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Ben Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Des-Moines-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this Ben Johnson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Des-Moines-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Des-Moines-County, Iowa |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Ben H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Burlington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Des Moines |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Grain Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Burlington |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ben | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Sherwood | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Clara Sherwood | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Virginia Sherwood | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Kenneth Sherwood | Other | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Wayne Sherwood | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Ben Johnson | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Dorothy Johnson | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Donald Sherwood | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1910
Des Moines, …
Head, age 24
Des Moines, Iowa · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1906 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Repairer |
| Industry | Cars |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1920
Des Moines, …
Head, age 34
Des Moines, Iowa · implied b. ~1886 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Ben A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1904 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Floor Man |
| Industry | Grain Elevator |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Year of Naturalization | 1910 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Des Moines, …
Head, age 45
Des Moines, Iowa · implied b. ~1885 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Ben H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1902 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Steam Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2700 |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Des-Moines-County, Iowa
Head, age 56
Des-Moines-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1884 — 8 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Ben H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Burlington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Des Moines |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Grain Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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Ben Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Des-Moines-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Des-Moines-County, Iowa
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01156-00520)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Howard W. Koopman | 5 | Grand-son | — | Iowa |
| 42 | Michael J. Koopman | 4 | Grand-son | — | Iowa |
| 43 | Samuel L. Hyglund | 41 | Head | Mail Carrier | Iowa |
| 44 | Marie M. Hyglund | 39 | Wife | Housewife | Iowa |
| 45 | Ruth Ann Hyglund | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 46 | Richard W. Hyglund | 13 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 47 | Roy M. Helms | 48 | Head | Machinist | Indiana |
| 48 | Esther L. Helms | 42 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 49 | James L. Helms | 20 | Son | Presswork | Missouri |
| 50 | Robert J. Helms | 16 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 51 | Ronald J. Helms | 13 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Carl R. Zerneke | 43 | Head | Painter | Iowa |
| 53 | Louise O. Zerneke | 38 | Wife | Sealer | Iowa |
| 54 | Betty Louise Zerneke | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 55 | Jean Iris Zerneke | 11 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 56 | Mary A. Healy | 63 | Mother-in-law | Housewife | Iowa |
| 57 | Theo. W. Olson | 32 | Head | Auditor | Iowa |
| 58 | Marie J. Olson | 35 | Wife | Housewife | Iowa |
| 59 | Arthur S. Anderson | 42 | Head | Upholsterer | Iowa |
| 60 | Harriette M. Anderson | 42 | Wife | Housewife | Iowa |
| 61 | Donald S. Anderson | 9 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 62 | Birger P. Oebock | 48 | Head | Painter | Sweden |
| 63 | Sigrid M. Oebock | 48 | Wife | Housewife | Sweden |
| 64 | Frank G. Oebock | 24 | Son | Painter | Iowa |
| 65 | Lelas E. Oebock | 21 | Daughter-in-law | Housewife | Iowa |
| 66 | Marcia J. Oebock | 1 | Grand-daughter | — | Iowa |
| 67 | Beverly J. Oebock | 0 | Grand-daughter | — | Iowa |
| 68 | Thomas H. Mcelroy | 31 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 69 | Laura L. Mcelroy | 31 | Wife | Housewife | Iowa |
| 70 | Kenneth E. Mcelroy | 9 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 71 | Lucille B. Mcelroy | 7 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 72 | Ben H. Johnson THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Foreman | Sweden |
| 73 | Dorothy V. Johnson | 48 | Wife | Housewife | Sweden |
| 74 | Clara L. Sherwood | 21 | Daughter | Ind. Wkr. | Iowa |
| 75 | Kenneth L. Sherwood | 17 | Son-in-law | — | Iowa |
| 76 | Donald L. Sherwood | 15 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 77 | Virginia M. Sherwood | 12 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 78 | Wayne J. Sherwood | 6 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 79 | Donna J. Sherwood | 3 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 80 | Glen L. Chestnut | 25 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
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)