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John Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this John Sherman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Frank & Margaret — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 1830 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Sherman | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Frank Sherman | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| John Sherman | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Margaret Sherman | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 3
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 13
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 23
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 1830 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links John Sherman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Frank Sherman (~0.92 confidence) and mother Margaret Sherman (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Frank Sherman
b. ~1884
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Margaret Sherman
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Sherman
Son · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Indiana
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Sibling
Rosemary Sherman
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01129-00970)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Minnie C Poehler | 60 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Calvin E Clugston | 39 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 43 | Nellie O Clugston | 43 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Alma Louise Clugston | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 45 | William Calvin Clugston | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 46 | Vera Rose Clugston | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Virgil Eugene Clugston | 7 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Gabe Lucas | 45 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 49 | Bertha E Lucas | 43 | Wife | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 50 | Juanita M Lucas | 19 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Leland R Lucas | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Eugene Milton Lucas | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Herman Pieper | 46 | Head | Machinist | Germany |
| 54 | Mary O Pieper | 45 | Wife | — | France |
| 55 | Clarence Pieper | 18 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Eugene Biehlen | 21 | Nephew | Machinist | Indiana |
| 57 | John T Montgomery | 45 | Head | Pressman | Indiana |
| 58 | Marie Montgomery | 36 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 59 | Robert J Montgomery | 18 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 60 | George E Montgomery | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Lonnie A Smith | 47 | Head | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 62 | Emma J Smith | 47 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 63 | Raymond A Smith | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 64 | Alberta H Smith | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 65 | John D Smith | 45 | Head | Assistant Foreman | Kentucky |
| 66 | Lucy L Smith | 41 | Wife | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 67 | Grace A Smith | 21 | Daughter | Operator | Indiana |
| 68 | Dorothy L Smith | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | Indiana |
| 69 | Ethridge D Smith | 19 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 70 | Gladys B Smith | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 71 | John D Jr Smith | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Archie A Winano | 51 | Head | Painter | Indiana |
| 73 | Maude M Winano | 52 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 74 | Flora Helen Winano | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 75 | Alberta Mann | 18 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Rex E Mann | 20 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Indiana |
| 77 | Frank Sherman | 56 | Head | Boiler Maker | Ohio |
| 78 | Margaret E Sherman | 53 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 79 | John Sherman THIS PERSON | 23 | Son | Boiler Maker | Indiana |
| 80 | Rosemary Sherman | 21 | Daughter | Laborer | Indiana |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
John + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)