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Charles Olson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Charles Olson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1900), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norton twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Norton Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Olson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Margaret Olson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Clifford Olson | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Charles Olson | Head | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Charles Olson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Emily Olson | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Robert Olson | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Alice Olson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Dorothy Olson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Head, age 30
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1900 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Charles S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Occupation | Automobile Repair |
| Industry | Garage |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Head, age 40
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1900 — 9 household members
| Surname | Olson |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norton twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Olson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Olson
Head · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01794-00302)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth Gaston | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Charles A. Olson THIS PERSON | 40 | Head | Mechanic | Michigan |
| 43 | Emily Olson | 35 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 44 | Charles Jr. Olson | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Lewis M. Olson | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Margaret E. Olson | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 47 | Clifford E. Olson | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Robert E. Olson | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 49 | Alice J. Olson | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Dorothy J. Olson | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Jacob E. Quisenberry | 28 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 52 | Emma X. Quisenberry | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Ann M. Quisenberry | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 54 | Joseph J. Quisenberry | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 55 | John A. Quisenberry | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Ray Franklin | 27 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 57 | Gaynell Franklin | 19 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Richard L. Brooks | 34 | Head | Pattern Maker | Michigan |
| 59 | Gertrude A. Brooks | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Ronald L. Brooks | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Kenneth J. Brooks | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Jimmy J. Brooks | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Wayne R. Brooks | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 64 | Louis F. Dusenberry | 25 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 65 | Nellie O. Dusenberry | 20 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Robert W. Dusenberry | 0 | Infant | — | Michigan |
| 67 | Daniel C. Weaver | 28 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 68 | Nellie M. Weaver | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Barbara E. Weaver | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Nancy M. Weaver | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Donald D. Willett | 47 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Margaret Willett | 37 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Everett A. Beals | 27 | Head | Caretaker | Michigan |
| 74 | Thelma H. Beals | 22 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Everett Jr. Beals | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Robert E. Beals | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Clarence E. Beals | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 78 | Elizabeth J. Beals | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Edgar C. Barton | 34 | Head | Press Operator | Michigan |
| 80 | Virginia Barton | 25 | Wife | — | Michigan |
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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)