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Louis Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Owen-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Louis Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Owen-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Owen-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Louis A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spencer Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Owen |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Broker |
| Industry | County Tax Board |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Broker |
| Township / Ward | Spencer Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 Louis | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Nelson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Mildred Arnold | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Louis Nelson | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Alma Nelson | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1920
Owen, Indiana
Head, age 34
Owen, Indiana · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Lewis |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Gen Farm |
| Class of Worker | Oa |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Owen, Indiana
Head, age 44
Owen, Indiana · implied b. ~1886 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Lewis A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Cashier |
| Industry | Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Owen-County, Indiana
Head, age 54
Owen-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Louis A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Spencer Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Owen |
| Occupation | Broker |
| Industry | County Tax Board |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Louis Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Louis Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Owen-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Owen-County, Indiana
Page Contents
18 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01083-00772)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Louis A Nelson THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | Broker | Indiana |
| 3 | Alma E Nelson | 53 | Wife | Owner | Indiana |
| 4 | Rosa J Nelson | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Mildred Arnold | 21 | Lodger | Waitress | Indiana |
| 7 | Paul S Work | 50 | Head | Partner | Indiana |
| 8 | Vada U Work | 38 | Wife | Partner | Indiana |
| 9 | Marie Kennedy | 55 | Lodger | House Keeper | Indiana |
| 10 | Ralph Warrick | 24 | Lodger | Salesman | Indiana |
| 11 | Edward Sadler | 72 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Bert Mchenry | 64 | Lodger | Owner | Indiana |
| 13 | Hugh R Wohl | 66 | Lodger | Salesman | Illinois |
| 15 | Daniel S Bristow | 50 | Head | Owner | Indiana |
| 16 | Mabel Bristow | 49 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Blanche Munger | 48 | Lodger | Cook | Iowa |
| 18 | Elizabeth Gandy | 83 | Lodger | — | Ohio |
| 19 | Oscar V Spear | 66 | Lodger | Agent | Indiana |
| 20 | Sarah E Brittain | 71 | Lodger | — | Indiana |
| 22 | Mont S Crowe | 59 | Head | Owner | Indiana |
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)