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George Jensen — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this George Jensen across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Jensen |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clitherall Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Otter Tail |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Clitherall Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlis Jensen | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| George Jensen | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Oscar Jensen | Other | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Martin Jensen | Other | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Christian Jensen | Other | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Emma Jensen | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| George Jensen | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Juliana Ives | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Marvin Jensen | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Helen Jensen | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1920
Otter Tail, …
Other, age 34
Otter Tail, Minnesota · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jenson |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Home farm |
| Class of Worker | Oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Otter Tail, …
Other, age 44
Otter Tail, Minnesota · implied b. ~1886 — 50 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jensen |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | R |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 39 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farming |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota
Head, age 55
Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1885 — 10 household members
| Surname | Jensen |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Clitherall Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Otter Tail |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 70 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links George Jensen across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Jensen
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Otter-Tail-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01945-00168)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mabel Stephens | 51 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 42 | Vincent Stephens | 17 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 43 | William Bosen | 25 | Head | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 44 | Viola Bosen | 22 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 45 | Rosetta Bosen | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Selma Rae Bosen | 0 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 47 | Melvin Enfield | 26 | Head | Farm Laborer | Iowa |
| 48 | Gladys Enfield | 22 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 49 | Ruth Enfield | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 50 | Emelia Williamson | 61 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Verney Williamson | 38 | Son | Farmer | Iowa |
| 52 | Paul Williamson | 36 | Son | Farmer | Iowa |
| 53 | Evelyn Williamson | 28 | Daughter-in-law | — | Minnesota |
| 54 | William Williamson | 6 | Grand-son | — | Minnesota |
| 55 | Mary Ann Williamson | 5 | Grand-daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 56 | Olaf H. Thorstenson | 47 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 57 | Opal Thorstenson | 30 | Wife | — | Montana |
| 58 | Orila Thorstenson | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 59 | Marla Thorstenson | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Elaine Thorstenson | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Lila Peterson | 18 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 62 | Alen Garrig | 17 | Hired man | Farm Laborer | Minnesota |
| 63 | George Jensen THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 64 | Emma Jensen | 36 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 65 | Helen Irene Jensen | 13 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 66 | George Lewis Jensen | 10 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 67 | Marvin Leonard Jensen | 7 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 68 | Marlis Elizabeth Jensen | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 69 | Christian Jensen | 61 | Brother | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 70 | Martin Jensen | 59 | Brother | Buyer-Manager | Minnesota |
| 71 | Oscar Jensen | 54 | Brother | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 72 | Juliana Ives | 19 | Servant | Housework | Iowa |
| 73 | M. Lionel Skinner | 45 | Head | Farmer | North Dakota |
| 74 | Lulu Mae Skinner | 43 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 75 | Benford Skinner | 21 | Son | Farm Laborer | Minnesota |
| 76 | Gerald V. Skinner | 19 | Son | Farm Laborer | Minnesota |
| 77 | Lincoln Parson | 36 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 78 | Jennie Parson | 35 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 79 | Laura Parson | 5 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 80 | Alfred Anderson | 58 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
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)