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Emma Mitchell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Emma Mitchell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1889), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Female
Spouse
Born: Norway
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Emma M. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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 Emma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Mitchell | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| James Mitchell | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Spouse, age 31
King, Washington · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Emma M |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Year of Immigration | 1909 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Year of Naturalization | 1912 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1930
King, Washington
Spouse, age 41
King, Washington · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Emma M |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1914 |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1940
King-County, Washington
Spouse, age 51
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Emma M. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
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Our Model Tree links Emma Mitchell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Emma Mitchell
Spouse · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04375-00217)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Lloyd W. Jones | 33 | Head | Appliance Engineer | South Dakota |
| 42 | Jeannetta M. Jones | 28 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 43 | Elaine L. Jones | 10 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 44 | Sylvia J. Jones | 7 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 45 | George Forrest | 44 | Head | Electrician | Washington |
| 46 | Mabel O. Forrest | 40 | Wife | — | Colorado |
| 47 | William T. Forrest | 15 | Son | Apprentice Plumber | Washington |
| 48 | June L. Forrest | 11 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 49 | Charlton Bowman | 27 | Head | Candy Maker | Washington |
| 50 | Ethel M. Bowman | 24 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 51 | Edith C. Wolff | 73 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Leo S. Gurness | 50 | Head | Bus Driver | Illinois |
| 54 | Rosie Z. Gurness | 55 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 55 | Allen L. Gurness | 15 | Son | — | Washington |
| 56 | John A. Houck | 52 | Head | Physician | Oregon |
| 57 | Agnes M. Houck | 49 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 58 | Dorothy A. Houck | 17 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 59 | Evelyn V. Houck | 15 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 60 | Ira L. Poore | 37 | Head | Druggist | Washington |
| 61 | Ruth Poore | 45 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 62 | Olesen Zula Poore | 20 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 63 | Linda Poore | 3 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 64 | Betty Leahy | 17 | Niece | — | Washington |
| 65 | Jessie Patrick | 75 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 66 | Walter F. Kearney | 56 | Head | — | New York |
| 67 | Rose H. Kearney | 53 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 68 | Helen F. Kearney | 35 | Daughter | Stenographer | Washington |
| 69 | Mildred Eatland | 34 | Head | Saleswoman | Iowa |
| 70 | Iris D. Eatland | 14 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Jack C. Eatland | 10 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Ulric Laube | 52 | Head | Sawmaker | Iowa |
| 73 | Lewis Laube | 32 | Brother | Truck Driver | Washington |
| 74 | Lucy O. Laube | 72 | Mother | — | Iowa |
| 75 | James A. Mitchell | 66 | Head | Stationary Engineer | England |
| 76 | Emma M. Mitchell THIS PERSON | 51 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 77 | Elizabeth J. Mitchell | 17 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 78 | Robert B. Wright | 35 | Head | Civil Engineer | Virginia |
| 79 | Sybil M. Wright | 34 | Wife | — | Washington |
| 80 | Hilda M. Nielsen | 51 | Head | Janitress | Norway |
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)