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Elmer Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Carl & Heda — first a head (b.~1912), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1912
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | crater |
| Industry | showcase factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1288 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Crater |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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 Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Johnson | Head | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Robert Johnson | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Kathleen Johnson | Spouse | — | 23 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 8
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Year of Immigration | 1909 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 18
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Pool table fac |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Head, age 28
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1912 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Occupation | crater |
| Industry | showcase factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1288 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Carl Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Heda Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Carl Johnson
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Heda Johnson
b. ~1887
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elmer Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 28 · b. ~1912 · Michigan
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01795-00785)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Milton | 26 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 2 | Thelma Milton | 25 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Richard Milton | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Carolyn Milton | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Harry Thaler | 29 | Head | Sprayer | Michigan |
| 6 | Elizabeth Thaler | 24 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 7 | Constance Thaler | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 8 | Sandra Thaler | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 9 | Lewis Sturgeon | 47 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 10 | Dora Sturgeon | 42 | Wife | Janitress | Michigan |
| 11 | Hilbert Sturgeon | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Betty Sturgeon | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Elda Sturgeon | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 14 | Chester Staley | 31 | Head | Timekeeper | Oklahoma |
| 15 | Rosalie Staley | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Gloria A. Staley | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 17 | Elmer Johnson THIS PERSON | 28 | Head | Crater | Michigan |
| 18 | Kathleen Johnson | 23 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Robert Johnson | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 20 | James Durham | 36 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 21 | Minnie Durham | 30 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Donald Durham | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 23 | James Jr. Durham | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 24 | Doris Durham | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | Robert Durham | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Walter Durham | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Norman Durham | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Richard Durham | 1 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Charles Atwood | 42 | Head | Plasterer | Indiana |
| 30 | Martha Atwood | 40 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Clarence Atwood | 18 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 32 | Albert Atwood | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Archie Mayette | 48 | Head | Leather Cutter | Michigan |
| 34 | Mary Mayette | 43 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Louis Johnson | 52 | Head | Hard Rubber Worker | Wisconsin |
| 36 | Frances Johnson | 48 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | Dorcas Johnson | 18 | Daughter | Presser | Michigan |
| 38 | Joan G. Johnson | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Darlene Johnson | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Andrew Siembida | 59 | Head | Laborer | Poland |
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)