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Elizabeth Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1895), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Female
Spouse
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pennsauken Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Powers & Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 208 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Township / Ward | Pennsauken Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Turner | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Mary Nelson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Kristian Nelson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Joseph Turner | Other | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Camden, New …
Spouse, age 28
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1892 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Camden, New …
Spouse, age 37
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1893 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Sewing Mach Oper |
| Industry | Canvas Goods |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Spouse, age 45
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1895 — 5 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pennsauken Twp. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Powers & Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 208 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Nelson
Spouse · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02323-00095)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wasyl Tabahotuck | 54 | Head | Laborer | Austria |
| 2 | Ahafia Tabahotuck | 48 | Wife | Housewife | Austria |
| 3 | Mary Tabahotuck | 21 | Daughter | Wool Worker | New Jersey |
| 4 | William Mcmillan | 65 | Head | Laborer | Penna |
| 5 | Mary Mcmillan | 63 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 6 | William Jr. Mcmillan | 25 | Son | Radio Man | Penna |
| 7 | Wasyl Kuschernuk | 47 | Head | Ship Fitter | Austria |
| 8 | Anna Kuschernuk | 37 | Wife | Industrial Home Work | New York |
| 9 | Russell Kuschernuk | 18 | Son | — | Penna |
| 10 | Dorothea Kuschernuk | 16 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 11 | Roman Kuschernuk | 15 | Son | — | Penna |
| 12 | Lillian Kuschernuk | 10 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 13 | Charles W. Schoelkopf | 45 | Head | Carpenter | New Jersey |
| 14 | Myrtle Schoelkopf | 44 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 15 | Minnie Schoelkopf | 70 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 16 | Nathan Munich | 56 | Head | Hoisting Engineer | Delaware |
| 17 | Florence M. Munich | 56 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 18 | Kelly Joseph H. Munich | 18 | Nephew | Schooling | New Jersey |
| 19 | Morris H. Banning | 59 | Brother-in-law | Paint Worker | New Jersey |
| 20 | Nelson Schwab | 34 | Head | Molder | New Jersey |
| 21 | Helen Schwab | 33 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 22 | Palmer Shirley Schwab | 4 | Boarder | — | Camden |
| 23 | Francis Bennet | 39 | Head | Meter Man | Penna |
| 24 | Mary J. Bennet | 76 | Mother | — | Penna |
| 25 | Sarah J. Bennet | 50 | Sister | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 26 | Bella Walker | 60 | Head | Maid | Penna |
| 27 | John Dunbar | 50 | Head | Photo Engraver | Penna |
| 28 | John R. Dunbar | 25 | Son | Laborer | Penna |
| 29 | Edith Bauer | 37 | Housekeeper | House Keeper | Penna |
| 30 | Egbert Fisher | 39 | Head | Janitor | — |
| 31 | Robert Fisher | 13 | Son | — | — |
| 32 | Harry Fisher | 11 | Son | — | — |
| 33 | Ruth Ellison | 33 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | New Jersey |
| 34 | Vacant | None | — | — | — |
| 35 | Kristian Nelson | 48 | Head | Laborer | Norway |
| 36 | Joseph Turner | 29 | Son-in-law | Utility Man | Penna |
| 37 | Mary Nelson | 18 | Daughter | Operator (Switch) | New Jersey |
| 38 | Nana Turner | 23 | Daughter | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 39 | Elizabeth Nelson THIS PERSON | 45 | Wife | Operator | Illinois |
| 40 | Jacob G. Walker | 66 | Head | Sexton | Penna |
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)