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Charles Welch — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Charles Welch across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hennepin-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hennepin-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Paper Ruler |
| Industry | Book Binding |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Paper Ruler |
| Township / Ward | Minneapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Welch | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Lillian Welch | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1894 |
| Charles Welch | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hennepin, Minnesota
Head, age 30
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Roller |
| Industry | Printing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Hennepin, Minnesota
Head, age 40
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | Charles C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Paper Ruler |
| Industry | Whlsl. Paper Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Head, age 50
Hennepin-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Occupation | Paper Ruler |
| Industry | Book Binding |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links Charles Welch across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Welch
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01988-00234)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William E. Dubke | 42 | Head | Fireman | Minnesota |
| 2 | Clara G. Dubke | 40 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 3 | Arlyce B. Dubke | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 4 | Charles E. Welch THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Paper Ruler | Illinois |
| 5 | Lillian B. Welch | 46 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 6 | Evelyn M. Welch | 21 | Daughter | Power Machine Operator | Minnesota |
| 7 | James A. Williams | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Minnesota |
| 8 | Marion S. Williams | 23 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | Janice A. Williams | 0 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 10 | James E. Williams | 36 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 11 | Ava R. Williams | 28 | Wife | Saleswoman | Minnesota |
| 12 | Charles E. Duncan | 48 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 13 | Lillian Duncan | 47 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | Joel Carling | 60 | Head | Plumber | Sweden |
| 15 | Olga A. Carling | 54 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 16 | Charles O. Nelson | 80 | Father-in-law | — | Sweden |
| 17 | Lloyd C. Meinke | 32 | Head | Delivery Salesman | Minnesota |
| 18 | Geraldine A. Meinke | 32 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 19 | Donna J. Meinke | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 20 | Lloyd A. Meinke | 7 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 21 | Harry W. Mcalpin | 66 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 22 | Mamie Mcalpin | 64 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 23 | John S. Weller | 64 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Matilda Weller | 62 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 25 | William M. Furlong | 47 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 26 | Claire Furlong | 46 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 27 | Adolph L. Green | 39 | Head | Electrician | Minnesota |
| 28 | Phillis C. Green | 38 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 29 | Charlotte P. Green | 5 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 30 | Theodore A. Olson | 46 | Head | Weather Strip Contractor | Minnesota |
| 31 | Clare M. Olson | 37 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 32 | William F. Nothing | 43 | Head | Delivery Salesman | Illinois |
| 33 | Francis H. Nothing | 43 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 34 | Robert W. Nothing | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Richard F. Nothing | 14 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 36 | Melvin E. Butler | 33 | Head | Customers Man | Minnesota |
| 37 | Grace C. Butler | 33 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 38 | David J. Butler | 4 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 39 | Brooks A. Butler | 1 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | Minna Mix | 77 | Mother-in-law | — | Germany |
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)