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Emil Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Emil Johnson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Plymouth-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Finland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Plymouth-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Carver (Town) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Plymouth |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Carver Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Johnson | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Otto Johnson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Fredrika Johnson | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1910
None, Alaska
Other, age 28
None, Alaska · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Partner |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Occupation | Gold Miner |
| Industry | Placer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1920
Cascade, Montana
Other, age 37
Cascade, Montana · implied b. ~1883 — 16 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Occupation | Coal miner |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1930
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Other, age 48
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1900 |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | City St Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1940
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 58
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Emil |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Carver (Town) |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Plymouth |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
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Emil Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01637-00598)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Alfred Wainio | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Helen Wainio | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Harry C. Washburn | 69 | Head | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Gertrude L. Washburn | 55 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Ada M. Paananen | 67 | Head | — | Finland |
| 46 | Arthur J. Paananen | 33 | Son | Foreman | Finland |
| 47 | Eddie V. Johnson | 15 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | James E. Pettey | 68 | Head | Farmer | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Helen S. Pettey | 65 | Wife | — | England |
| 50 | Helen Pettey | 76 | Mother | — | Rhode Island |
| 51 | Joseph H. La Chance | 72 | Head | — | Canada-French |
| 52 | Alda La Chance | 77 | Wife | — | Canada-French |
| 53 | Raymond Barros | 43 | Head | Laborer | Portugal |
| 54 | Matilda Barros | 49 | Wife | — | Portugal |
| 55 | Charlotte G. Atwood | 69 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Manuel S. Mendes | 50 | Head | Laborer | Portugal |
| 57 | Gunnar Paananen | 44 | Head | Foreman | Finland |
| 58 | Ana Paananen | 43 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 59 | Ella S. Paananen | 20 | Daughter | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 60 | John A. Paananen | 18 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Barbara Paananen | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Emil Johnson THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Laborer | Finland |
| 63 | Fredrika Johnson | 59 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 64 | Otto E. Johnson | 22 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Lewis A. Bryant | 39 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Nellie H. Bryant | 39 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Phyllis Bryant | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Lewis A. Jr. Bryant | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Phillip Nutter | 36 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Maine |
| 70 | Alice Nutter | 36 | Wife | — | California |
| 71 | Andrew Paananen | 42 | Head | Manager | Finland |
| 72 | Ledia J. Paananen | 44 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 73 | Vienna J. Paananen | 21 | Daughter | Hairdresser | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Aily M. Paananen | 19 | Daughter | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Reino W. Paananen | 17 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Manuel Fernandez | 47 | Head | Laborer | Portugal |
| 77 | Annabelle M. Fernandez | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Waneta P. Fernandez | 20 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 79 | Ralph H. Fernandez | 18 | Son | Laborer | Connecticut |
| 80 | Olive D. Fernandez | 16 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
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)