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George Hansen — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Alameda-County, California
Our Model Tree links this George Hansen across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Alameda-County, California (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Hans & Christine — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Denmark
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Alameda-County, California |
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | George G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Oakland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alameda |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | salesman |
| Industry | wholesale auto parts |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Oakland |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Hansen | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| George Hansen | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| May Hansen | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1900
Alameda, California
Son, age 11
Alameda, California · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| Birth Month | Apr |
| Birth Year | 1889 |
| Year of Immigration | 1891 |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Occupation | At School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
1910
Alameda, California
Son, age 20
Alameda, California · implied b. ~1890 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| Children Living | 1891 |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Occupation | Shipping Clerk |
| Industry | Automobile Co. |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
1920
Alameda, California
Son, age 29
Alameda, California · implied b. ~1891 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | George J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Danish |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
1930
Alameda, California
Head, age 40
Alameda, California · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | Geo. S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1892 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Danish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 7500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
1940
Alameda-County, California
Head, age 50
Alameda-County, California · implied b. ~1890 — 3 household members
| Surname | Hansen |
| Given Name | George G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Denmark |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Oakland |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alameda |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | salesman |
| Industry | wholesale auto parts |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1800 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birthplace (normalized) | denmark |
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 George Hansen across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Hans Hansen (~0.92 confidence) and mother Christine Hansen (~0.92 confidence) and father Hans Hansen (~0.92 confidence) and mother Marie Hansen (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Hans Hansen
b. ~1857
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Christine Hansen
b. ~1862
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Hans Hansen
b. ~1863
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Marie Hansen
b. ~1866
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
George Hansen
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · California
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Alameda-County, California
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1940 US Federal Census — Alameda-County, California
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00440-00413)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Helen M. Holzman | 39 | Wife | Typist | Utah |
| 42 | Joyce H. Holzman | 10 | Daughter | — | California |
| 43 | Patricia A. Holzman | 9 | Daughter | — | California |
| 44 | George G. Hansen THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Salesman | Denmark |
| 45 | May E. Hansen | 50 | Wife | — | California |
| 46 | Shirley M. Hansen | 14 | Daughter | — | California |
| 47 | Evelyn Van Cleve | 61 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 48 | Natalie Van Cleve | 27 | Daughter | Dietitian | Washington |
| 49 | Urbain Breilh | 26 | Head | Delivery Driver | California |
| 50 | Margaret M. Breilh | 23 | Wife | — | California |
| 51 | Warren U. Breilh | 1 | Son | — | California |
| 52 | Harry A. Hanson | 50 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Sweden |
| 53 | Walburga P. Hanson | 43 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 54 | Violet W. Hanson | 22 | Daughter | Beauty Operator | California |
| 55 | Edward W. Davey | 34 | Head | Assist Manager | California |
| 56 | Ruth I. Davey | 23 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Ronald E. Davey | 6 | Son | — | California |
| 58 | M. P. Christensen | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Iowa |
| 59 | Mary Christensen | 44 | Sister | Typist | Iowa |
| 60 | John Polletti | 54 | Head | Musician | Italy |
| 61 | Naomi N. Polletti | 36 | Wife | — | Nevada |
| 62 | Diane W. Polletti | 5 | Daughter | — | Nevada |
| 63 | Herbert E. Hagen | 41 | Head | Policeman | Maine |
| 64 | Marian Hagen | 42 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 65 | Herbert E. Jr. Hagen | 6 | Son | — | California |
| 66 | Tillie Horn | 69 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Julia Fraser | 35 | Head | — | California |
| 68 | James H. Rodgers | 30 | Head | Ass. Manager Warehouse | Tennessee |
| 69 | Louisa T. Rodgers | 27 | Wife | Manager Branch Office | Idaho |
| 70 | Lota N. Rodgers | 68 | Mother | — | Tennessee |
| 71 | Mistake Rodgers | None | — | — | — |
| 72 | Clara M. Dugall | 50 | Head | Cosmetic Saleslady | Oregon |
| 73 | Shirley G. Dugall | 21 | Daughter | Typist | California |
| 74 | Genichiere P. Wodowal | 68 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 76 | Louis D. Lyford | 68 | Head | — | California |
| 77 | Edna L. Lyford | 62 | Wife | — | California |
| 78 | Ora Edna Shreve | 41 | Head | Graduate Nurse | Missouri |
| 79 | Robert A. Beeton | 30 | Head | Accountant | California |
| 80 | Marian Beeton | 26 | Wife | — | California |
Pedigree Summary
George
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)