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Joseph Higgins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allen-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Higgins across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allen-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allen-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | Joseph A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allen |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Navy |
| Industry | U.S. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 80 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Navy |
| Township / Ward | Ft Wayne |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Higgins | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| John Higgins | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| John Higgins | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Leonard Higgins | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Amy Higgins | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Laverne Higgins | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Mary Higgins | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Rose Higgins | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Joseph Higgins | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1930
Allen, Indiana
Son, age 9
Allen, Indiana · implied b. ~1921 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Heggens |
| Given Name | Joseph C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Allen-County, Indiana
Son, age 19
Allen-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1921 — 9 household members
| Surname | Higgins |
| Given Name | Joseph A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allen |
| Occupation | Navy |
| Industry | U.S. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 80 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| 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 Joseph Higgins across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Joseph Higgins
Son · 1940 · age 19 · b. ~1921 · Indiana
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Sibling
John Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leonard Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Laverne Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clifford Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rose Higgins
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
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 — Allen-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Allen-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01116-00755)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen W Clark | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Carl E Wilcoxson | 24 | Head | Watchman | Indiana |
| 3 | Myrtle M Wilcoxson | 22 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Conrad S Wilcoxson | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Elsie Kummer | 46 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 6 | Emma Kummer | 62 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Julia Kummer | 84 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 8 | Harvey A Arnold | 71 | Head | Cashier | Indiana |
| 9 | Nellie R Arnold | 71 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 10 | John W Higgins | 51 | Head | Custodian | Illinois |
| 11 | Amy C Higgins | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 12 | John Q Higgins | 20 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 13 | Joseph A Higgins THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Navy | Indiana |
| 14 | Mary T Higgins | 17 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Clifford G Higgins | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Laverne V Higgins | 12 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Rose A Higgins | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Leonard P Higgins | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Leonard E Sheets | 38 | Head | Brakeman | Indiana |
| 20 | Mable M Sheets | 34 | Wife | Presser | Indiana |
| 21 | Jean B Sheets | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Thomas E Sheets | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Joan L Sheets | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Margaret Garboden | 57 | House Keeper | Housework | Indiana |
| 25 | John G Mcmaken | 47 | Head | Toolmaker | Indiana |
| 26 | Elva C Mcmaken | 44 | Wife | Winder | Indiana |
| 27 | Margaret M Mcmaken | 23 | Daughter | Winder | Indiana |
| 28 | John D Mcmaken | 19 | Son | Clerk | Indiana |
| 29 | Frank K Miller | 60 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 30 | Minnie A Miller | 57 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Lavon A Miller | 25 | Daughter | Wrapper | Indiana |
| 32 | Ralph J Miller | 21 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 33 | Clarence R Redding | 48 | Head | Pressman | Indiana |
| 34 | Cecelia A Redding | 47 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 35 | Mary J Redding | 21 | Daughter | Winder | Indiana |
| 36 | Leo S Andorfer | 34 | Head | Pressman | Indiana |
| 37 | Theresa E Andorfer | 43 | Sister | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Joseph C Nau | 51 | Head | Receiving Clerk | Indiana |
| 39 | Mary M Nau | 24 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 40 | James Mattes | 6 | Ward | — | Indiana |
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)