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Henry Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Henry-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Henry Nelson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Henry-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Henry-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Geneseo Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Feed Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 783 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Geneseo Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Nelson | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Henry Nelson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Henry Gustafson | Other | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Willard Nelson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Esthel Nelson | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1910
Henry, Illinois
Other, age 16
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1894 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Hired man |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Working out |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Henry, Illinois
Head, age 27
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Stock & Grain Farm |
| Class of Worker | Emp |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Henry, Illinois
Head, age 38
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1892 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Henry-County, Illinois
Head, age 48
Henry-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1892 — 5 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Geneseo Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Feed Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 783 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Nelson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00811-00810)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Thomas J. Vannon | 52 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 42 | Daniel Vannon | 26 | Son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 43 | Marie Vannon | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Robert Vannon | 18 | Son | Labor | Illinois |
| 45 | Dorothy Vannon | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Harold W. Clark | 34 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 48 | Mildred Clark | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Henry Clark | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 50 | August Tolenaere | 77 | Head | — | Belgium |
| 51 | Joseph Tolenaere | 69 | Brother | — | Belgium |
| 52 | Elizabeth Tolenaere | 67 | Sister | — | Belgium |
| 53 | Helen Vandevoorde | 21 | Housekeeper | Housework | Illinois |
| 54 | Frank C. Bennett | 64 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 55 | Nellie B. Bennett | 56 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 56 | August Vanquakelberghe | 42 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 57 | Rose Vanquakelberghe | 41 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Robert Vanquakelberghe | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Hubert Vandefortyne | 28 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 60 | Irene Vandefortyne | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 61 | Donna Jean Vandefortyne | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 62 | Frank Munson | 36 | Head | Labor | Nebraska |
| 63 | Avis Munson | 28 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 64 | Charlotte Munson | 9 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 65 | Doloris Munson | 8 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 66 | Palmer Roehre | 26 | Head | Labor | Illinois |
| 67 | Genevieve Roehre | 18 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Janette Roehre | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 69 | Henry Nelson THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 70 | Esthel Nelson | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Elaine Nelson | 22 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 72 | Willard Nelson | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Henry Gustafson | 34 | Hired Hand | Labor | Illinois |
| 74 | Frank A. Ruxton | 62 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 75 | Grace Ruxton | 60 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Edwin Holmstrom | 54 | Head | Partner | Illinois |
| 77 | Sophia Holmstrom | 60 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 78 | William Holmstrom | 25 | Son | Partner | Illinois |
| 79 | Katherine Holmstrom | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Dorothy Holmstrom | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
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)