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Robert Johnston — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rutland-County, Vermont
Our Model Tree links this Robert Johnston across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rutland-County, Vermont (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rutland-County, Vermont |
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ira town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rutland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Rubbing bed |
| Industry | Marble |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1078 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Occupation | Rubbing Bed |
| Township / Ward | Ira Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Johnston | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Owen Johnston | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Robert Johnston | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Fletcher Johnston | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| May Johnston | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rutland, Vermont
Head, age 31
Rutland, Vermont · implied b. ~1889 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Robert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada |
| Occupation | Bed rubber |
| Industry | Marble mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | F |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | O |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1930
Rutland, Vermont
Head, age 41
Rutland, Vermont · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Robert H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Canada English |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Marble Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Rutland-County, Vermont
Head, age 51
Rutland-County, Vermont · implied b. ~1889 — 5 household members
| Surname | Johnston |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ira town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rutland |
| Occupation | Rubbing bed |
| Industry | Marble |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1078 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Johnston across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Johnston
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Vermont
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1940 US Federal Census — Rutland-County, Vermont
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1940 US Federal Census — Rutland-County, Vermont
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04235-00296)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Peck | 49 | Head | Farmer | Vermont |
| 2 | Helen Peck | 58 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 3 | Charles Gilmore | 55 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Vermont |
| 4 | Grace Gilmore | 52 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 5 | Shirley Gilmore | 19 | Daughter | Waitress | Vermont |
| 6 | Mary Johnston | 58 | Head | — | Vermont |
| 7 | Elizabeth Johnston | 34 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 8 | Robert Johnston | 33 | Son | Service Manager | New York |
| 9 | Wilfred Johnston | 39 | Head | Power Runner | Vermont |
| 10 | Mida Johnston | 29 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 11 | Edward Johnston | 3 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 12 | David Johnston | 2 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 13 | Varnum Mahuron | 48 | Head | Rubbing Bed | Vermont |
| 14 | Addie Mahuron | 47 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 15 | Ineze Parker | 72 | Mother-in-law | — | Vermont |
| 16 | Rita Gilmore | 32 | Maid | Maid | Vermont |
| 17 | Hallie Lincoln | 42 | Head | Lumberman | Vermont |
| 18 | Ella Lincoln | 42 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 19 | Alba A. Lincoln | 18 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 20 | Marion Lincoln | 9 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 21 | Donald Lincoln | 2 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 22 | Charles Weaver | 73 | Head | Farmer | Vermont |
| 23 | Minnie Weaver | 66 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 24 | Joseph Weaver | 23 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 25 | Charles Cramton | 49 | Head | Farmer Helper | Vermont |
| 26 | Julia Cramton | 52 | Wife | Poultryman | Vermont |
| 27 | Eva Crampton | 75 | Head | — | Vermont |
| 28 | Harrison Fish | 59 | Head | Farmer | Vermont |
| 29 | Carrie Fish | 58 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 30 | Lucelia Fish | 17 | Daughter | — | Vermont |
| 31 | Barbara Burditt | 19 | Daughter | Housekeeper | Vermont |
| 32 | Irene Burditt | 2 | Grand Child | — | Vermont |
| 33 | Paul White | 7 | State Ward | — | Vermont |
| 34 | Pauline White | 7 | State Ward | — | Vermont |
| 35 | Paul Crossman | 19 | Hired Hand | Hired Hand | Vermont |
| 36 | Robert Johnston THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Rubbing Bed | Vermont |
| 37 | May Johnston | 47 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 38 | Fletcher Johnston | 24 | Son | Truck Driver | Vermont |
| 39 | Owen Johnston | 19 | Son | New Worker | Vermont |
| 40 | Robert Johnston | 11 | Son | — | Vermont |
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)