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Russell Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Winnebago-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Russell Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Winnebago-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Oscar & Oscar — first a head (b.~1913), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1913
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Winnebago-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rockford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Winnebago |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Real Estate Broker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Rockford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1913 |
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 Russell | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Johnson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Russell Johnson | Head | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Verna Johnson | Spouse | — | 25 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Winnebago, Illinois
Son, age 6
Winnebago, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Winnebago, Illinois
Son, age 16
Winnebago, Illinois · implied b. ~1914 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell L. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Winnebago-County, Illinois
Head, age 27
Winnebago-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1913 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rockford City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Winnebago |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Real Estate Broker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 2000 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Russell Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Oscar Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Oscar Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Minnie Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Oscar Johnson
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Oscar Johnson
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Minnie Johnson
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Russell Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 27 · b. ~1913 · Illinois
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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 — Winnebago-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Winnebago-County, Illinois
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00915-00007)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geraldine Vanoski | 6 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Arno A. Dalini | 34 | Head | Sales Analyst | New York |
| 4 | Margaret L. R. Dalini | 34 | wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 5 | William A. Dalini | 5 | son | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Russell L. Johnson THIS PERSON | 27 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 7 | Verna B. R. Johnson | 25 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 8 | Susan M. Johnson | 1 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 9 | John D. Remington | 43 | Head | Vice President | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Mary F. Remington | 34 | wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 11 | Robert D. Remington | 18 | son | Apprentice | Wisconsin |
| 12 | Edwin H. Ekdahl | 52 | Head | Proprietor | Sweden |
| 13 | Ethel I. R. Ekdahl | 47 | wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 14 | Peter A. Solein | 52 | Head | President | Wisconsin |
| 15 | Agnes M. R. Solein | 32 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Marie A. Solein | 3 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Eugen A. Helbell | 30 | Head | Radio Operator | Illinois |
| 19 | Robin C. R. Helbell | 34 | wife | Sec Secretary | Illinois |
| 20 | Harold H. B. Sawyer | 52 | Head | Owner | Illinois |
| 21 | Alice Sawyer | 46 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Kenneth D. Eychaner | 32 | Head | Dist. Manager | Illinois |
| 24 | Gladys M. R. Eychaner | 29 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 25 | Nancy J. Eychaner | 3 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Judy Ann Eychaner | 1 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Alfred R. Hissong | 33 | Head | Proprietor Radio Installation | Minnesota |
| 29 | Clarence W. R. Bartlett | 43 | Head | Mechanical Supt. | Illinois |
| 30 | Edna K. Bartlett | 38 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Richard W. Bartlett | 15 | son | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Enoch Linden | 47 | Head | Partner | Illinois |
| 33 | Nellie E. R. Linden | 46 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Virginia L. Linden | 23 | daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 35 | Lucille G. Linden | 20 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 36 | Juanita J. Linden | 13 | daughter | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Nils J. Tester | 36 | Head | President | Sweden |
| 39 | Elizabeth J. R. Tester | 35 | wife | — | Sweden |
| 40 | Nils S. Tester | 10 | son | — | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Russell
Gen 1 · 3 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)