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John Middleton — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wicomico-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this John Middleton across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wicomico-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Delaware
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wicomico-County, Maryland |
| Surname | Middleton, |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Election District 4, Pittsville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wicomico |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
| Township / Ward | Election District 4 Pittsville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linnie Middleton | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| John Middleton | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Raymond White | Other | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Shirley White | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Mary White | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Lillian Middleton | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wicomico, Maryland
Head, age 47
Wicomico, Maryland · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Middleton |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1930
Wicomico, Maryland
Head, age 58
Wicomico, Maryland · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Middleton |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Nursery |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
1940
Wicomico-County, Maryland
Head, age 68
Wicomico-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1872 — 6 household members
| Surname | Middleton, |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Delaware |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Election District 4, Pittsville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wicomico |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Delaware |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | delaware |
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Our Model Tree links John Middleton across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Middleton
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Wicomico-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Wicomico-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01563-00146)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lella Duke | 56 | — | — | Maryland |
| 2 | John P. Farlow | 51 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 3 | M. Louise Farlow | 25 | Daughter | Check Offener | Maryland |
| 4 | Harry O. Brittingham | 60 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 5 | I. Gertrude Brittingham | 60 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 6 | Walter G. Brittingham | 38 | Head | Parts Manager | Delaware |
| 7 | Georgia L. Brittingham | 34 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 8 | Walter G. Jr. Brittingham | 6 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 9 | Robert O. Smith, | 24 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 10 | M. Elsie Smith, | 23 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 11 | May D. Hamblin, | 66 | Head | Teacher | Maryland |
| 12 | Gertrude Hamblin, | 63 | Sister | Teacher | Maryland |
| 13 | Ernest B. Simmons | 67 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 14 | Sarah E. Simmons | 59 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 15 | Marion T. Parker, | 10 | Boarder | — | Maryland |
| 16 | Eleanor C. Davis, | 62 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 17 | William C. Davis, | 30 | Son | Operator Machine | Maryland |
| 18 | Elizabeth L. Davis, | 19 | Daughter in law | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Maud C. Davis, | 30 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 20 | Covington Campbell, | 80 | Head | Retired | Maryland |
| 21 | Alice E. Campbell, | 76 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 22 | E. Fred Kelly, | 41 | Head | Mail Carrier | Maryland |
| 23 | Edith F. Kelly, | 30 | Wife | Shipping Clerk | Maryland |
| 24 | Virgie L. Dennis, | 50 | Head | — | Maryland |
| 25 | Lester P. Baker, | 35 | Head | Farmer | Maryland |
| 26 | Alice M. Baker, | 28 | Wife | Seamstress | Maryland |
| 27 | Norman T. Baker, | 9 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 28 | Harley T. Donaway | 26 | Head | Attendant | Maryland |
| 29 | Ethel S. Donaway | 28 | Wife | Seamstress | Maryland |
| 30 | John J. Middleton, THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | — | Delaware |
| 31 | Linnie C. Middleton, | 65 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 32 | Lillian Middleton, | 28 | Daughter | Recreation Work | Maryland |
| 33 | Mary K. White, | 34 | Daughter | Paper Hanger | Maryland |
| 34 | Raymond E. White, | 12 | Grandson | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Shirley M. White, | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Maryland |
| 36 | John F. Baker, | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Delaware |
| 37 | Olive Baker, | 32 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 38 | Mary E. Baker, | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 39 | Melton Bozman, | 25 | Nephew | — | Delaware |
| 40 | Katherine Grosvenor, | 62 | Head | — | Maryland |
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)