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Elmer Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hennepin-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Peter & Bessie — first a head (b.~1902), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 38
b. ~1902
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hennepin-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Owner Manager |
| Industry | Specialties Manufacturing |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Minnesota |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Owner Manager |
| Township / Ward | St Louis Park Village |
| 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 Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Nelson | Head | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Vincent Nelson | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Florence Nelson | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hennepin, Minnesota
Son, age 18
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1902 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Occupation | Helper |
| Industry | Carpentry |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Hennepin, Minnesota
Head, age 27
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1903 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | payroll clerk |
| Industry | woolen mills |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Head, age 38
Hennepin-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1902 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Occupation | Owner Manager |
| Industry | Specialties Manufacturing |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 156 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Minnesota |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Peter Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bessie Nelson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Peter Nelson
b. ~1864
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bessie Nelson
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Elmer Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 38 · b. ~1902 · Minnesota
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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 — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01926-00550)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harold Lundborg | 42 | Head | Accountant | Minnesota |
| 42 | Mae Lundborg | 35 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 43 | John Lundborg | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 44 | Mary Lundborg | 0 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 45 | Marian Johnson | 20 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Nels Leashore | 48 | Head | Mechanic | Sweden |
| 47 | Ragna Leashore | 46 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 48 | Charles Leashore | 7 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 49 | Elmer Nelson THIS PERSON | 38 | Head | Owner Manager | Minnesota |
| 50 | Florence Nelson | 33 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 51 | Vincent Nelson | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | Carl Nelson | 48 | Head | Fireman Engine | New York |
| 53 | Oscar Nelson | 43 | Brother | Carpenter | New York |
| 54 | Anna Nelson | 81 | Mother | — | Sweden |
| 55 | Hannah Larson | 83 | Aunt | — | Sweden |
| 56 | Roger Swartwood | 27 | Head | Sales Manager | Minnesota |
| 57 | Jane Swartwood | 26 | Wife | — | California |
| 58 | Bruce Swartwood | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 59 | Daniel Amidon | 24 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Phyllis Amidon | 22 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Katherine Amidon | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 62 | Ione Lutz | 20 | Maid | Maid | Wisconsin |
| 63 | John Nelson | 32 | Head | Reporter | Minnesota |
| 64 | Elizabeth Nelson | 28 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 65 | John Nelson | 1 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 66 | Mary Nelson | 0 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 67 | Enid Oja | 20 | Maid | Maid | Minnesota |
| 68 | James E. D. Robb | 59 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Minnesota |
| 69 | Marjorie Robb | 53 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 70 | Donald M. Robb | 30 | Son | Steam Fitter | Minnesota |
| 71 | James E. Robb | 14 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 72 | William Mcclure | 33 | Head | Rodman Worker | Wisconsin |
| 73 | Elizabeth Mcclure | 37 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 74 | Mary Joanne Mcclure | 5 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 75 | William Mcclure | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 76 | Ronald Stanchfield | 24 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 77 | Vivian Stanchfield | 22 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 78 | Sandra Stanchfield | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 79 | Carlyle O. Taylor | 67 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 80 | Ann M. Taylor | 34 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
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)