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Elmer Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Washington
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Unincorporated place Puyallup |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Setter |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Setter |
| Township / Ward | Unincorporated Place Puyallup |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Nelson | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Elmer Nelson | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Emma Nelson | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Doris Nelson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Elmer Nelson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Beverly Nelson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 22
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Logging R R |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 31
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Setter |
| Industry | Lumber Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Head, age 42
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1898 — 6 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elmer E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Unincorporated place Puyallup |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Occupation | Setter |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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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 42 · b. ~1898 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04356-00971)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albin J. Anderson | 38 | Head | Salesman | Washington |
| 2 | Myrtle K. Anderson | 34 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 3 | Ida Mae Anderson | 5 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 4 | Donald J. Anderson | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 5 | William Anderson | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Norway |
| 6 | Olga Anderson | 50 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 7 | Sigrid Anderson | 25 | Daughter | Receiving Clerk | Washington |
| 8 | Wilmar Anderson | 21 | Son | Air Conditioner | Washington |
| 9 | Arne Anderson | 19 | Son | Rivet Heater | Washington |
| 10 | John Mcconaghy | 53 | Head | Gen. Mechanic | Canada English |
| 11 | Nell J. Mcconaghy | 47 | Wife | Housework | Washington |
| 12 | Helen J. Mcconaghy | 21 | Daughter | Governess | Washington |
| 13 | Neil S. Mcconaghy | 19 | Son | Carpenter | Washington |
| 14 | Shirlean R. Mcconaghy | 6 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 15 | Burt G. Patrick | 77 | Head | Night Watchman | Michigan |
| 16 | Lillie A. Patrick | 78 | Wife | — | New York |
| 17 | Richard R. Colegate | 74 | Head | — | England |
| 18 | Lillie W. Colegate | 63 | Wife | — | So Carolina |
| 19 | Edward A. Colegate | 28 | Son | Stickerman | Washington |
| 20 | Earl S. Colegate | 17 | Grand Son | — | Washington |
| 21 | Richard H. Colegate | 40 | Head | Dowel Cutter | Washington |
| 22 | Vera M. Colegate | 29 | Wife | — | Montana |
| 23 | Richard E. Colegate | 15 | Son | — | Washington |
| 24 | Virgil C. Colegate | 13 | Son | — | Washington |
| 25 | Ronald W. Rodgers | 6 | Nephew | — | Montana |
| 26 | Charles A. Parker | 73 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Alta H. Parker | 64 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Lois E. Parker | 23 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Montana |
| 29 | Elmer E. Nelson THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Setter | Washington |
| 30 | Grace Nelson | 36 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 31 | Elmer E. Jr. Nelson | 16 | Son | — | Washington |
| 32 | Emma L. Nelson | 14 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 33 | Doris G. Nelson | 13 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 34 | Beverly M. Nelson | 6 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 35 | Bennett A. Nelson | 44 | Head | Inspector | Washington |
| 36 | Gertrude T. Nelson | 38 | Wife | — | So Dakota |
| 37 | Shirley J. Nelson | 16 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 38 | Bennett N. Nelson | 8 | Son | — | Washington |
| 39 | Emma S. Nelson | 73 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 40 | George A. Coleman | 66 | Head | Labor | Pennsylvania |
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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)