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John Laughlin — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this John Laughlin across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Laughlin |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | C.O.D. Clerk |
| Industry | Main P.O. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | C.O.D. Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Laughlin | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Mary Breed | Other | — | 82 | ~1858 |
| Edward Laughlin | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mary Laughlin | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Thomas Laughlin | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Anita Laughlin | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Mary Laughlin | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| John Laughlin | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1930
Hudson, New …
Son, age 39
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Loughlin |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Radio |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 51
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1889 — 8 household members
| Surname | Laughlin |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Occupation | C.O.D. Clerk |
| Industry | Main P.O. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2300 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links John Laughlin across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Laughlin
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02401-00823)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Joseph Smit | 48 | Head | Automobile Blacksmith | Hungary |
| 42 | Susie Smit | 52 | Wife | — | New York |
| 43 | Hannah Hajzer | 80 | Mother-in-law | — | New York |
| 44 | Joseph Jr. Smit | 16 | Son | — | New York |
| 45 | Richard Smit | 34 | Boarder | Shipping Clerk | New Jersey |
| 46 | John Laughlin THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | C.O.D. Clerk | New Jersey |
| 47 | Mary Laughlin | 45 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 48 | Edward T. Laughlin | 19 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | John Laughlin | 17 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Mary Laughlin | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Anita Laughlin | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | Thomas Laughlin | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Mary Breed | 82 | Roomer | — | Ireland |
| 54 | Catherine A. Laughlin | 75 | Head | — | New York |
| 55 | Agnes Laughlin | 39 | Daughter | Saleslady | New Jersey |
| 56 | Julia Laughlin | 36 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 57 | Michael Muglo | 53 | Head | Cement Finisher | Italy |
| 58 | Madeline Muglo | 42 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 59 | Carol Muglo | 16 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 60 | John Muglo | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Michael Busch | 50 | Boarder | Elevator Operator | Poland |
| 62 | Anthony Calasurdo | 47 | Head | Track Walker | Italy |
| 63 | Philomena Calasurdo | 44 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 64 | Michael Calasurdo | 23 | Son | Animal Work | New Jersey |
| 65 | Joseph Calasurdo | 21 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 66 | Raphel Calasurdo | 18 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 67 | James Puglies | 41 | Head | Utility Man | Italy |
| 68 | Dora Puglies | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 69 | Marie Puglies | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 70 | Andrew Pinelli | 48 | Head | Foreman | Italy |
| 71 | Carmela Pinelli | 46 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 72 | Joseph Pinelli | 15 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | John Pinelli | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 74 | Andrew Jr. Pinelli | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | Anthony Pinelli | 9 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Theresa Pinelli | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Anthony Vario | 45 | Head | Deck Hand Fireman | Italy |
| 78 | Josephine Vario | 30 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 79 | Louis Vario | 12 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Rose Vario | 11 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
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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)