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Herman Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Herman Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hennepin-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Norway
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hennepin-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Herman A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Interior Decorating |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 340 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Township / Ward | Minneapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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 Herman | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Johnson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Herman Johnson | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Kenneth Johnson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Clifford Johnson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Victor Johnson | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Ella Johnson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jackson, Minnesota
Head, age 43
Jackson, Minnesota · implied b. ~1877 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Herman J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Paper Hanger |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Year of Naturalization | 1910 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1930
Hennepin, Minnesota
Head, age 51
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1879 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Herman A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Paint Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1940
Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Head, age 60
Hennepin-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1880 — 6 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Herman A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Interior Decorating |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 4 |
| Income (1939) | 340 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
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Our Model Tree links Herman Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Herman Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 60 · b. ~1880 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01990-00412)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret J. Cass | 18 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Francis J. Cass | 10 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 3 | Raymond W. Lind | 28 | Head | Knitter | Minnesota |
| 4 | Marian G. Lind | 25 | Wife | Typist | Minnesota |
| 5 | Gerald R. Lind | 6 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 6 | Duaine R. Lind | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | Marlene J. Lind | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 8 | Marian B. Lind | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | Robert H. Myrtvedt | 58 | Head | Carman Helper | Norway |
| 10 | Emma A. L. Myrtvedt | 49 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 11 | Ida H. Lathrop | 65 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Walter J. Lathrop | 68 | Husband | Salesman | Wisconsin |
| 13 | Dorothy S. Duffy | 28 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | Leonora J. Duffy | 58 | Mother | — | Minnesota |
| 15 | David N. Benson | 42 | Head | Carpenter | Minnesota |
| 16 | Esther V. Benson | 35 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 17 | Eugene S. Benson | 12 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 18 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 19 | Alef A. Maverud | 59 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 20 | Grace M. Maverud | 59 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 21 | Raymond A. Maverud | 17 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 23 | Harold G. Roe | 33 | Head | Artist | Minnesota |
| 24 | Edith M. Roe | 56 | Mother | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | William Wolff | 51 | Lodger | Machinist Helper | Greece |
| 26 | Herman A. Johnson THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | Painter | Norway |
| 27 | Ella H. Johnson | 51 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Victor S. Johnson | 31 | Son | Steel Erector | Minnesota |
| 29 | Clifford L. Johnson | 21 | Son | Odd Jobs | Minnesota |
| 30 | Margaret A. Johnson | 19 | Daughter | Sales-Clerk | Minnesota |
| 31 | Kenneth L. Johnson | 15 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 32 | Herbert G. Hagen | 43 | Head | Teller | Minnesota |
| 33 | Margaret E. Hagen | 42 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 34 | Elmer C. Holter | 42 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 35 | Bessie M. Holter | 40 | Wife | Saleswoman | Minnesota |
| 36 | Bruce W. Holter | 14 | Son | Carrier-Salesman | Washington |
| 37 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 38 | Roy A. Drew | 40 | Head | Manager | Minnesota |
| 39 | Lucy F. Drew | 33 | Wife | Production Manager | Wisconsin |
| 40 | Marlen F. Drew | 6 | Daughter | — | 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)