PJ
Paul Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Paul Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Gus & Gustave — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Paul J |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | telegraph operator |
| Industry | Postal telegraph |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Telegraph Operator |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Paul | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustave Johnson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Paul Johnson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Ellen Johnson | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Son, age 2
King, Washington · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
King, Washington
Son, age 12
King, Washington · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Paul |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
King-County, Washington
Son, age 22
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Paul J |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Occupation | telegraph operator |
| Industry | Postal telegraph |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 700 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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 Paul Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Gus Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Gustave Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Gunhild Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Gustaf Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ellen Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ellen Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Gus Johnson
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Gustave Johnson
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Gunhild Johnson
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Gustaf Johnson
b. ~1889
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ellen Johnson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ellen Johnson
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Paul Johnson
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Washington
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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 — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04382-01022)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Herbert C Dalton | 9 | grandson | — | California |
| 42 | Gustave A Johnson | 52 | Head | Steam Engineer | Sweden |
| 43 | Ellen A Johnson | 49 | wife | None | Sweden |
| 44 | Paul J Johnson THIS PERSON | 22 | son | Telegraph Operator | Washington |
| 45 | Louis A Baker | 45 | Head | Machinist | Denmark |
| 46 | Gladys M Baker | 42 | wife | None | Canada English |
| 47 | Frank L Baker | 22 | son | New Worker | Washington |
| 48 | Jack C Baker | 18 | son | Messenger Boy | At Sea |
| 49 | George W Baker | 5 | son | — | Washington |
| 50 | Ronald R Baker | 4 | son | — | Washington |
| 51 | Clarence A Mariott | 27 | Head | Nurseryman | Washington |
| 52 | Berniece A Mariott | 23 | Wife | None | Washington |
| 53 | Frank C Mariott | 5 | son | — | Washington |
| 54 | Marilyn J Mariott | 4 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 55 | Patricia A Mariott | 3 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 56 | Rose B Mariott | 73 | Mother | None | Nebraska |
| 57 | Henry L Moe | 38 | Head | Carpenter | Minnesota |
| 58 | Helen Moe | 38 | wife | None | Germany |
| 59 | Donald Moe | 13 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Richard Moe | 5 | son | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Louis A Mothers | 30 | Head | Aircraft Mechanic | Michigan |
| 62 | Dorothy C Mothers | 28 | wife | Sales Lady | Washington |
| 63 | Gerald H Mothers | 7 | son | — | Washington |
| 64 | Budd H Kavanaugh | 49 | Head | Foreman Of Carriers | Montana |
| 65 | Lillie M Kavanaugh | 47 | wife | None | Nebraska |
| 66 | Vera Wayman | 29 | daughter | Office Director | Washington |
| 67 | Ida P Kavanaugh | 21 | daughter | Personal Service | Washington |
| 68 | Ronald Wayman | 5 | grandson | — | Washington |
| 69 | Fred W Forester | 57 | Head | Carpenter | New York |
| 70 | Vina S Forester | 53 | wife | Carpenter | Wisconsin |
| 71 | Agnes S Ioannias | 72 | Head | None | Canada French |
| 72 | Nellie A Fife | 66 | Head | None | Missouri |
| 73 | Ralph H Fife | 31 | son | Works In Office, Bookkeeper | Washington |
| 74 | James A Fife | 27 | son | Display Man | Canada English |
| 75 | Arthur E Fife | 27 | son | Cutter Off Machine | Canada English |
| 76 | Cornelius W Casey | 35 | Head | Grader & Roller Operator | Oklahoma |
| 77 | Anna R Casey | 29 | wife | Owner Saleswoman | Washington |
| 78 | Cornelius W Casey | 10 | son | — | Washington |
| 79 | Geraldine S Casey | 7 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 80 | Michael B Concannon | 55 | Head | Fireman | Minnesota |
Pedigree Summary
Paul
Gen 1 · 6 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)