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Edward Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Edward Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ramsey-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ramsey-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Drain Layer |
| Industry | Sewer Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Occupation | Drain Layer |
| Township / Ward | St Paul City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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 Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Nelson | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Edward Nelson | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Anna Nelson | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 36
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1902 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Freight Depot |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 46
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Sewer Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Head, age 56
Ramsey-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1884 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Drain Layer |
| Industry | Sewer Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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Our Model Tree links Edward Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edward Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · 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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01994-00234)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Audrey Mueller | 13 | Granddaughter | — | Minnesota |
| 42 | George Mueller | 11 | Grandson | — | Minnesota |
| 43 | Margaret Mueller | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Minnesota |
| 44 | Barbara Mueller | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Minnesota |
| 45 | Michael Jr. Mueller | 1 | Grandson | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Hans Jackson | 37 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 47 | Zelda Jackson | 35 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 48 | Abner Larson | 38 | Head | Lithographer | Minnesota |
| 49 | Agnes Larson | 37 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 50 | La Vonne Larson | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 51 | Willie Lou Larson | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | Albin Munson | 54 | Head | Telephone Repairer | Sweden |
| 53 | Ruth Munson | 50 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 54 | Muriel Munson | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 55 | Aloysius Brooks | 34 | Head | Lay Out Man | Minnesota |
| 56 | Myrtle Brooks | 33 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 57 | Sharon Brooks | 10 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 58 | Terrence Brooks | 8 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 59 | Gerald Brooks | 4 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Millicent Jack | 31 | Lodger | Desk Clerk | Minnesota |
| 61 | Clifford Jack | 28 | Lodger | Truck Driver | Minnesota |
| 62 | Albert Danielson | 55 | Head | Grocery Clerk | Sweden |
| 63 | Hilda Danielson | 46 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 64 | Christine Youngberg | 83 | Mother-in-law | — | Sweden |
| 65 | Jenny Olson | 51 | Sister-in-law | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 66 | Ella Peterson | 76 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 67 | Velma Hamaker | 50 | Lodger | Fur Saleslady | Sweden |
| 68 | Victoria Jensen | 38 | Lodger | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 69 | Carl Johnson | 48 | Head | Grocer | Minnesota |
| 70 | Esther Johnson | 48 | Wife | Grocery Sales | Minnesota |
| 71 | Lorraine Johnson | 16 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 72 | Lois Johnson | 13 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | Edward Nelson THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Drain Layer | Sweden |
| 74 | Anna Nelson | 53 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 75 | Esther Nelson | 29 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 76 | Anna Lundquist | 66 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 77 | Stanley Lundquist | 34 | Son | Clerk | Minnesota |
| 78 | B. W. Larson | 64 | Lodger | Watch Shipping | Sweden |
| 79 | Carl Larson | 55 | Lodger | Broom Maker | Sweden |
| 80 | David Swanson | 45 | Head | Mail Carrier | Minnesota |
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)