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John Sheehan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this John Sheehan across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1867), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 73
b. ~1867
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Sheehan |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1867 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sheehan | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Adeline Sheehan | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Veronica Sheehan | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Sheehan | Head | — | 73 | ~1867 |
| Edward Sheehan | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| John Sheehan | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Elizabeth Sheehan | Spouse | — | 73 | ~1867 |
Census Appearances
1930
Richmond, New …
Other, age 62
Richmond, New Jersey · implied b. ~1868 — 50 household members
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Household
| Surname | Sheehan |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Inmate |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 73
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1867 — 7 household members
| Surname | Sheehan |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links John Sheehan across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Sheehan
Head · 1940 · age 73 · b. ~1867 · 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
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02406-00290)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Walter Connell | 35 | Head | Photo Engraver | New Jersey |
| 42 | Margaret Connell | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | Celine Connell | 10 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 44 | Rose Marie Connell | 8 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Patricia Connell | 4 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | Michael Tomucane | 66 | Head | — | Eire |
| 47 | Mary Tomucane | 64 | Wife | — | Eire |
| 48 | Matthew Tomucane | 23 | Son | Helper Machinist | New Jersey |
| 49 | Thomas Tomucane | 21 | Son | Jr. Chemist | New Jersey |
| 50 | Vincent Tomucane | 19 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 51 | Joseph Rooney | 58 | Head | School Teacher | New Jersey |
| 52 | Mary Rooney | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 53 | Catherine Rooney | 24 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 54 | William Rooney | 20 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | William V. Doil | 28 | Head | Agent | New Jersey |
| 56 | Adelaide Doil | 26 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | William Jr. Doil | 4 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Beverley Doil | 3 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Robert Doil | 0 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | Charles Mccolgan | 65 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 62 | Mary Mccolgan | 59 | Wife | — | New York |
| 63 | Margaret Mccolgan | 28 | Daughter | Operator | New York |
| 64 | T. Thomas Mccolgan | 25 | Son | Operator | New York |
| 65 | Joseph Mccolgan | 25 | Son | Baker | New Jersey |
| 66 | John Mccolgan | 23 | Son | Chauffeur | New Jersey |
| 67 | Agnes Mccolgan | 21 | Daughter | Typist | New Jersey |
| 68 | Celia Mccolgan | 19 | Daughter | Typist | New Jersey |
| 69 | Grace Mccolgan | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 70 | Edward Mccolgan | 63 | Brother | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 71 | Helen Hambly | 50 | Head | Receptionist | New Jersey |
| 72 | Claire Hambly | 34 | Sister | Typist | New Jersey |
| 73 | Paul Hambly | 13 | Nephew | — | New Jersey |
| 74 | John Sheehan THIS PERSON | 73 | Head | — | New York |
| 75 | Elizabeth Sheehan | 73 | Wife | — | New York |
| 76 | Adeline Sheehan | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 77 | John Jr. Sheehan | 20 | Son | Power Press Operator | New Jersey |
| 78 | Veronica Sheehan | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 79 | Elizabeth Sheehan | 15 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Edward Sheehan | 12 | Son | — | 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)