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Charles Carlson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dakota-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Charles Carlson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dakota-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: South Dakota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dakota-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Carlson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Dakota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Farmington village |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Federal Intermediate Credit Bank |
| Industry | PW |
| Class of Worker | 3500 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | 42 |
| Birth State | South Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south dakota |
| Occupation | Federal Intermediate Credit Bank |
| Township / Ward | Farmington Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Carlson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Charles Carlson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Elva Swain | Other | — | 72 | ~1868 |
| John Carlson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Allan Carlson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Neil Carlson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Martha Carlson | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dakota, Minnesota
Head, age 31
Dakota, Minnesota · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Carlson |
| Given Name | Charles A |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Dakota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Swedish |
| Occupation | yes |
| Industry | Cashier |
| Class of Worker | Bank |
| Can Read | Swedish |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Sweden |
| Birth State | South Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south dakota |
1930
Dakota, Minnesota
Head, age 42
Dakota, Minnesota · implied b. ~1888 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Carlson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Dakota |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Farm Ins. Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | South Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south dakota |
1940
Dakota-County, Minnesota
Head, age 53
Dakota-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
| Surname | Carlson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Dakota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Farmington village |
| Occupation | Federal Intermediate Credit Bank |
| Industry | PW |
| Class of Worker | 3500 |
| Highest Grade | C 4 |
| 1935 Residence | 42 |
| Birth State | South Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south dakota |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Carlson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Carlson
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Dakota-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Dakota-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01917-00147)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick D. Vere | 6 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Helen W. Wright | 81 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 3 | John F. Whitcomb | 15 | Grandson | — | Minnesota |
| 4 | Leo C. Amundson | 42 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 5 | Thelma A. Amundson | 34 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 6 | Dennis L. Amundson | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | Carrie M. Curtis | 61 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Frank S. Wright | 59 | Brother | — | Wisconsin |
| 9 | William E. Snyder | 64 | Lodger | Building Construction | Indiana |
| 10 | Nellie E. Day | 52 | Head | Private Family | Minnesota |
| 11 | Bethel A. Day | 44 | Sister | Private Families | Minnesota |
| 12 | Roy A. Day | 40 | Brother | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 13 | Ellen A. Day | 72 | Aunt | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | Donald B. Whittier | 34 | Head | Woodcraft Mfg. Co. | Minnesota |
| 15 | Marguerite S. Whittier | 34 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 16 | Richard A. Whittier | 8 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 17 | Charles D. Whittier | 6 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 18 | Barbara J. Whittier | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 19 | Lena L. Yennie | 67 | Head | — | Switzerland |
| 20 | Charles A. Carlson THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Federal Intermediate Credit Bank | South Dakota |
| 21 | Martha S. Carlson | 55 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | John W. Carlson | 20 | Son | 78 | Minnesota |
| 23 | Allan A. Carlson | 18 | Son | Retail Hardware Store | Minnesota |
| 24 | Ruth L. Carlson | 15 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | Neil B. Carlson | 11 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 26 | Elva B. Swain | 72 | Sister in law | — | Wisconsin |
| 27 | Conrad Kraft | 67 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Catherine S. Kraft | 64 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 29 | Herbert B. Martin | 57 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 30 | Emma L. Martin | 65 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 31 | Dena Rothie | 63 | Sister in law | — | Minnesota |
| 32 | Gladys Griebie | 51 | Head | Retail General Store | Minnesota |
| 33 | Margaret H. Rankin | 79 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Mary E. Donaldson | 33 | Niece | Retail General Store | Minnesota |
| 35 | Carl S. Johnson | 52 | Head | Private Practice | North Dakota |
| 36 | Anna Johnson | 47 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 37 | Carl S. Johnson | 21 | Son | Beverage Bottling Company | Illinois |
| 38 | Harri M. Johnson | 19 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 39 | Wendell C. Johnson | 16 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | Cleone O. Burnett | 35 | Head | Parochial School | South Dakota |
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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)