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Frank Dixon — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Mcdonough-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Frank Dixon across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Mcdonough-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1891), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1891
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Mcdonough-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Dixon |
| Given Name | Frank L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bushnell City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McDonough |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Water Works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Bushnell City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1891 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Dixon | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Harriett Dixon | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Frank Dixon | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Frank Dixon | Head | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Mcdonough, Illinois
Head, age 29
Mcdonough, Illinois · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dixon |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | Emp |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Mcdonough, Illinois
Head, age 39
Mcdonough, Illinois · implied b. ~1891 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dixon |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Water Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Mcdonough-County, Illinois
Head, age 49
Mcdonough-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
| Surname | Dixon |
| Given Name | Frank L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bushnell City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | McDonough |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Water Works |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Dixon across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Dixon
Head · 1940 · age 49 · b. ~1891 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Mcdonough-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Mcdonough-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00839-00095)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harold E. Isenogle | 23 | Grandson | Road Construction | Illinois |
| 42 | Clarence E. Grabner | 49 | Head | Mechanic | Illinois |
| 43 | Mary M. Grabner | 46 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Frank C. Waller | 34 | Head | Road Construction | Illinois |
| 45 | Iona M. Waller | 28 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Velma E. Waller | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Clarence M. Waller | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Homer W. Waller | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Gladys P. Waller | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Jasper Waller | 72 | Head | — | Arkansas |
| 51 | Emma E. Waller | 63 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 52 | Lloyd E. Palmerton | 21 | Head | Assemblyman | Illinois |
| 53 | Kathryn L. Palmerton | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Ronald A. Palmerton | 0 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 55 | George M. Hefner | 46 | Head | Superintendent | North Carolina |
| 56 | Marie F. Hefner | 44 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Patricia Hefner | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 58 | George Jr. Hefner | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Frances H. Werner | 59 | Lodger | — | Illinois |
| 60 | Frank L. Dixon THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Superintendent | Wisconsin |
| 61 | Lucy F. Dixon | 53 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 62 | Frank L. Dixon | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 63 | Harriett F. Dixon | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Henry Kilburn | 59 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 65 | Methew M. Kilburn | 52 | Wife | Laborer | Illinois |
| 66 | James H. Kilburn | 27 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 67 | Bert L. Kilburn | 22 | Son | Attendant | Illinois |
| 68 | Louise E. Roley | 23 | Daughter | Waitress | Illinois |
| 69 | Patricia J. Roley | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Robert P. Roley | 4 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Harry J. Linneman | 65 | Head | Owner | Illinois |
| 72 | Beulah Linneman | 55 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | John D. Linneman | 25 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 74 | Florence E. Linneman | 23 | Daughter | Clerk | Illinois |
| 75 | Floyd D. Titley | 39 | Head | Mechanic | Indiana |
| 76 | Mildred E. Titley | 32 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 77 | Margaret L. Titley | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Earl L. Titley | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 79 | George O. Titley | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Albert H. Titley | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
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)