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John Robertson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this John Robertson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Brick Layer |
| Industry | Building Cont. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Brick Layer |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 Robertson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Henry Robertson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Catherine Robertson | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Kings, New …
Other, age 30
Kings, New York · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Grocery Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1917 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Hudson, New …
Head, age 40
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1890 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1922 |
| Age at First Marriage | 35 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Instalayer |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 48
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1892 — 3 household members
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Brick Layer |
| Industry | Building Cont. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links John Robertson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Robertson
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · 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-t0627-02409-00216)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ernest Stenlake | 30 | Head | Clerk | England |
| 42 | Henrietta Stenlake | 28 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | John Robertson THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Brick Layer | Scotland |
| 44 | Catherine Robertson | 48 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Henry Robertson | 8 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Edward Berry | 32 | Head | Driver | New Jersey |
| 47 | Mary A. Berry | 26 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 48 | Eleanor Berry | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 49 | Edward Berry | 3 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 50 | Almo D. Marsetta | 34 | Head | Body-Planer-Case | Italy |
| 51 | Charles Marsetta | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | Josephine Audriz | 33 | Head | Leather | Florida |
| 53 | Nick Audriz | 19 | Brother | Leather Cutter | Penn |
| 54 | Frank D. Faherty | 30 | Head | Workman | New Jersey |
| 55 | Grace Faherty | 30 | Wife | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 56 | Anna E. B. Rentopp | 58 | Head | Cleaner | New Jersey |
| 57 | Virginia Rentopp | 23 | Daughter | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 58 | White Patric Rentopp | 54 | Brother | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Frank H. G. Cavanagh | 50 | Head | Lieutenant Guard Force | New Jersey |
| 60 | Margaret A. Cavanagh | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | William Boney | 36 | Head | Electrician | New Jersey |
| 62 | Antoinette Boney | 31 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | William Jr. Boney | 1 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 64 | John Lockmeyer | 40 | Head | Engineer | New Jersey |
| 65 | Margaret Lockmeyer | 36 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 66 | Theodore Teeter | 38 | Head | Steel Pliner | New York |
| 67 | Edith Q. Teeter | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 68 | Betty Teeter | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 69 | Aileen Teeter | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | Barbara Teeter | 8 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Martha Long | 24 | Sister-in-law | Checkers | New Jersey |
| 72 | John Smart | 61 | Head | Stationary Fireman | New Jersey |
| 73 | Anna Q. Smart | 57 | Wife | New Worker | New Jersey |
| 74 | Leo Smart | 38 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 75 | Charles F. A. Bostwick | 53 | Head | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 76 | Helen Bostwick | 39 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Helene Bostwick | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 78 | James R. Degnan | 64 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 79 | Elizabeth Degnan | 62 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Joseph Bostwick | 46 | Head | Checker | New Jersey |
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)