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Ellen Peterson — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Ellen Peterson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bronx-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Gustaf & Gustav — first a daughter (b.~1902), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Female
Daughter
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bronx-County, New York |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | U-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 Ellen | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Peterson | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Alma Peterson | Daughter | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Gustaf Peterson | Head | — | 72 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1920
Bronx, New …
Daughter, age 18
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1902 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Industry | Silk House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Bronx, New …
Daughter, age 28
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1902 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Doctor Office |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Bronx-County, New …
Daughter, age 38
Bronx-County, New York · implied b. ~1902 — 3 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Ellen |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Highest Grade | U-8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Ellen Peterson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Gustaf Peterson (~0.92 confidence) and father Gustav Peterson (~0.92 confidence) and father Gustav Peterson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Anna Peterson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Gustaf Peterson
b. ~1868
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Gustav Peterson
b. ~1870
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Gustav Peterson
b. ~1868
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Anna Peterson
b. ~1869
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ellen Peterson
Daughter · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · New York
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Sibling
Alma Peterson
Sibling · 1940 · age 37
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 — Bronx-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02482-00087)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Helen Churchill | 44 | wife | Private Secretary | New York |
| 42 | Isabella Churchill | 20 | daughter | Private Secretary | New York |
| 43 | Louis Anakatum | 55 | head | Laundry Manager | Russia |
| 44 | Ida Anakatum | 45 | wife | Saleswoman | Russia |
| 45 | Henry Anakatum | 29 | son | Lawyer | New York |
| 46 | George Baefer | 47 | head | Chauffeur | New York |
| 47 | Sadie Baefer | 46 | wife | — | New York |
| 48 | Kathryn Baefer | 20 | daughter | Private Secretary | New York |
| 49 | William P. Eber | 39 | head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 50 | Alfred B. Eber | 34 | brother | Truck Driver | New York |
| 51 | Dennis Hickey | 64 | head | Printer | Irish Free State |
| 52 | Hanna Hickey | 63 | wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 53 | John Hickey | 36 | son | Patrolman | New York |
| 54 | Marie Hickey | 27 | daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 55 | August M. Sauerteig | 35 | head | Milk Routeman | Germany |
| 56 | Julia M. Sauerteig | 32 | wife | — | New York |
| 57 | William J. Sauerteig | 0 | son | — | New York |
| 58 | George A. Smith | 46 | head | Furniture Salesman | New York |
| 59 | Edithe Smith | 44 | wife | — | New York |
| 60 | Alothy B. Carlson | 51 | sister-in-law | Book Salesman | New York |
| 61 | Gustaf Peterson | 72 | head | Railway Express | Sweden |
| 62 | Ellen Peterson THIS PERSON | 38 | daughter | — | New York |
| 63 | Alma Peterson | 37 | daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 64 | Louis Perri | 47 | head | Waiter | Italy |
| 65 | Carmela Perri | 48 | wife | — | Italy |
| 66 | Mary Perri | 21 | daughter | Dress Operator | New York |
| 67 | Frank Perri | 19 | son | Laborer | New York |
| 68 | Rose Perri | 16 | daughter | — | New York |
| 69 | James Perri | 14 | son | — | New York |
| 70 | Elvera Perri | 11 | daughter | — | New York |
| 71 | Frank L. Eidmann | 60 | head | Stenotype Packer | New York |
| 72 | Jennie Eidmann | 56 | wife | — | New York |
| 73 | Frank Vasi | 42 | head | Plasterer | New York |
| 74 | Gertrude Vasi | 41 | wife | — | New York |
| 75 | Joseph Vasi | 18 | son | — | New York |
| 76 | Frances Vasi | 14 | daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | Lorraine Vasi | 6 | daughter | — | New York |
| 78 | Suzanne Vasi | 1 | daughter | — | New York |
| 79 | Appolonia Gallo | 59 | head | — | Italy |
| 80 | Manuelo Gallo | 33 | son | Plasterer | New York |
Pedigree Summary
Ellen + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)