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Kenneth Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Morrison-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Kenneth Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Morrison-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents George & Emma — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Minnesota
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Morrison-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Kenneth A. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morrison |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morrison |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 270 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Minnesota |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | New Worker |
| Township / Ward | Randall Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Kenneth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nelson | Head | — | 63 | ~1877 |
| Emma Nelson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Norma Nelson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Evelyn Nelson | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| George Nelson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Vernon Nelson | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Dennis Nelson | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Lyle Nelson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Clement Nelson | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Kenneth Nelson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Morrison, Minnesota
Son, age 2
Morrison, Minnesota · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Kenneth W |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Morrison, Minnesota
Son, age 12
Morrison, Minnesota · implied b. ~1918 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Kenneth F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Morrison-County, Minnesota
Son, age 22
Morrison-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1918 — 10 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Kenneth A. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Morrison |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Morrison |
| Occupation | New worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 3 |
| Income (1939) | 270 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Minnesota |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 Kenneth Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father George Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Nelson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
George Nelson
b. ~1878
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Nelson
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Nelson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Nelson
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Kenneth Nelson
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Minnesota
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Sibling
Evelyn Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clement Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Vernon Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lyle Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Norma Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dennis Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
George Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Morrison-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Morrison-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01939-00674)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Mueller | 3 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | August L. Schwanke | 78 | head | — | Germany |
| 3 | Adelia Schwanke | 78 | wife | — | Germany |
| 4 | Ottomar A. Sylvester | 30 | head | Clergyman | Minnesota |
| 5 | Ella Mae Sylvester | 24 | wife | — | Minnesota |
| 6 | Roger A. Sylvester | 2 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | Olaf W. Olsen | 42 | head | Manager | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Annetta L. Olsen | 33 | wife | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | Warren R. Olsen | 15 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 10 | Gordon I. Olsen | 13 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 11 | Phyllis C. Olsen | 9 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 12 | Owen J. Olsen | 6 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 13 | Gayle M. Olsen | 2 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | George O. Nelson | 63 | head | Undertaker | Minnesota |
| 15 | Emma S. Nelson | 51 | wife | — | Minnesota |
| 16 | Evelyn B. Nelson | 25 | daughter | Teacher | Minnesota |
| 17 | Vernon E. Nelson | 23 | son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 18 | Kenneth A. Nelson THIS PERSON | 22 | son | New Worker | Minnesota |
| 19 | George C. Jr. Nelson | 21 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 20 | Norma L. Nelson | 19 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 21 | Lyle D. Nelson | 17 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | Clement S. Nelson | 15 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 23 | Dennis L. Nelson | 10 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 24 | Janis S. Price | 69 | head | — | Iowa |
| 25 | Grace Price | 39 | daughter | — | Iowa |
| 26 | William J. Strand | 44 | head | Machinist | Minnesota |
| 27 | Orlea Strand | 36 | wife | — | South Dakota |
| 28 | Carl O. Strand | 15 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 29 | Annette M. Strand | 6 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 30 | Extra Line | None | — | — | — |
| 31 | Merle A. Miller | 23 | head | Sectionman | Minnesota |
| 32 | Velma M. Miller | 21 | wife | — | Minnesota |
| 33 | Clarence Hines | 27 | head | Caretaker | Minnesota |
| 34 | Wilbur Hines | 23 | brother | Trucker | Minnesota |
| 35 | Henry H. Gosch | 46 | head | Merchant | Minnesota |
| 36 | Marguerite L. Gosch | 48 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 37 | Elaine E. A. Gosch | 20 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 38 | Margie E. Gosch | 18 | daughter | Clerk | Minnesota |
| 39 | Madilyn L. Gosch | 12 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | Diane L. Gosch | 6 | daughter | — | Minnesota |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Kenneth + 7 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)