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John Mcclain — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this John Mcclain across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Arkansas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | McClain |
| Given Name | John T |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Holly Springs Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Holly Springs Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mcclain | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Ellie Mcclain | Daughter | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Mollie Mcclain | Spouse | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Katherine Mcclain | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dallas, Arkansas
Head, age 43
Dallas, Arkansas · implied b. ~1877 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McClain |
| Given Name | John L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen'l Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1930
Dallas, Arkansas
Head, age 54
Dallas, Arkansas · implied b. ~1876 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McClain |
| Given Name | John D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Road Master |
| Industry | County Highway |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $5 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
1940
Dallas-County, Arkansas
Head, age 69
Dallas-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
| Surname | McClain |
| Given Name | John T |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Arkansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Holly Springs Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farming |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | arkansas |
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Our Model Tree links John Mcclain across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Mcclain
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Arkansas
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00133-00185)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary E Lonsdale | 68 | Mother | — | Arkansas |
| 42 | Lonnie Lonsdale | 36 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 43 | Ezra Lonsdale | 35 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 44 | Virginia Lonsdale | 17 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 45 | Iona Lonsdale | 15 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 46 | John T D Hardiman | 62 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 47 | Cora Hardiman | 60 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 48 | John T Jr Hardiman | 18 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 49 | Ruby Jean Hardiman | 14 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 50 | Daniel S Coleman | 69 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 51 | Lillie Mae Coleman | 61 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 52 | Horace L Coleman | 43 | Son | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 53 | David Benjamin Coleman | 34 | Son | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 54 | Elizabeth Coleman | 41 | Daughter | Operator | Arkansas |
| 55 | Hershel L Coleman | 30 | Son | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 56 | Earl L Stafford | 50 | Head | Contractor | Arkansas |
| 57 | Annie L Stafford | 50 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | Herman C Stafford | 25 | Son | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 59 | John R Letot | 19 | Nephew | Laborer | Indiana |
| 60 | Regna Decal Mcclain | 41 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 61 | Bettie Ann Mcclain | 42 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 62 | Olen J Mcclain | 15 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 63 | Mary Lee Mcclain | 13 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 64 | Bobbie John Mcclain | 10 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 65 | Ruby Beatrice Mcclain | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | Arkansas |
| 66 | Columbus D Penix | 32 | Head | Operator | Arkansas |
| 67 | Armida Penix | 30 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 68 | Helen Marie Price | 7 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 69 | Odessa Harris | 20 | Lodger | Cook | Arkansas |
| 70 | Wiley York | 18 | Lodger | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 71 | Freddie York | 17 | Lodger | — | Arkansas |
| 72 | Thomas R Galloway | 49 | Head | Operator | Arkansas |
| 73 | Jessie Clyde Galloway | 36 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 74 | Roscoe M Viller | 18 | Lodger | Helper | Arkansas |
| 75 | John T Mcclain THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 76 | Mollie A Mcclain | 71 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 77 | Ellie Mcclain | 37 | Daughter | Operator | Arkansas |
| 78 | Katherine Mcclain | 34 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 79 | Harry H Fielder | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Arkansas |
| 80 | Pauline Fielder | 19 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
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)