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Ernest Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Leelanau-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Ernest Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Leelanau-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Albert & Marie — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Leelanau-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Suttons Bay |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Leelanau |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | 28 |
| Industry | Farmer |
| Class of Worker | Farm |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | 28 |
| Township / Ward | Suttons Bay |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Ernest | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Nelson | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Nels Nelson | Son | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Albion Nelson | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Marie Nelson | Spouse | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Ernest Nelson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Albert Nelson | Head | — | 77 | ~1863 |
Census Appearances
1920
Leelanau, Michigan
Son, age 4
Leelanau, Michigan · implied b. ~1916 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Leelanau, Michigan
Son, age 14
Leelanau, Michigan · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Leelanau-County, Michigan
Son, age 24
Leelanau-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Suttons Bay |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Leelanau |
| Occupation | 28 |
| Industry | Farmer |
| Class of Worker | Farm |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 Ernest Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Albert Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marie Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Nelson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Albert Nelson
b. ~1863
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marie Nelson
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Nelson
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ernest Nelson
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Michigan
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Sibling
Albion Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Victor Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 30
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nels Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 49
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Leelanau-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Leelanau-County, Michigan
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01778-00275)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Viola Wakayos | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Stephen Wakayos | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 43 | Richard Harp | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 44 | John Ames | 69 | Head | 37 | Michigan |
| 45 | Bernard Ames | 28 | Son | 78 | Michigan |
| 46 | Annie Mckenzie | 71 | Head | 78 | Michigan |
| 47 | David Mckenzie | 51 | Son | 0 | Michigan |
| 48 | Dennis Mckenzie | 49 | Son | 36 | Michigan |
| 49 | Mitchell Paul | 61 | Brother | 34 | Michigan |
| 50 | Daniel Cheggawa | 47 | Head | 40 | Michigan |
| 51 | Eulijia Cheggawa | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Irene Cheggawa | 21 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Russel Cheggawa | 15 | Son | 52 | Michigan |
| 54 | Albert Cheggawa | 17 | Son | 102 | Michigan |
| 55 | Violet Cheggawa | 14 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Daniel Jr Cheggawa | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 57 | Louisa Cheggawa | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Evelyn Cheggawa | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Phillip Cheggawa | 6 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 60 | Mabel Cheggawa | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Morlan Cheggawa | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Herbert Chernisky | 36 | Head | Farmer | Michigan |
| 63 | Leroy Debran | 31 | Head | Oiler | Michigan |
| 64 | Dorothy Debran | 29 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 65 | Gary Debran | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 66 | William Herman | 36 | Head | Gas Shovel Operator | Michigan |
| 67 | Louise Herman | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Donovan Herman | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 69 | Victor Herman | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Rose Marie Herman | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 71 | Mildred Herman | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Albert Nelson | 77 | Head | — | Norway |
| 73 | Marie Nelson | 68 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 74 | Nels Nelson | 49 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Victor Nelson | 30 | Son | 26 | Michigan |
| 76 | Albion Nelson | 27 | Son | 26 | Michigan |
| 77 | Ernest Nelson THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | 28 | Michigan |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Ernest + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)