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Joseph Klein — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Benton-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Klein across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Benton-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Benton-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Klein |
| Given Name | Joseph J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Cloud City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Benton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Service Manager |
| Industry | Automobile Garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2040 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Service Manager |
| Township / Ward | St Cloud City |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Klein | Spouse | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Joseph Klein | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| Alice Klein | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Norbert Klein | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Vernon Klein | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1920
Benton, Minnesota
Other, age 21
Benton, Minnesota · implied b. ~1899 — 20 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Klein |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Garage |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Benton, Minnesota
Head, age 31
Benton, Minnesota · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Klein |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Canada Eng |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto Repair Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Benton-County, Minnesota
Head, age 43
Benton-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1897 — 5 household members
| Surname | Klein |
| Given Name | Joseph J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | St. Cloud City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Benton |
| Occupation | Service Manager |
| Industry | Automobile Garage |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2040 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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Our Model Tree links Joseph Klein across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joseph Klein
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Benton-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Benton-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01907-00303)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elsie Norum | 44 | Wife | Saleswoman | Germany |
| 42 | Albert G. Shay | 50 | Head | Optometrist | Minnesota |
| 43 | Lilla K. Shay | 49 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 44 | Luana M. | 22 | Daughter | School Teacher | Not living |
| 45 | John A. | 19 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Peggy Jo | 16 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 47 | Charles A. Slaney | 58 | Head | President | England |
| 48 | Theresa A. Slaney | 58 | Wife | — | England |
| 49 | Natalie E. Slaney | 18 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 50 | Andrew H. Goerger | 47 | Head | Printer | Minnesota |
| 51 | Frances M. Goerger | 48 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | Carol A. Goerger | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 53 | Martin P. Walak | 71 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Mary A. Walak | 63 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Francis L. Walak | 26 | Son | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 56 | Irene Walak | 24 | Daughter | Secretary | Minnesota |
| 57 | Edward E. Holz | 57 | Head | Plant Operator | Germany |
| 58 | Ellen A. Holz | 49 | Wife | Saleswoman | Minnesota |
| 59 | Joseph J. Klein THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Service Manager | Minnesota |
| 60 | Hilda M. Klein | 37 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Alice A. Klein | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Minnesota |
| 62 | Vernon J. Klein | 14 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 63 | Norbert B. Klein | 8 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 64 | Frank L. Smith | 47 | Head | Secretary | Canada-English |
| 65 | Sue C. Smith | 43 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 66 | Fremont E. Benson | 40 | Head | Statistician | Minnesota |
| 67 | Estelle C. Benson | 38 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 68 | Lyle E. Benson | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 69 | John F. Benson | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 70 | Carl W. Sherer | 39 | Head | Proprietor Manager | Minnesota |
| 71 | Ruth M. Sherer | 31 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 72 | Gail L. Sherer | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | Carol E. Sherer | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 74 | Robert Sherer | 18 | Brother | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 75 | Raymond J. Taylor | 49 | Head | Office Manager | Minnesota |
| 76 | Hattie Taylor | 48 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 77 | Robert D. Dircks | 25 | Son | Solicitor | Minnesota |
| 78 | Samuel Dolinsky | 57 | Head | Proprietor Manager | Poland |
| 79 | Clara Dolinsky | 38 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 80 | Aron Dolinsky | 11 | Son | — | 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)