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John Wagner — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Our Model Tree links this John Wagner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Kentucky (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Henry & Elmer — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Kentucky
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Kentucky |
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Auto Parts Dept |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1350 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Township / Ward | Louisville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Wagner | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Henry Wagner | Head | — | 64 | ~1876 |
| John Wagner | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Henry Wagner | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Catherine Wagner | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Kentucky
Son, age 4
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | John C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Jefferson, Kentucky
Son, age 14
Jefferson, Kentucky · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Son, age 24
Jefferson-County, Kentucky · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Louisville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Stock Clerk |
| Industry | Auto Parts Dept |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1350 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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 Wagner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Henry Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and father Elmer Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and father Henry Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catherine Wagner (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Henry Wagner
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Elmer Wagner
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Henry Wagner
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Wagner
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catherine Wagner
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Wagner
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Kentucky
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Sibling
Catherine Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 28
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 — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Kentucky
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01368-00193)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Laura Roache | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Betty J. Roache | 12 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 43 | Donald P. Roache | 9 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | Billie F. Roache | 7 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 45 | Charles C. Roache | 5 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 46 | Phyllis J. Roache | 3 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 47 | Joseph F. Blair | 34 | Head | Meter Reader | Kentucky |
| 48 | Martha E. Blair | 30 | Wife | Labeler | Kentucky |
| 49 | Joseph W. Blair | 15 | Son | — | Kentucky |
| 50 | Nana M. Blair | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 51 | Norma G. Blair | 8 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 52 | Jane D. Blair | 4 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 53 | Nanie C. Dant | 53 | Mother-in-law | — | Kentucky |
| 54 | Raymond H. Boss | 46 | Head | Proprietor | Kentucky |
| 55 | Louise M. Boss | 47 | Wife | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 56 | Aneta B. Boss | 14 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 57 | Mary T. Burton | 64 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 58 | Allen D. Burton | 38 | Son | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 59 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 60 | John Zimpelmann | 72 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 61 | Margaret Zimpelmann | 77 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 62 | John K. Zimpelmann | 42 | Son | Helper | Kentucky |
| 63 | Jacob H. L. Zimpelmann | 40 | Son | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 64 | Catherine R. Zimpelmann | 38 | Daughter | Packer | Kentucky |
| 65 | Elizabeth Zimpelmann | 69 | Sister | — | Kentucky |
| 66 | Henry J. Wagner | 64 | Head | Real Estate Agent | Kentucky |
| 67 | Catherine A. Wagner | 52 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 68 | Henry F. Wagner | 28 | Son | Rate Clerk | Kentucky |
| 69 | Catherine L. Wagner | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | Kentucky |
| 70 | John A. Wagner THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Stock Clerk | Kentucky |
| 71 | James B. Jameson | 77 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 72 | Ida M. Jameson | 68 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 73 | William A. Minkley | 34 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Kentucky |
| 74 | Dorothy F. Minkley | 32 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Frances W. Reid | 57 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 76 | Josephine F. Reid | 37 | Daughter | Cashier | Kentucky |
| 77 | Margaret N. Durbin | 33 | Daughter | Hand Press | Kentucky |
| 78 | Charles J. Schuman | 57 | Head | Proprietor | Kentucky |
| 79 | Louise M. Schuman | 49 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 80 | Charles J. Jr. Schuman | 29 | Son | Clerk | Kentucky |
Pedigree Summary
John + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)