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Elmer Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Ramsey-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Ramsey-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Tavern |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1567 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | St Paul City |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Nelson | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Mae Nelson | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Elmer Nelson | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Lois Nelson | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 24
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1896 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Locomotive |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Ramsey, Minnesota
Head, age 35
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1895 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Pool Room |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Head, age 45
Ramsey-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1895 — 4 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Paul City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ramsey |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Tavern |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1567 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links Elmer Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elmer Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · Minnesota
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Ramsey-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Ramsey-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01994-00066)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bertha N Ofelt | 40 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 42 | James H Ofelt | 1 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 43 | Rene G Melander | 28 | Head | Insurance Salesman | Minnesota |
| 44 | Inga M Melander | 27 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 46 | Carl R Benson | 46 | Head | Manufacturer | Minnesota |
| 47 | Olga O Benson | 45 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 48 | Lois E Benson | 27 | Daughter | Sewing Representative | Minnesota |
| 49 | Betty J Benson | 20 | Daughter | Copy Holder | Minnesota |
| 50 | Shirley M Benson | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Minnesota |
| 51 | Donald C Benson | 10 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | John D Benson | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 54 | John E Linnarston | 54 | Head | Superintendent | Sweden |
| 55 | Frida M Linnarston | 62 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 56 | Dorothy M Dodds | 31 | Step-Daughter | Telephone Operator | Minnesota |
| 57 | Donald E Sullivan | 42 | Head | Receiving Clerk | Wisconsin |
| 58 | Esther B Sullivan | 36 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 59 | Eugene D Sullivan | 7 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Donna E Sullivan | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Judith A Sullivan | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 62 | Robert V Montgomery | 35 | Head | Road Construction Laborer | Illinois |
| 63 | Sarah E Montgomery | 40 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 64 | Shirley J Montgomery | 15 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 65 | Charles E Gerner | 19 | Step-Son | — | Minnesota |
| 66 | Fred E Edlund | 52 | Head | Engineer Locomotive | Minnesota |
| 67 | Esther M Edlund | 52 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 68 | Lawrence E Edlund | 22 | Son | Office Clerk | Minnesota |
| 69 | Elmer S Nelson THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Proprietor | Minnesota |
| 70 | Helen M Nelson | 36 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 71 | Mae J Nelson | 22 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Minnesota |
| 72 | Lois M Nelson | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | Louis O Schlattman | 28 | Head | Coal Shoveler Locomotive Fireman | Minnesota |
| 74 | Frances E Schlattman | 28 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 75 | Jeanette D Schlattman | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 76 | Carol J Schlattman | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 77 | James L Berkey | 36 | Head | Proprietor & Manager | Minnesota |
| 78 | Rose E Berkey | 27 | Wife | Cashier | Illinois |
| 79 | Doris Berkey | 18 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 80 | James E Berkey | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
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)