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George Russell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Grant-County, South Dakota
Our Model Tree links this George Russell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Grant-County, South Dakota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Grant-County, South Dakota |
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Revillo Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grant |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 17 |
| Income (1939) | 380 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Revillo Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Russell | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Richard Russell | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Donald Russell | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Minnie Russell | Spouse | — | 61 | ~1879 |
Census Appearances
1920
Grant, South …
Head, age 38
Grant, South Dakota · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Grant, South …
Head, age 49
Grant, South Dakota · implied b. ~1881 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Grant-County, South …
Head, age 59
Grant-County, South Dakota · implied b. ~1881 — 4 household members
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Revillo Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Grant |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 17 |
| Income (1939) | 380 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links George Russell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Russell
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Grant-County, South Dakota
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1940 US Federal Census — Grant-County, South Dakota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03856-00273)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alona Smith | 34 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 2 | John H. Smith | 2 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 3 | Emma H. Koelle | 70 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Steven J. Dillman | 64 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 5 | Gollie M. Dillman | 62 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 6 | George H. Russell THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 7 | Minnie M. Russell | 61 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Donald S. Russell | 25 | Son | New Worker | South Dakota |
| 9 | Richard L. Russell | 21 | Son | New Worker | South Dakota |
| 10 | John F. G. Krause | 70 | Head | — | Russia |
| 11 | Mary Krause | 67 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 12 | Rose A. Krause | 43 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 13 | Emma D. Krause | 24 | Daughter | Maid | South Dakota |
| 14 | Roy Lime | 30 | Head | Laborer | South Dakota |
| 15 | Mildred L. Lime | 27 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 16 | Luanne J. Lime | 7 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 17 | Lewis E. Ensteness | 48 | Head | Druggist | South Dakota |
| 18 | Mabel F. Ensteness | 49 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 19 | Eldwin L. Ensteness | 23 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 20 | Roy E. Anderson | 33 | Head | Attendant | South Dakota |
| 21 | Irma A. Anderson | 30 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 22 | Cleone L. Anderson | 10 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 23 | Loraine J. Anderson | 7 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 24 | Dennis L. Anderson | 4 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 25 | Herman F. Rolfes | 52 | Head | Elevator Operator | Wisconsin |
| 26 | Helena Rolfes | 49 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 27 | Alvin H. Rolfes | 13 | Son | — | South Dakota |
| 28 | Emma Schultz | 62 | Head | Teacher | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Minnie Mcdouald | 65 | Sister | — | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Elmer H. Struss | 36 | Head | Agent | South Dakota |
| 31 | Alma M. Struss | 33 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 32 | Alvina S. Olean | 59 | Head | — | Norway |
| 33 | Hawkin O. Olean | 26 | Son | Laborer | South Dakota |
| 34 | William F. Lege | 68 | Head | Attendant | Wisconsin |
| 35 | Ella S. Lege | 63 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 36 | Newell E. Lege | 33 | Son | Helper | South Dakota |
| 37 | Albert Lege | 64 | Brother | Farm Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 38 | Harold E. Olean | 39 | Head | Iceman | Minnesota |
| 39 | Esther H. Olean | 35 | Wife | — | South Dakota |
| 40 | Paul E. Rolfes | 47 | Head | Laborer | Wisconsin |
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)