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Will Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cumberland-County, Maine
Our Model Tree links this Will Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cumberland-County, Maine (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cumberland-County, Maine |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Will W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Private business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Township / Ward | Portland City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 Will | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Jones | Other | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Ada Easton | Other | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Ruth Johnson | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Will Johnson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Will Johnson | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cumberland, Maine
Head, age 40
Cumberland, Maine · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Will N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Plumbing Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| 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 51
Cumberland, Maine · implied b. ~1879 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | William W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Plumbing |
| Industry | Steam fitting |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Cumberland-County, Maine
Head, age 61
Cumberland-County, Maine · implied b. ~1879 — 5 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Will W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Portland city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cumberland |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Industry | Private business |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 348 |
| Highest Grade | H 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links Will Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Will Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 61 · b. ~1879 · 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-t0627-01476-00723)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ira R. Tupper | 52 | Head | — | Maine |
| 2 | Frank B. Tupper | 25 | Son | Teacher | Maine |
| 3 | Ruth B. Tupper | 17 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 4 | Charles R. Tupper | 22 | Son | Elevator Man | Maine |
| 5 | Dorrett B. Tupper | 22 | Daughter-in-law | Registered Nurse | Maine |
| 6 | Charles R. Jr. Tupper | 0 | Grandson | — | Maine |
| 7 | Percy L. Roberts | 57 | Brother | Electrical Engineer | Maine |
| 8 | Milton D. Proctor | 52 | Head | College President | New York |
| 9 | Ethel D. Proctor | 58 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | George W. Stevens | 68 | Head | Fireman Captain | Maine |
| 11 | Elizabeth Stevens | 62 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 12 | Jeanette Mueller | 34 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Maine |
| 13 | Charles H. Tracy | 63 | Head | Mail Clerk | Maine |
| 14 | Nellie I. Tracy | 62 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 15 | George E. Donnelly | 63 | Head | Dairyman | Maine |
| 16 | Nellie A. Donnelly | 62 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 17 | Albert S. Cressey | 59 | Head | Elevator Feeling | Maine |
| 18 | Ethel G. Cressey | 62 | Wife | Teacher | Maine |
| 19 | Mary Bailey | 88 | Lodger | — | Maine |
| 20 | Albert C. Clement | 57 | Head | Supt. Supply & Maintenance | Colorado |
| 21 | Maude E. Clement | 57 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 22 | Roland M. Bennett | 32 | Head | Accountant | Maine |
| 23 | Irene G. Bennett | 24 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 24 | Alexander Di Matteo | 27 | Head | Salesman | Vermont |
| 25 | Virginia Di Matteo | 29 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 26 | Alexander Jr. Di Matteo | 5 | Son | — | Maine |
| 27 | Arthur Dow | 63 | Head | Proprietor | Maine |
| 28 | Sarah C. Dow | 61 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 29 | John C. Dow | 25 | Son | Salesman | Maine |
| 30 | Marjorie F. Dow | 21 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 31 | Will W. Johnson THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Plumber | Maine |
| 32 | Ruth Johnson | 57 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 33 | Will W. Johnson | 21 | Son | Plumber'S Helper | Maine |
| 34 | Harrison Jones | 23 | Lodger | French Teacher | New Jersey |
| 35 | Ada M. Easton | 47 | Sister | — | Maine |
| 36 | Albert G. Bennett | 30 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Florence M. Bennett | 34 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 38 | Carmen L. Bennett | 4 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 39 | Dolores K. Bennett | 2 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 40 | Charles E. Leavitt | 29 | Head | Retired Shop Manager | New Hampshire |
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)