EA
Emil Anderson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Pierce-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Emil Anderson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pierce-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Pierce-County, Washington |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Emil A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Tacoma |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 Emil | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekla Anderson | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Emil Anderson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Leonard Anderson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1910
Chelan, Washington
Other, age 21
Chelan, Washington · implied b. ~1889 — 50 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Lumber Camp |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1920
Pierce, Washington
Other, age 31
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Logging Camp |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Pierce, Washington
Head, age 42
Pierce, Washington · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Pierce-County, Washington
Head, age 52
Pierce-County, Washington · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Emil A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Tacoma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pierce |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building Contractor |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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 Emil Anderson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
Show:
This person
Anchor record
Emil Anderson
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Washington
★ You are viewing this record
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Open full size
1940 US Federal Census — Pierce-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04389-00557)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Petersen | 49 | Head | — | Canada |
| 2 | Edward R Petersen | 19 | Son | Order Clerk | Washington |
| 3 | Melvin Vroman | 21 | Lodger | Oil Refiner | Washington |
| 4 | Anthony A Septoski | 53 | Head | Longshoreman | Poland |
| 5 | Bertha J Septoski | 43 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 6 | Donald A Septoski | 21 | Son | Carpenter Helper | Nebraska |
| 7 | Wilbur K Septoski | 11 | Son | — | Washington |
| 8 | Patricia A Septoski | 4 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 9 | Edward H Toppe | 33 | Head | Off Bearer | Canada |
| 10 | Ida A Toppe | 68 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 11 | Alexander W Engberg | 28 | Head | Warehouseman | Minnesota |
| 12 | Margaret A Engberg | 27 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 13 | Victor A Engberg | 6 | Son | — | Washington |
| 14 | Janice M Engberg | 4 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 15 | Lowell W Engberg | 0 | Son | — | Washington |
| 16 | Sam J Metousek | 49 | Head | Telegraph Operator | Minnesota |
| 17 | Clara M Metousek | 44 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 18 | Clifford H Metousek | 11 | Son | — | Washington |
| 19 | Chester Delin | 35 | Head | Switchman | Washington |
| 20 | Emma Delin | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Richard Delin | 2 | Son | — | Washington |
| 22 | Gladys C Merkle | 45 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 23 | Everett G Uenig | 40 | Head | Auto Body Repair | Illinois |
| 24 | Myrtle G Uenig | 38 | Wife | Beauty Operator | Canada |
| 25 | Everett A Lakin | 20 | Step son | New Worker | Washington |
| 26 | Emil A Anderson THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Carpenter | Sweden |
| 27 | Tekla I Anderson | 47 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 28 | Leonard M Anderson | 19 | Son | — | Washington |
| 29 | Albert H Rockwell | 47 | Head | Bus Driver | Washington |
| 30 | Lena O Rockwell | 38 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 31 | Charlotte M Rockwell | 19 | Daughter | Saleslady | Washington |
| 32 | Merrill D Rockwell | 17 | Son | New Worker | Washington |
| 33 | June L Rockwell | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 34 | Beverly J Rockwell | 10 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 35 | Elias Carlson | 54 | Head | Housekeeper | Norway |
| 36 | Lorraine V Carlson | 17 | Daughter | New Worker | Washington |
| 37 | Dorothy L Carlson | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 38 | Ronald B Carlson | 12 | Son | — | Washington |
| 39 | Fred A Lasker | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Washington |
| 40 | Violet M Lasker | 33 | Wife | — | Washington |
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)