~1863 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | John D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1870 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Builder |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 2200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada |
1940
Tarrant-County, Texas
Head, age 77
Tarrant-County, Texas · implied b. ~1863 — 7 household members
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fort Worth City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Tarrant |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Yardman |
| Industry | Private Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 390 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada |
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Our Model Tree links John Kelly across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Kelly
Head · 1940 · age 77 · b. ~1863 · Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Tarrant-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Tarrant-County, Texas
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04186-00273)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrie Mae Walker | 57 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | James R. D. Rivers | 42 | Head | Driller | Texas |
| 3 | Bessie M. Rivers | 29 | Wife | Seamstress | Texas |
| 4 | George W. Bell | 27 | Head | Musician | Texas |
| 5 | Pauline O. Bell | 26 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 6 | George Ann Bell | 1 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 8 | John A. Kelly THIS PERSON | 77 | Head | Yardman | Canada |
| 9 | Catherine Kelly | 75 | Wife | — | Newfoundland |
| 10 | John Jr. Kelly | 49 | Son | Traveling Salesman | Texas |
| 11 | Bernice Kelly | 32 | Daughter | Cook | Texas |
| 12 | Charles Champion | 52 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 13 | Genevieve Champion | 48 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 14 | Barbara Champion | 15 | Granddaughter | — | Texas |
| 15 | Darnay E. Kelly | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 16 | Leah D. Kelly | 35 | Wife | Dental Helper | Texas |
| 17 | Edith Kelly | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 18 | Lela R. James | 80 | Head | — | Texas |
| 19 | Robert M. Sherrod | 41 | Head | Battery Maker | Kentucky |
| 20 | Catherine B. Sherrod | 41 | Wife | Bill Clerk | Texas |
| 21 | Robert Jr. Sherrod | 20 | Son | Helper | Texas |
| 22 | Williamson Sherrod | 16 | Son | Checker | Texas |
| 23 | John A. Sherrod | 14 | Son | — | Texas |
| 24 | Joe R. Sherrod | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 25 | Mina Mcmillan | 60 | Head | — | Texas |
| 26 | Pearl Mcmillan | 47 | Sister | Bookkeeper | Texas |
| 27 | Earl E. Beck | 46 | Head | Bootmaker | Texas |
| 28 | Lela S. D. Beck | 46 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Texas |
| 29 | Earline Beck | 19 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 30 | Isleta Beck | 17 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 31 | Harry Beck | 9 | Son | — | Texas |
| 32 | Jamella Beck | 7 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 33 | Willie H. Wilkerson | 27 | Head | Attendant | Texas |
| 34 | Mary Wilkerson | 26 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 35 | Pauline Wilkerson | 5 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 36 | James R. Wilkerson | 1 | Son | — | Texas |
| 37 | Betty B. Martin | 65 | Head | Operator | Wisconsin |
| 38 | James B. Arwine | 23 | Lodger | Killer | Texas |
| 39 | Francis B. Kelly | 55 | Lodger | Maid | Texas |
| 40 | Jack A. James | 65 | Lodger | Peddler | Texas |
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)