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Carl Olson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Kent-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Carl Olson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Kent-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Olga & Andrew — first a head (b.~1903), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Kent-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Carl D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Warwick City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cellar attendant |
| Industry | Chemical goods |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Cellar Attendant |
| Township / Ward | Warwick City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Carl | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Olson | Head | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Arthur Olson | Other | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Mildred Olson | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Marjorie Olson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Carl Olson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Richard Olson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Son, age 17
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1903 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olsen |
| Given Name | Carl |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Mason Helper |
| Industry | Brick Masonry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Kent, Rhode …
Head, age 27
Kent, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1903 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Carl F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Cell tender |
| Industry | Chemical Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 17 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Kent-County, Rhode …
Head, age 37
Kent-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1903 — 6 household members
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Carl D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Warwick City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Kent |
| Occupation | Cellar attendant |
| Industry | Chemical goods |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Carl Olson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Olga Olsen (~0.92 confidence) and father Andrew Olsen (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Olga Olsen
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Andrew Olsen
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Carl Olson
Head · 1940 · age 37 · b. ~1903 · Rhode Island
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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 — Kent-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Kent-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03759-00012)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris Shippee | 21 | Head | Truck Driver | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Bernadette Shippee | 20 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Anthony La Plante | 26 | Head | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Robert J. O'Donnell | 22 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Anna O'Donnell | 21 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | Carol Ann O'Donnell | 1 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Robert E. O'Donnell | 52 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 8 | Vina O'Donnell | 47 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | Rita O'Donnell | 20 | Daughter | Cementer | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Agnes O'Donnell | 13 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Emma M. Ellis | 53 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Joseph H. Ellis | 28 | Son | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Carl D. Olson THIS PERSON | 37 | Head | Cellar Attendant | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Mildred E. Olson | 37 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | Carl Jr. Olson | 16 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Richard A. Olson | 13 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Marjorie J. Olson | 7 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Arthur V. Olson | 36 | Brother | Yard Man | Massachusetts |
| 19 | John Glancy | 49 | Head | Truck Driver | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Mary Glancy | 58 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Carl M. Grantmeyer | 57 | Head | Gasoline Station Proprietor | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Margaret M. Grantmeyer | 48 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Lyman E. Jones | 66 | Head | Carpenter | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Grace E. Jones | 50 | Wife | Automatic Furnace Operator | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Ralph E. Jones | 38 | Son | Painter Master | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Earl Chapman | 24 | Son | Roofer | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Elliot W. Beck | 39 | Head | Lineman | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Madeline P. Beck | 40 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Robert E. Beck | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Doris M. Beck | 12 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Kenneth H. Beck | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Donald A. Beck | 8 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Janet A. Beck | 3 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 34 | John De Vine | 52 | Head | Carpenter | New Jersey |
| 35 | Lillian H. De Vine | 43 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Kenneth H. De Vine | 24 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Emelia Guerremont | 63 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Albert Guerremont | 24 | Son | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Frederick W. Fraser | 50 | Head | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Sarah E. Fraser | 45 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
Pedigree Summary
Carl
Gen 1 · 2 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)