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Johnnie Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Buffalo-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this Johnnie Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Buffalo-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Albert — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Wisconsin
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Buffalo-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Johnnie |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Modena Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Buffalo |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 75 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Modena Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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 Johnnie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Johnson | Spouse | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Johnnie Johnson | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Glenis Johnson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Arlene Johnson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1920
Buffalo, Wisconsin
Son, age 23
Buffalo, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1897 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Johnnie |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farm Labor |
| Industry | Home farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1930
Buffalo, Wisconsin
Head, age 33
Buffalo, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1897 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Johnnie |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Farm Laborer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | VVVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 10 |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
1940
Buffalo-County, Wisconsin
Head, age 43
Buffalo-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1897 — 4 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Johnnie |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Modena Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Buffalo |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 75 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Wisconsin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wisconsin |
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 Johnnie Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Albert Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 1 identified ancestor.
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Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Albert Johnson
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
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Johnnie Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Wisconsin
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Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Buffalo-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Buffalo-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04462-00284)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bsommer, Marion W. Brommer | 9 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 42 | Myrtle M. Meyer | 33 | Head | Housekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 43 | Merle T. Meyer | 14 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 44 | Herbert M. Meyer | 6 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Mary Lou Meyer | 4 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 46 | Torger O. Torgerson | 74 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 47 | Caroline Torgerson | 64 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 48 | Ole Torgerson | 35 | Son | Trucker Calling | Wisconsin |
| 49 | Louise Michelson | 85 | Head | — | Norway |
| 50 | Anna J. Michelson | 50 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 51 | Inger L. Shaw | 45 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 52 | Bertram L. Shaw | 5 | Grandson | — | Minnesota |
| 53 | Louis Hagen | 55 | Head | Clergyman | Iowa |
| 54 | Tilda Anella Hagen | 52 | Wife | Sunday School Supt | Iowa |
| 55 | G. Joanna Hagen | 18 | Daughter | — | Washington |
| 56 | Oscar Sorum | 48 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 57 | Olive Sorum | 42 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 58 | Doral M. Sorum | 18 | Son | Farm Labor | Wisconsin |
| 59 | Donald U. Sorum | 13 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 60 | Edrie Lee | 85 | Mother-in-law | — | Norway |
| 61 | Hans O. Ness | 37 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 62 | Sylvia E. Ness | 30 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 63 | Richard K. Ness | 11 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 64 | Elaine M. Ness | 2 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 65 | Mella K. Ness | 75 | Mother | — | Norway |
| 66 | H. Oliver Ness | 43 | Brother | Cutting Wood | Wisconsin |
| 67 | Albert Johnson | 47 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 68 | James Johnson | 41 | Son | Farm Labor | Wisconsin |
| 69 | Milton Johnson | 33 | Son | Farm Labor | Wisconsin |
| 70 | Adaide E. Ness | 20 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Oscar Severson | 36 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Mabel J. Severson | 30 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 73 | Merle V. Severson | 6 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 74 | Doris A. Severson | 4 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 75 | Russell C. Schiepleman | 23 | Farm hand | Farm Labor | Wisconsin |
| 76 | Thor A. Thompson | 65 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 77 | Johnnie Johnson THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 78 | Margaret M. Johnson | 35 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 79 | Arlene E. Johnson | 12 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 80 | Glenis J. Johnson | 10 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
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Pedigree Summary
Johnnie
Gen 1 · 1 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)