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Arthur Olson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Dane-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this Arthur Olson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dane-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents George & George — first a son (b.~1909), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 31
b. ~1909
Male
Son
Born: Wisconsin
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dane-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Vermont Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dane |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | dairy farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 88 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Vermont Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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 Arthur | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Olson | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Amelia Olson | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| George Olson | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
Census Appearances
1910
Dane, Wisconsin
Son, age 1
Dane, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1909 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1920
Dane, Wisconsin
Son, age 10
Dane, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1910 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Dane, Wisconsin
Son, age 21
Dane, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1909 — 38 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Dane-County, Wisconsin
Son, age 31
Dane-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1909 — 3 household members
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Arthur |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Vermont Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dane |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | dairy farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 88 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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 Arthur Olson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father George Olson (~0.92 confidence) and father George Olson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Amelia Olson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Amelia Olson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Melia Olson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
George Olson
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
George Olson
b. ~1879
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Amelia Olson
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Amelia Olson
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Melia Olson
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Arthur Olson
Son · 1940 · age 31 · b. ~1909 · Wisconsin
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Dane-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Dane-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04471-00634)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Laverne Peterson | 9 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 42 | Ralph Peterson | 6 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 43 | Vernon Peterson | 4 | Son | 0 | Wisconsin |
| 44 | Doreen Peterson | 1 | Daughter | 0 | Wisconsin |
| 45 | George Olson | 61 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 46 | Amelia Olson | 57 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 47 | Arthur Olson THIS PERSON | 31 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 48 | Julius Steensrud | 52 | Head | Farm Operator | Wisconsin |
| 49 | Russell Steensrud | 26 | Son | Farm Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 50 | Arnold Steensrud | 19 | Son | Farm Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 51 | Ruth Steensrud | 16 | Daughter | Maid | Wisconsin |
| 52 | Charlotte Steensrud | 13 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 53 | Marlin Steensrud | 11 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 54 | Clarence Boe | 44 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 55 | Esther Boe | 33 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 56 | Carroll Boe | 11 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 57 | Harland Boe | 4 | Son | 0 | Wisconsin |
| 58 | Albert Steensrud | 58 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 59 | Alice Steensrud | 54 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 60 | Donald Steensrud | 25 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 61 | Joyce Steensrud | 23 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 62 | Darlene Steensrud | 20 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 63 | Carl Knudson | 55 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 64 | Clara Knudson | 50 | Wife | Housekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 65 | Paul Schlack | 76 | Uncle | Farm Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 66 | Alvin Jornsby | 32 | Hiredman | Farm Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 67 | Melvin Hauge | 46 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 68 | Eva Hauge | 36 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Evalene Hauge | 13 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Flora Belle Hauge | 10 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Carl Mickelson | 49 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Amy Mickelson | 46 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 73 | Donald Mickelson | 23 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 74 | Ivus Gilbertson | 60 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 75 | Ella Gilbertson | 55 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Glen Gilbertson | 26 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 77 | Grace Gilbertson | 19 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 78 | Viola Gilbertson | 15 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 79 | Billy Halverson | 48 | Head | Farm Owner | Norway |
| 80 | Orville Halverson | 22 | Son | Farmer | Wisconsin |
Pedigree Summary
Arthur
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)