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Charles Hoffman — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Charles Hoffman across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ramsey-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1877), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1877
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ramsey-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 51 |
| Income (1939) | 254 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Township / Ward | St Paul City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1877 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hoffman | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Ronald Hoffman | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Charles Hoffman | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Anna Hoffman | Spouse | — | 64 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 42
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1878 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Industry | Railroad Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 52
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Head, age 63
Ramsey-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1877 — 4 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | Charles H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Occupation | Messenger |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 51 |
| Income (1939) | 254 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Hoffman across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Hoffman
Head · 1940 · age 63 · b. ~1877 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Ramsey-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01995-00052)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard A Dabolow | 13 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Bertha Winslow | 54 | Mother | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Irene D'Irole | 34 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
| 4 | Edward H Moeller | 60 | Head | Helper | Minnesota |
| 5 | Marie A Moeller | 48 | Wife | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 6 | Leonard L Moeller | 24 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | Catherine M Moeller | 17 | Daughter | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 8 | Beverly True | 9 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | Gloria Roschayko | 6 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
| 10 | John Gibson | 25 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
| 11 | Guy R Olson | 35 | Head | Assistant Foreman | Wisconsin |
| 12 | Esther H Olson | 30 | Wife | — | No. Dakota |
| 13 | James P Mustard | 69 | Head | Switch Board Operator | Germany |
| 14 | Della M Mustard | 60 | Wife | Printer | Minnesota |
| 15 | Charles C Nelson | 60 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 16 | Rose M Nelson | 53 | Wife | Yard Man | Minnesota |
| 17 | Clinton M Nelson | 38 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 18 | Anthony D Nelson | 30 | Son | Recreation Worker | Minnesota |
| 19 | Elinor M Nelson | 27 | Daughter | Sales Clerk | Minnesota |
| 20 | Randolph Monson | 41 | Head | House Work | Minnesota |
| 21 | Mathilda M Monson | 42 | Wife | Dress Maker | Wisconsin |
| 22 | Janice M Monson | 18 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 23 | Robert J Monson | 15 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 24 | Richard C Monson | 13 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | Irene B Monson | 11 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 26 | Donald J Monson | 9 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 27 | Marilyn A Monson | 6 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Gerald J Monson | 1 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 29 | Roy W Batman | 51 | Head | Brakeman | Iowa |
| 30 | Sara A Batman | 49 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Margaret M Batman | 24 | Daughter | Switch Board Operator | Minnesota |
| 32 | Kathleen J Batman | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | Minnesota |
| 33 | Charles H Hoffman THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Messenger | Wisconsin |
| 34 | Anna B Hoffman | 64 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 35 | Ronald H Hoffman | 26 | Son | Press Operator | Minnesota |
| 36 | Charles H Jr Hoffman | 20 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 37 | Arthur G Synstegard | 42 | Head | Policeman | Minnesota |
| 38 | Fern M Synstegard | 32 | Wife | Hostess | Minnesota |
| 39 | Bernice Synstegard | 24 | Sister in law | Waitress | Minnesota |
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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)