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John Russell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Russell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Blair-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1896), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Blair-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Altoona City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Blair |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Locomotive Fireman |
| Industry | Steam Railway Yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 1750 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Locomotive Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Altoona City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Russell | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| John Russell | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| John Russell | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Eugene Russell | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Verna Russell | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1920
Blair, Pennsylvania
Other, age 24
Blair, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Steam railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Blair, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Blair, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1896
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Russel |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | P. R. R. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes WW |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 44
Blair-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1896 — 5 household members
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Altoona City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Blair |
| Occupation | Locomotive Fireman |
| Industry | Steam Railway Yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 1750 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links John Russell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Russell
Head · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Blair-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Blair-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03439-00216)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William E Mclaughlin | 24 | Son | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Alexander Mclaughlin | 20 | Son | Attendant | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | George E Brehman | 34 | Head | Asst. Chemist | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Ethel A B Brehman | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | George E Jr Brehman | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Richard D Brehman | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Carol Anne Brehman | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | William G Mayer | 55 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Alice I Mayer | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | George R Mayer | 32 | Head | Sign Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Mildred M B Mayer | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Russell T Mayer | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Paul L Kelley | 33 | Head | Sign Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Agnes C B Kelley | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Josephine A Kelley | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Mary Jane Kelley | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Eunice E Kelley | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Edward H B Hicks | 59 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Lottie M Hicks | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Gladys L Hicks | 30 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Dorothy M Hicks | 28 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Charles E Hicks | 21 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Harold E Hicks | 1 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Orlando E B Boffner | 53 | Head | Pipe Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Maude E B Boffner | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | John M Boffner | 26 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Winifred Boffner | 22 | Daughter-in-law | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Otto G B Coverlay | 53 | Head | Traveling Salesman | West Virginia |
| 29 | Martha M Coverlay | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | William M Hill | 58 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Selma M B Hill | 56 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 32 | Monroe W Hill | 19 | Son | Baker Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | John W Russell THIS PERSON | 44 | Head | Locomotive Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Verna J B Russell | 46 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 35 | John G Russell | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Eugene C Russell | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Virginia A Russell | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Albert G King | 55 | Head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Patricia L King | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
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)