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Ralph Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Alger-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Ralph Nelson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Alger-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1924), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1924
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Alger-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Munising City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alger |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Munising City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1924 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ralph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Nelson | Son | — | ~1940 | |
| Caroline Nelson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Gordon Nelson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Ralph Nelson | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Hannah Nelson | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Ray Nelson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Henry Nelson | Head | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1930
Alger, Michigan
Son, age 6
Alger, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph B |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Alger-County, Michigan
Son, age 16
Alger-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1924 — 7 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph B. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Munising City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Alger |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 Ralph Nelson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Ralph Nelson
Son · 1940 · age 16 · b. ~1924 · Michigan
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Sibling
Ray Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gordon Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Caroline Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Nelson
Sibling · 1940 · age
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 — Alger-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Alger-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01720-00321)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Donald G. Leray | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 42 | Richard Percy | 28 | Lodger | Teacher | Michigan |
| 43 | Nicholas M. South | 40 | Head | Proprietor | Greece |
| 44 | Catherine South | 26 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 45 | Michael South | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 46 | Ernest H. Stathakis | 52 | Father | Cook | Greece |
| 47 | Vernon J. Bromley | 41 | Head | Foreman | Michigan |
| 48 | Edrie D. Bromley | 43 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 49 | John E. Bromley | 18 | Son | New Worker | Michigan |
| 50 | Margaret M. Bromley | 13 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 51 | Ira E. Hanson | 44 | Head | Timekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 52 | Ruth A. Hanson | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Ira W. Hanson | 18 | Son | Broke Husler | Michigan |
| 54 | Gordon M. Hanson | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 55 | Barbara A. Hanson | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 56 | Arthur F. Mcallister | 58 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 57 | Eda A. Mcallister | 54 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Ruth D. Mcallister | 20 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Leo F. Potts | 38 | Head | Paper Maker | Michigan |
| 60 | Ruth V. Potts | 32 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 61 | Lee F. Potts | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Patricia J. Potts | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 63 | Henry R. Nelson | 44 | Head | Vocational Teacher | Michigan |
| 64 | Hannah M. Nelson | 42 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 65 | Ray H. Nelson | 19 | Son | Office Boy | Michigan |
| 66 | Ralph B. Nelson THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 67 | Caroline G. Nelson | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 68 | Gordon C. Nelson | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 69 | David J. Nelson | 0 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 70 | Hilmer G. Sheld | 46 | Head | Clerk (Office) | Michigan |
| 71 | Ina M. Sheld | 44 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Kathryn R. Sheld | 4 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 73 | Edna June Sheld | 1 | Misinformed | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Floyd E. Marsh | 65 | Head | Station Agent | Michigan |
| 75 | Magdalen Marsh | 59 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 76 | Austin Marsh | 21 | Son | Clerk | Michigan |
| 77 | Charles A. Brandt | 38 | Son-in-Law | Manager | Michigan |
| 78 | Lilas N. Brandt | 31 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Carolyn S. Brandt | 1 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Walter M. Fillpitt | 29 | Lodger | Forester | North Dakota |
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)