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John Sherman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cumberland-County, Maine
Our Model Tree links this John Sherman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cumberland-County, Maine (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1899), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cumberland-County, Maine |
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Pipe fitter |
| Industry | Navy Yard |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Pipe Fitter |
| Township / Ward | Portland City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Sherman | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| John Sherman | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Phillip Sherman | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Eva Sherman | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cumberland, Maine
Head, age 21
Cumberland, Maine · implied b. ~1899 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John T. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Steamfitter Helper |
| Industry | Plumbing Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Cumberland, Maine
Head, age 31
Cumberland, Maine · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Steamfitter |
| Industry | Machinery Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 16 |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Cumberland-County, Maine
Head, age 41
Cumberland-County, Maine · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sherman |
| Given Name | John T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Occupation | Pipe fitter |
| Industry | Navy Yard |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links John Sherman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Sherman
Head · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · Maine
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1940 US Federal Census — Cumberland-County, Maine
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1940 US Federal Census — Cumberland-County, Maine
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01476-00318)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman E. Edwards | 55 | Head | Mail Handler | Maine |
| 2 | Ethel F. Edwards | 56 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 3 | William Healy | 30 | Lodger | — | Maine |
| 4 | Charles H. Cousin | 27 | Head | Shipper | Maine |
| 5 | Julia A. Cousin | 27 | Wife | Nurse | Maine |
| 6 | Horatio W. Maxfield | 47 | Head | Butcher | Maine |
| 7 | Inez R. Maxfield | 47 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 8 | Miles Maxfield | 18 | Son | — | Maine |
| 9 | Geo. Kelly | 26 | Head | Engineer | Maine |
| 10 | Madeline S. Kelly | 25 | Wife | Clerical Work | Maine |
| 11 | Byrdine Kelly | 1 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 12 | William E. Atwood | 52 | Head | Broker | Maine |
| 13 | Viola D. Atwood | 48 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 14 | Robert D. Atwood | 21 | Son | — | Maine |
| 15 | Stanley H. Atwood | 17 | Son | — | Maine |
| 16 | Geo. M. Atwood | 11 | Son | — | Maine |
| 17 | Harry E. Vail | 49 | Head | Peddler | New Hampshire |
| 18 | Anne Vail | 47 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 19 | Raymond H. Vail | 21 | Son | Driver | Maine |
| 20 | Lena M. Vail | 18 | Daughter | Tray Girl | Maine |
| 21 | John T. Sherman THIS PERSON | 41 | Head | Pipe Fitter | Maine |
| 22 | Eva M. Sherman | 41 | Wife | — | England |
| 23 | Barbara T. Sherman | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Maine |
| 24 | Phillip C. Sherman | 13 | Son | — | Maine |
| 25 | Edward Blackwell | 50 | Head | Custodian | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Lenora F. Blackwell | 48 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 27 | Dethina R. Blackwell | 22 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Maine |
| 28 | Harry R. Meader | 49 | Head | Electrician | Maine |
| 29 | Mary E. Meader | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 30 | Geo. H. Zentner | 46 | Head | Electrician | New York |
| 31 | Harriet M. Zentner | 36 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Geo. H. Jr. Zentner | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | Frank J. Zentner | 10 | Son | — | Maine |
| 34 | Della F. Tomlinson | 75 | Head | — | Maine |
| 35 | Nellie Tomlinson | 44 | Nurse | Nurse | Maine |
| 36 | Ben Woodbridge | 43 | Lodger | — | Maine |
| 37 | Adeline E. Ford | 68 | Head | Housekeeper | New York |
| 38 | Paul J. Grimmer | 54 | Head | Laborer | Canada French |
| 39 | Hazel J. Grimmer | 48 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | Louise J. Grimmer | 16 | Daughter | — | Maine |
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)