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Elizabeth Wagner — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Stephenson-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Wagner across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Stephenson-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1915), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Female
Daughter
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Stephenson-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedarville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stephenson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Industry | Department Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Township / Ward | Freeport |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger Wagner | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Verle Wagner | Son | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Nellie Wagner | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Lola Wagner | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Ruth Wagner | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Leland Wagner | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Fred Wagner | Head | — | 57 | ~1883 |
| Theron Wagner | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Elizabeth Wagner | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Robert Wagner | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Marilyn Wagner | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1930
Stephenson, Illinois
Daughter, age 15
Stephenson, Illinois · implied b. ~1915 — 15 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Stephenson-County, Illinois
Daughter, age 25
Stephenson-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1915 — 11 household members
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cedarville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Stephenson |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Industry | Department Store |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1000 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Wagner across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Wagner
Daughter · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Illinois
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Sibling
Rodger Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leland Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Verle Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marilyn Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lola Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Theron Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Stephenson-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Stephenson-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00892-00348)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Hazell | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Marie Wagner | 43 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Joyce Wagner | 23 | Daughter | Typist | Illinois |
| 4 | Fred Wagner | 57 | Head | Molder | Germany |
| 5 | Nellie Mae Wagner | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Verle Wagner | 28 | Son | Press Maker | Illinois |
| 7 | Robert Wagner | 27 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Illinois |
| 8 | Elizabeth Wagner THIS PERSON | 25 | Daughter | Elevator Operator | Illinois |
| 9 | Leland Wagner | 22 | Son | Cement Man | Illinois |
| 10 | Ruth Wagner | 21 | Daughter | Jar Washer | Illinois |
| 11 | Theron Wagner | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Marilyn Wagner | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Lola Wagner | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Rodger Wagner | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Madge Pontius | 40 | Head | General Office Work | Illinois |
| 16 | Vera Marie Pontius | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Robert Pontius | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 18 | William Blein | 64 | Head | Machinist Helper | Illinois |
| 19 | Laura A. Blein | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 20 | James Dorman | 74 | Head | Stationary Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Johanna Dorman | 54 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 22 | Johanna Dorman | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Freda Schaefer | 56 | Sister | — | Germany |
| 24 | Joseph F. Powers | 32 | Head | Custodian | New York |
| 25 | Margaret Powers | 56 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Josephine Powers | 25 | Son | Accountant | Illinois |
| 27 | William Green | 48 | Head | Engineer | Ohio |
| 28 | Mabel Green | 46 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Esther Green | 22 | Daughter | Washer | Illinois |
| 30 | Edwin Green | 19 | Son | Solder Battery | Illinois |
| 31 | Howard Green | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 32 | James Green | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Fred Bremmer | 36 | Head | Assistant Funeral Director | Illinois |
| 34 | Porter Bremmer | 33 | Son | Grocery Clerk | Illinois |
| 35 | Arthur Bremmer | 30 | Son | Attendant | Illinois |
| 36 | Alfred Bremmer | 24 | Son | Grocery Clerk | Illinois |
| 37 | Roberta Bremmer | 20 | In Law | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Norma Bremmer | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Rita Bremmer | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Maria Lou Bremmer | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
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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)