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John Mcconnell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Arkansas
Our Model Tree links this John Mcconnell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Arkansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1862), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 78
b. ~1862
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Arkansas |
| Surname | McConnell |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Prairie Grove Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Township / Ward | Prairie Grove Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1862 |
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 Mcconnell | Head | — | 78 | ~1862 |
| William Mcconnell | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Elmonia Mcconnell | Spouse | — | 79 | ~1861 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Arkansas
Head, age 58
Washington, Arkansas · implied b. ~1862 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McConnell |
| Given Name | John S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | General Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Washington, Arkansas
Head, age 68
Washington, Arkansas · implied b. ~1862 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McConnell |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Washington-County, Arkansas
Head, age 78
Washington-County, Arkansas · implied b. ~1862 — 3 household members
| Surname | McConnell |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 78 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Prairie Grove Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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John Mcconnell
Head · 1940 · age 78 · b. ~1862 · Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Arkansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Arkansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00179-00769)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Emma Cook | 59 | Sister | Principal | Virginia |
| 42 | Magruder Cook | 16 | Nephew | — | Nebraska |
| 43 | Jane Cook | 14 | Niece | — | Nebraska |
| 44 | James Sisson | 52 | Head | Dentist | Missouri |
| 45 | Willella Sisson | 37 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 46 | Margaret Ella Sisson | 17 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 47 | James Henry Sisson | 15 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 48 | Charles Babb | 52 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 49 | Lilly Mae Babb | 52 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 50 | Mary Imogene Babb | 19 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Arkansas |
| 51 | Margaret Cazin | 75 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | James Shofner | 50 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 53 | Louella Shofner | 49 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 54 | Katie Shofner | 35 | Daughter | Technician | Arkansas |
| 55 | Gloria Opal Shofner | 19 | Maid | Maid | Arkansas |
| 56 | Walter Carl | 69 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 57 | Edna Carl | 62 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 58 | Jack S. Harlan | 43 | Head | Manager | Missouri |
| 59 | Kathleen Harlan | 42 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 60 | Jack Jr. Harlan | 15 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 61 | Robert Mccoy | 70 | Head | Manager | Arkansas |
| 62 | Pearl Mccoy | 62 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 63 | George Cox | 33 | Head | Manager | Arkansas |
| 64 | Eva Cox | 32 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 65 | Robert G. Cox | 9 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 66 | Joseph King | 52 | Head | Salesman | Arkansas |
| 67 | Watavice King | 48 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 68 | Allen King | 27 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 69 | Mary K. King | 19 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 70 | John Mcconnell THIS PERSON | 78 | Head | Agent | North Carolina |
| 71 | Elmonia Mcconnell | 79 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 72 | William Mcconnell | 37 | Son | Agent | Arkansas |
| 73 | Nathan Brooks | 47 | Head | Assistant Manager | Arkansas |
| 74 | Allie Brooks | 53 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 75 | Willard Brooks | 24 | Son | Veterinary | Arkansas |
| 76 | Frances Niehouse | 79 | Mother in law | — | Missouri |
| 77 | Ralph Harris | 43 | Head | Laborer | Arkansas |
| 78 | Bernice Harris | 41 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 79 | Virgie Mayberry | 72 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 80 | Abbie Lunsford | 69 | Sister | — | 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)