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Frank Wagner — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Cook-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Frank Wagner across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Louis & Lena — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cook-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Roofing apprentice |
| Industry | Roofing company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Roofing Apprentice |
| Township / Ward | Chicago City |
| 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 Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Wagner | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Johanna Wagner | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| John Wagner | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Albert Wagner | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Mary Wagner | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Louis Wagner | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cook, Illinois
Son, age 2
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Austria |
| Mother's Birthplace | Austria |
| Occupation | none |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Cook, Illinois
Son, age 13
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Austria |
| Mother's Birthplace | Austria |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Cook-County, Illinois
Son, age 24
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wagner |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Occupation | Roofing apprentice |
| Industry | Roofing company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Frank Wagner across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Louis Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lena Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Wagner (~0.92 confidence) and father Wagner 2211 (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Louis Wagner
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lena Wagner
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Wagner
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Wagner 2211
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Frank Wagner
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Illinois
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Sibling
Louis Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 26
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Johanna Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Wagner
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
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 — Cook-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Cook-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00986-00098)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Hurst | 76 | Father | — | Irish Free State |
| 2 | George Buettner | 42 | Nephew | New Worker | Illinois |
| 3 | Bert Gustafson | 37 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 4 | Margaret Gustafson | 29 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Esther Gustafson | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Elaine Gustafson | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Bert Gustafson | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Gerald Gustafson | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Thomas Cooney | 41 | Brother in law | Maintenance Man | Illinois |
| 10 | Charles Krebs | 64 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Elizabeth Krebs | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Bessie Young | 57 | Head | Sewing Machine Operator | Indiana |
| 13 | Roy Young | 29 | Son | Punch Press Operator | Indiana |
| 14 | Charles E. Gaskin | 64 | Head | Watchman | England |
| 15 | Emma Gaskin | 64 | Wife | Sales Lady | England |
| 16 | Harry D. Nelson | 26 | Son in law | Billing Machine Clerk | Illinois |
| 17 | Dorcas Nelson | 23 | Daughter | Typist | England |
| 18 | Mary Wagner | 48 | Head | Janitress | Austria |
| 19 | Louis Wagner | 26 | Son | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 20 | John Wagner | 25 | Son | Punch Press Operator | Illinois |
| 21 | Frank Wagner THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Roofing Apprentice | Illinois |
| 22 | Albert Wagner | 22 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 23 | Johanna Wagner | 19 | Daughter | Entry Clerk | Illinois |
| 24 | William Haiduk | 58 | Head | — | Austria |
| 25 | Olga Haiduk | 51 | Wife | Punch Press Operator | Poland |
| 26 | William Jr. Haiduk | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Kristen Kristensen | 73 | Head | — | Denmark |
| 28 | Hulda Kristensen | 70 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 29 | Timothy Enright | 46 | Head | File Clerk | New York |
| 30 | Susan Enright | 46 | Wife | Operator | Illinois |
| 31 | Rose Bluhm | 52 | Head | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 32 | Meta Cartwright | 54 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Viola Zechlin | 43 | Lodger | Payroll Clerk | Illinois |
| 34 | Henry J. Jasper | 42 | Head | Electrician | Illinois |
| 35 | Hazel Jasper | 41 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Henry J. Jr. Jasper | 18 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 37 | James Jasper | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 38 | George Jasper | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Phillip Jasper | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Joan Jasper | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Frank + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)