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Nellie Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Nellie Nelson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Nels & Nils — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Female
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Nellie M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Dishwasher |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Dishwasher |
| Township / Ward | Lincoln |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Nellie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Nelson | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Ethel Nelson | Other | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Beryl Studley | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
Census Appearances
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Daughter, age 20
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1890 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Nellie M. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Nor-Norwegian |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Daughter, age 30
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1890 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Nellie M |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | teacher |
| Industry | public school |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Daughter, age 41
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Nellie M |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 51
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1889 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Nellie M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lincoln |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Dishwasher |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 450 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Nellie Nelson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Nels Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and father Nils Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Nelson (~0.92 confidence) and father Neil Nelson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Nels Nelson
b. ~1852
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Nils Nelson
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Nelson
b. ~1855
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Neil Nelson
b. ~1855
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Nellie Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Rhode Island
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03766-00649)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Roselyn N. Young | 27 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 42 | David W. Young | 0 | Son | No | Rhode Island |
| 43 | Peter J. Martin | 65 | Head | Watchman | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Robert H. Hartley | 33 | Head | Tenter Frame | England |
| 45 | Louisa Hartley | 27 | Wife | Hairdresser | England |
| 46 | Harold G. Jones | 34 | Head | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Ethel S. Jones | 37 | Wife | Office Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Arlene S. Jones | 7 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 49 | William G. Wood | 48 | Head | Dye Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Mildred J. Wood | 40 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 51 | Janice F. Wood | 15 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 52 | Elaine G. Wood | 13 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | William F. Wood | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Meredith H. Wood | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Peter R. Harback | 31 | Head | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 56 | Edna P. Harback | 29 | Wife | Stenographer | Rhode Island |
| 57 | Joan M. Harback | 2 | Daughter | No | Rhode Island |
| 58 | George H. Studley | 38 | Head | Calendar Operator | Rhode Island |
| 59 | Mira E. Studley | 37 | Wife | Buyer | Rhode Island |
| 60 | Betty A. Studley | 17 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 61 | Shirley J. Studley | 16 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 62 | Newman C. Peace | 57 | Head | Electrician | Rhode Island |
| 63 | Anna M. Peace | 60 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 64 | Nellie M. Nelson THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Dishwasher | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Ethel M. Nelson | 55 | Sister | School Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Beryl A. Studley | 14 | Daughter | Clerical Office | Rhode Island |
| 67 | James J. Macphee | 26 | Head | Gig Dyer | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Margaret Macphee | 26 | Wife | Shipping Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 69 | James E. Macphee | 4 | Son | No | Rhode Island |
| 70 | Robert A. Macphee | 3 | Son | No | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Francis Gilkerson | 31 | Head | Driver Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 72 | Ruth C. Gilkerson | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Paul E. Gilkerson | 7 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Bern M. Gilkerson | 3 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Andrew Cruden | 56 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Scotland |
| 76 | Margaret Cruden | 51 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 77 | Andrew G. Cruden | 22 | Son | Gas Station Att. | Massachusetts |
| 78 | John Wilson | 54 | Lodger | Machinist | Scotland |
| 79 | Thomas W. Snyder | 68 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Ella A. Snyder | 25 | Daughter | Payroll Clerk | Rhode Island |
Pedigree Summary
Nellie
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)