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Elmer Wilson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marshall-County, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Wilson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marshall-County, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1904), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 36
b. ~1904
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marshall-County, Iowa |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elmer R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jackson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | school superintendent |
| Industry | public school |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 349 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Iowa |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | School Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | St Anthony Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velma Starry | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Alta Wilson | Spouse | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Geneva Lantz | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Elmer Wilson | Head | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Charles Wilson | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Catherine Wilson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
Census Appearances
1910
Fayette, Iowa
Other, age 6
Fayette, Iowa · implied b. ~1904 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elmer R |
| Relationship to Head | Step Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1920
Fayette, Iowa
Other, age 16
Fayette, Iowa · implied b. ~1904 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elmer R. |
| Relationship to Head | Step-son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | S. Dakota |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Poweshiek, Iowa
Head, age 26
Poweshiek, Iowa · implied b. ~1904 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elmer B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | States |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 1000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Marshall-County, Iowa
Head, age 36
Marshall-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1904 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Elmer R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jackson |
| Occupation | school superintendent |
| Industry | public school |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 349 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Iowa |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links Elmer Wilson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elmer Wilson
Head · 1940 · age 36 · b. ~1904 · Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Marshall-County, Iowa
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1940 US Federal Census — Marshall-County, Iowa
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01182-00182)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Luena Wallwork | 31 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Iowa |
| 42 | Iona Wallwork | 20 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Iowa |
| 43 | John Drew | 45 | Head | Electrician | Iowa |
| 44 | Ida Drew | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 45 | Betty Mae Drew | 14 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 46 | William Henry Dunn | 68 | Father-in-law | — | Iowa |
| 47 | Charles B. Schryver | 48 | Head | Mail Carrier | Iowa |
| 48 | Grace A. Schryver | 47 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 49 | Loren Schryver | 15 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 50 | Maurine Schryver | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 51 | Agnes Ankrum | 48 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Darrel Ankrum | 12 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Edwin Arnowalt | 26 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Anna Hannusch | 53 | Head | Housekeeper | Minnesota |
| 55 | Walter Hannusch | 17 | Son | Laborer | Iowa |
| 56 | Melvin Hannusch | 15 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 57 | Carl Beach | 48 | Head | Salesman | Iowa |
| 58 | Mary Q. Beach | 50 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 59 | Mary Alice Beach | 17 | Daughter | Typist | Iowa |
| 60 | Donald Beach | 13 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 61 | Margaret Jordan | 61 | Mother-in-law | — | Iowa |
| 62 | Mary C. Easton | 66 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Myrta Mccormack | 63 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Irene Burkison | 40 | Lodger | High School Teacher | Missouri |
| 65 | Clifford D. Rucker | 35 | Head | Wood Patrolman | Iowa |
| 66 | M. Rose Rucker | 34 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 67 | Helen Rucker | 13 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 68 | Rae Rucker | 10 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 69 | Elmer R. Wilson THIS PERSON | 36 | Head | School Superintendent | Minnesota |
| 70 | Alta Wilson | 31 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 71 | Catherine Wilson | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 72 | Charles Wilson | 8 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 73 | Velma Starry | 19 | Sister-in-law | Grade Teacher | Iowa |
| 74 | Geneva Lantz | 19 | Lodger | Grade Teacher | Iowa |
| 75 | Clith M. B. Koeppel | 62 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 76 | Roy E. Koeppel | 54 | Brother-in-law | Decorator | Iowa |
| 77 | William D. Lyons | 51 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 78 | Anna Lyons | 49 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 79 | Catherine Brannon | 22 | Lodger | Music Teacher | Iowa |
| 80 | Fred Meekins | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Iowa |
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)