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John Kerr — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Erie-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this John Kerr across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Canada-English
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Erie-County, New York |
| Surname | Kerr |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Hoisting Engier |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1540 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
| Occupation | Hoisting Engier |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Kerr | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| John Kerr | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Michael Kerr | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| James Kerr | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Doris Kerr | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| John Kerr | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Katherine Kerr | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| George Kerr | Son | — | 3 | ~1937 |
Census Appearances
1930
Erie, New …
Head, age 32
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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Household
| Surname | Kerr |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1923 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada-English |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Industry | Buildings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 60 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Head, age 42
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1898 — 8 household members
| Surname | Kerr |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Canada-English |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Buffalo City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Hoisting Engier |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1540 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birthplace (normalized) | canada-english |
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Our Model Tree links John Kerr across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Kerr
Head · 1940 · age 42 · b. ~1898 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Erie-County, New York
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02838-00058)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmar Westad | 38 | Head | Mechanic | Norway |
| 2 | Eleanor Westad | 26 | Wife | — | New York |
| 3 | Martin Kenny | 41 | Head | Heating Repair | New York |
| 4 | Edward Kenny | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 5 | Robert Kenny | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 6 | Marylin Kenny | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 7 | Victor Rydell | 35 | Head | Chauffer | Sweden |
| 8 | Eva Rydell | 40 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 9 | Fred Loveless | 24 | Head | Assembler | New York |
| 10 | Margaret Loveless | 24 | Wife | — | New York |
| 11 | Donald Loveless | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 12 | Frank Gallagher | 45 | Head | Advertiser | Canada-English |
| 13 | Margaret Gallagher | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 14 | Chester Dick | 26 | Head | Press Operator | New York |
| 15 | Mary Dick | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 16 | Lorette Dick | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 17 | Norman Dick | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 18 | Richard Dick | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 19 | Elmer Kane | 37 | Head | Crane Operator | New York |
| 20 | Helen Kane | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 21 | Vincent Kane | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 22 | Anthony Brantner | 55 | Head | — | New York |
| 23 | Elizabeth Brantner | 52 | Wife | — | New York |
| 24 | Joseph Brantner | 19 | Son | Paper Hanger | New York |
| 25 | Mary Brantner | 17 | Daughter | Servant | New York |
| 26 | John Kerr THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Hoisting Engier | Canada-English |
| 27 | Katherine Kerr | 42 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 28 | John Kerr | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 29 | Michael Kerr | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 30 | James Kerr | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 31 | George Kerr | 3 | Son | — | New York |
| 32 | Madeline Kerr | 2 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 33 | Doris Kerr | 1 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 34 | Nicholas Schabio | 69 | Head | — | New York |
| 35 | Kenneth Schabio | 24 | Son | Laborer | New York |
| 36 | Doris Schabio | 22 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 37 | Norman Schabio | 19 | Son | Tree Clipper | New York |
| 38 | Verna Schabio | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
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)