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Elizabeth Meyer — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mclean-County, North Dakota
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Meyer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mclean-County, North Dakota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1883), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1883
Female
Spouse
Born: Russia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mclean-County, North Dakota |
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washburn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLean |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
| Township / Ward | Washburn City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1883 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Meyer | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Esther Meyer | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Gordon Meyer | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Adeline Meyer | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Elizabeth Meyer | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Emanuel Meyer | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mclean, North …
Spouse, age 37
Mclean, North Dakota · implied b. ~1883 — 8 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Russian |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Year of Naturalization | 1907 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1930
Mclean, North …
Spouse, age 47
Mclean, North Dakota · implied b. ~1883 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1913 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Russia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Russia |
| Occupation | Laundry |
| Industry | at Home |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
1940
Mclean-County, North …
Spouse, age 57
Mclean-County, North Dakota · implied b. ~1883 — 6 household members
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Russia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washburn City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McLean |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birthplace (normalized) | russia |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Meyer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Meyer
Spouse · 1940 · age 57 · b. ~1883 · North Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclean-County, North Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Mclean-County, North Dakota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03006-00719)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sailer, Calma Schlickenmayer | 18 | Lodger | — | North Dakota |
| 2 | Byron Earl Robinson | 47 | Head | Motor Vehicle Dealer | North Dakota |
| 3 | Christine Robinson | 47 | Wife | Vice President | North Dakota |
| 4 | Robert Earl Robinson | 17 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 5 | Lyle Henry Robinson | 11 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 6 | David George Robinson | 9 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 7 | Leona Heimbuck | 25 | Maid | Housekeeper | South Dakota |
| 8 | Emanuel Meyer | 56 | Head | Foreman | South Dakota |
| 9 | Elizabeth Meyer THIS PERSON | 57 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 10 | Esther A. Meyer | 22 | Daughter | New Worker | North Dakota |
| 11 | Herbert Meyer | 32 | Son | Truck Driver | North Dakota |
| 12 | Gordon Meyer | 19 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 13 | Adeline Meyer | 15 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 14 | Lyda Benn | 73 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 15 | Fred A. Benn | 47 | Son | Blacksmith | Wisconsin |
| 16 | Lilas Dangerfield | 23 | Head | Operator | North Dakota |
| 17 | Earl Kneebusch | 33 | Head | Manager | North Dakota |
| 18 | Montana Kneebusch | 22 | Wife | — | Montana |
| 19 | Sigmond Kneebusch | 3 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 20 | Billie Jean Kneebusch | 1 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 21 | Earl Jr. Kneebusch | 2 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 22 | Elvina Setram | 21 | Maid | Maid | North Dakota |
| 23 | Edward Norby | 58 | Head | Collector | Iowa |
| 24 | Gladys Norby | 54 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 25 | George Staff | 27 | Head | Salesman | North Dakota |
| 26 | Myrtle Staff | 23 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 27 | Marilyn Staff | 4 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 28 | Patricia Staff | 1 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 29 | Edward Legg | 23 | Head | Relief Operator | North Dakota |
| 30 | Louise Legg | 23 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 31 | Eyvonne Legg | 4 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 32 | Lester Du Toit | 29 | Head | Le Tourneau Operator | North Dakota |
| 33 | Martha Du Toit | 23 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 34 | Jayma K. Du Toit | 2 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 35 | John Fisher | 66 | Head | Tin Smith | Ohio |
| 36 | Mary Fisher | 65 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 37 | Matt J. Beeks | 47 | Head | Maintenance | Iowa |
| 38 | Mabel Beeks | 51 | Wife | — | North Dakota |
| 39 | Robert Beeks | 27 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 40 | Dorothy Beeks | 22 | Daughter in law | — | North Dakota |
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)