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Elmer Anderson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Lassen-County, California
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Anderson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lassen-County, California (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents August & Lottie — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Idaho
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lassen-County, California |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Elmer N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Idaho |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Susanville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lassen |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | millwright |
| Industry | lumber mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 327 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Idaho |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | idaho |
| Occupation | Millwright |
| Township / Ward | Susanville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Anderson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Marguerite Anderson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Elmer Anderson | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Ethel Anderson | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1910
Stanislaus, California
Other, age 10
Stanislaus, California · implied b. ~1900 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Elmer W |
| Relationship to Head | Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Idaho |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Birth State | Idaho |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | idaho |
1920
Lassen, California
Son, age 19
Lassen, California · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Elmer W |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Idaho |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Stock Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth State | Idaho |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | idaho |
1930
Lassen, California
Head, age 30
Lassen, California · implied b. ~1900 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Elmer W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Idaho |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Lumber mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1700 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Idaho |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | idaho |
1940
Lassen-County, California
Head, age 43
Lassen-County, California · implied b. ~1897 — 4 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Elmer N. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Idaho |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Susanville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lassen |
| Occupation | millwright |
| Industry | lumber mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 327 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Idaho |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | idaho |
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 Elmer Anderson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father August Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lottie Anderson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
August Anderson
b. ~1860
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lottie Anderson
b. ~1860
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elmer Anderson
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · California
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Lassen-County, California
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1940 US Federal Census — Lassen-County, California
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00218-00431)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendall Pemberton | 33 | Head | Logger | Iowa |
| 2 | Ruth Pemberton | 26 | Wife | — | Idaho |
| 3 | Shirley Pemberton | 6 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 4 | Gerald Pemberton | 5 | Son | — | Oregon |
| 5 | Virginia Pemberton | 3 | Daughter | — | California |
| 6 | Calva Pemberton | 2 | Daughter | — | California |
| 7 | Grace Lovelace | 22 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 8 | William Stalder | 34 | Head | Carrier Driver | California |
| 9 | William A. Stalder | 16 | Son | — | California |
| 10 | Jack N. Stalder | 14 | Son | — | California |
| 11 | Eddie F. Stalder | 6 | Son | — | California |
| 12 | Elmer N. Anderson THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Millwright | Idaho |
| 13 | Ethel Anderson | 36 | Wife | — | Idaho |
| 14 | Marguerite Anderson | 16 | Daughter | — | California |
| 15 | Iris Anderson | 10 | Daughter | — | California |
| 16 | Lottie Anderson | 80 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 17 | Fred Cunanan | 44 | Lodger | Houseman | Philippines |
| 18 | Alex Basas | 33 | Lodger | Janitor | Philippines |
| 19 | Paul Morris | 32 | Lodger | Laborer | Iowa |
| 20 | Marvin L. Harris | 29 | Head | Salesman | South Dakota |
| 21 | Margaret M. Harris | 31 | Wife | — | California |
| 22 | Robert L. Harris | 5 | Son | — | California |
| 23 | Ignacio Cenaya | 41 | Lodger | Plywood Feeder | Spain |
| 24 | Camillo S. Pillodi | 45 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 25 | Demetrio Martinez | 64 | Head | Tail Off Man | Mexico |
| 26 | Clotilde Martinez | 54 | Wife | — | Mexico |
| 27 | Josephine Martinez | 17 | Daughter | — | California |
| 28 | Ramon Martinez | 15 | Son | — | California |
| 29 | Charlie Martinez | 12 | Son | — | California |
| 30 | Rose M. Martinez | 10 | Daughter | — | California |
| 31 | Salvador Martinez | 5 | Son | — | California |
| 32 | Camilla Rossi | 47 | Head | Machine Operator | Italy |
| 33 | Keith Burton | 43 | Head | Truck Driver | California |
| 34 | Edna Burton | 28 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Clifford Hart | 32 | Head | Timber Feller | Arkansas |
| 36 | Myrtle Hart | 31 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 37 | George Sefora | 50 | Head | Laborer | Madeira |
| 38 | Miguel Ramirez | 60 | Head | — | Mexico |
Pedigree Summary
Elmer
Gen 1 · 2 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)