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Andrew Peterson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Andrew Peterson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 75
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Norway
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Andrew |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
| Township / Ward | Tacoma |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Andrew | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Peterson | Head | — | 75 | ~1865 |
| Carl Peterson | Son | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Johanna Peterson | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1910
Kitsap, Washington
Head, age 45
Kitsap, Washington · implied b. ~1865 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Andrew |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Years Married | 7 |
| Year of Immigration | 1882 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Truck farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1920
Kitsap, Washington
Head, age 55
Kitsap, Washington · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Andrew |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Industry | Navy Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Year of Naturalization | 1900 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1930
King, Washington
Head, age 66
King, Washington · implied b. ~1864 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Andrew |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Head, age 75
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1865 — 3 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Andrew |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 75 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
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Andrew Peterson
Head · 1940 · age 75 · b. ~1865 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04388-00915)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth Lodge | 69 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 42 | James W. Lodge | 42 | Son | County Clerk | Washington |
| 43 | Stanley W. Gillies | 50 | Head | Resawer | Washington |
| 44 | Marie Gillies | 56 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Fremont S. Oliver | 37 | Head | Fire Repairman | Minnesota |
| 46 | Bella Oliver | 37 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 47 | Arthur H. Jordan | 39 | Head | Manager | Minnesota |
| 48 | Elizabeth Jordan | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Terriel Jordan | 5 | Son | — | Washington |
| 50 | Diane Jordan | 3 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 51 | James M. Garbell | 32 | Head | Office Clerk | Washington |
| 52 | Elizabeth J. Garbell | 24 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 53 | James M. Garbell | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 54 | John P. Johnson | 74 | Head | — | Denmark |
| 55 | Dianna Johnson | 80 | Wife | — | Denmark |
| 56 | Leroy W. Craig | 40 | Head | County Clerk | Iowa |
| 57 | Ruth A. Craig | 37 | Wife | — | Alaska |
| 58 | William Craik | 55 | Head | Stock Clerk | Ireland |
| 59 | Anna D. Craik | 55 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 60 | Peter J. Mcsherry | 50 | Head | Brick Mason | Minnesota |
| 61 | Clara M. Mcsherry | 43 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 62 | Thomas J. Mcsherry | 17 | Son | Paper Blocker | Minnesota |
| 63 | Selma A. Mylhre | 36 | Head | Teacher | Washington |
| 64 | Paul A. Mylhre | 9 | Son | — | Washington |
| 65 | Philip C. Mylhre | 7 | Son | — | Washington |
| 66 | Andrew Peterson THIS PERSON | 75 | Head | — | Norway |
| 67 | Johanna Peterson | 70 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 68 | Carl Peterson | 40 | Son | House Painter | Norway |
| 69 | Anna E. Kuber | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Ella M. Donovan | 79 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Emerson Donovan | 45 | Son | Surveyor | Minnesota |
| 72 | Emmett S. Brittney | 48 | Head | Civil Engineer | Washington |
| 73 | Ruby L. Brittney | 47 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 74 | Robert E. Brittney | 19 | Son | New Worker | Washington |
| 75 | Alice Brittney | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 76 | Fern M. Stier | 43 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 77 | Roy E. Stier | 22 | Son | — | Washington |
| 78 | Marilyn J. Stier | 9 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 79 | Wm G. Thompson | 22 | Lodger | Salesman | Nebraska |
| 80 | John C. Crimp | 22 | Lodger | Salesman | Washington |
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)