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Rachel Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Goodhue-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Rachel Johnson across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Goodhue-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 76
b. ~1864
Female
Head
Born: Norway
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Goodhue-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachel O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cannon Falls |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Goodhue |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | No |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
| Township / Ward | Cannon Falls |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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 Rachel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Johnson | Head | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Percy Johnson | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Asa Johnson | Son | — | 43 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1900
Goodhue, Minnesota
Spouse, age 36
Goodhue, Minnesota · implied b. ~1864 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Birth Month | Jan |
| Birth Year | 1864 |
| Year of Immigration | 1882 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1910
Goodhue, Minnesota
Spouse, age 46
Goodhue, Minnesota · implied b. ~1864 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachael |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Years Married | 20 |
| Children Born | 6 |
| Children Living | 6 |
| Year of Immigration | 1880 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1920
Goodhue, Minnesota
Spouse, age 56
Goodhue, Minnesota · implied b. ~1864 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Year of Immigration | 1868 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | none |
| Industry | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Year of Naturalization | 1872 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1930
Goodhue, Minnesota
Head, age 66
Goodhue, Minnesota · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1872 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Owner - Manager Farm |
| Industry | 1111 |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Norwegian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | yes |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
1940
Goodhue-County, Minnesota
Head, age 76
Goodhue-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1864 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Rachel O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 76 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Norway |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cannon Falls |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Goodhue |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | No |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birthplace (normalized) | norway |
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Our Model Tree links Rachel Johnson across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Rachel Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 76 · b. ~1864 · Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Goodhue-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Goodhue-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01923-00090)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Joseph Hordahl | 24 | Son | Attendant | Minnesota |
| 42 | Glenn Hordahl | 10 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 43 | Robert Johnson | 67 | Head | — | Norway |
| 44 | Wesley B. Johnson | 28 | Son | Attendant | Minnesota |
| 45 | Mae Johnson | 24 | Daughter in law | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Rachel O. Johnson THIS PERSON | 76 | Head | — | Norway |
| 47 | Asa J. Johnson | 43 | Son | Bar Tender | Minnesota |
| 48 | Percy C. Johnson | 35 | Son | Veterian | Minnesota |
| 49 | Mathilda Wickerson | 86 | Head | — | Norway |
| 50 | Joseph Lee | 62 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 51 | Louis F. Miller | 68 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 52 | Annie Miller | 69 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 53 | Josie G. Miller | 23 | Daughter | Operator | Minnesota |
| 54 | Marlon Miller | 37 | Head | Minister | New York |
| 55 | Marion Miller | 31 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 56 | Wallace G. Miller | 8 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 57 | Marilyn F. Miller | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 58 | James A. Miller | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 59 | Edmund O. Rosvold | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Minnesota |
| 60 | Louise Rosvold | 75 | Mother | — | Norway |
| 61 | Benj. A. Humblad | 27 | Head | Clerk | Minnesota |
| 62 | Esther A. Humblad | 26 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 63 | Hiram G. Senum | 34 | Head | Teller | Minnesota |
| 64 | Alva N. Senum | 34 | Wife | — | No Dakota |
| 65 | Gwen G. Senum | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 66 | Julia Ann Senum | 2 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 67 | Ray G. Johnson | 47 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 68 | Edna Johnson | 41 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 69 | Miriam Johnson | 22 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 70 | Willard Johnson | 18 | Son | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 71 | Milo S. Olson | 34 | Head | Lawyer | Minnesota |
| 72 | Marion E. Olson | 35 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 73 | Edwin S. Olson | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 74 | P. S. Aslakson | 87 | Head | — | Norway |
| 75 | Merin Aslakson | 80 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 76 | Hester O. Tate | 44 | Head | Inspector | Minnesota |
| 77 | Edna Tate | 41 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 78 | Bertram Kulander | 30 | Head | Undertaker | Minnesota |
| 79 | Agnes A. Kulander | 27 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 80 | Bruce F. Kulander | 2 | 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)