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Frank Peterson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Winnebago-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Frank Peterson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Winnebago-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Winnebago-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Frank O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rockford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Winnebago |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Township / Ward | Rockford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Peterson | Daughter | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Frank Peterson | Head | — | 68 | ~1872 |
| Frank Peterson | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Raymond Peterson | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Anna Peterson | Spouse | — | 69 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1920
Winnebago, Illinois
Head, age 49
Winnebago, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Frank O |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1884 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Year of Naturalization | 1892 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Winnebago, Illinois
Head, age 59
Winnebago, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Frank O |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Furniture |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 9000 |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Winnebago-County, Illinois
Head, age 68
Winnebago-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Frank O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rockford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Winnebago |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Peterson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Peterson
Head · 1940 · age 68 · b. ~1872 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Winnebago-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Winnebago-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00915-00082)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Marion Beleman | 45 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 42 | John Beleman | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Mary Lou Beleman | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Herman Buerger | 34 | Lodger | — | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Harry W. Johnson | 49 | Head | Contractor | Sweden |
| 46 | Ruth G. Johnson | 49 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 47 | Richard E. Johnson | 23 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Ruth A. Johnson | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Robert Johnson | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Frederick Johnson | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Frank O. Tripp | 76 | Father-in-law | — | Sweden |
| 52 | Henry Roost | 49 | Head | Officer | Illinois |
| 53 | Eldora Roost | 48 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Mary L. Roost | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Eugene Roost | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Carol Roost | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Millard Brolin | 75 | Head | Officer | Sweden |
| 58 | Augusta C. Brolin | 72 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 59 | Ellwood G. Brolin | 40 | Son | Engineer | Illinois |
| 60 | Carl R. Brolin | 34 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Harriet V. Brolin | 30 | Daughter | Administrator | Illinois |
| 62 | Amanda Magnuson | 75 | Sister-in-law | — | Sweden |
| 63 | Frank O. Peterson THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 64 | Anna S. Peterson | 69 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 65 | Raymond G. Peterson | 32 | Son | Office Work | Illinois |
| 66 | Frank S. Peterson | 27 | Son | Post Maker | Illinois |
| 67 | Amy Peterson | 37 | Daughter | Clerk | Illinois |
| 68 | Charles A. Crosby | 79 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Alpharetta Crosby | 78 | Wife | — | New York |
| 70 | Thomas A. Simons | 47 | Son-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Daisy C. Simons | 51 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Eric Swenson | 33 | Head | Salesman | Sweden |
| 73 | Astrid Swenson | 26 | Wife | Operator (Tel) | Illinois |
| 74 | Ida Millard | 72 | Head | — | New York |
| 75 | Meredith Steele | 25 | Lodger | Clerk | Michigan |
| 76 | Chester Penonc | 40 | Head | Draftsman | Illinois |
| 77 | Marylynn Penonc | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Ida J. Nordquist | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Sweden |
| 79 | Bjarne Swenson | 40 | Head | Tool Maker | Norway |
| 80 | Elsie Swenson | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
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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)