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Russell Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Russell Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hennepin-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Nels & Ragnhild — first a head (b.~1907), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1907
Male
Head
Born: Minnesota
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hennepin-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Auditor |
| Industry | Wholesale Oil |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1860 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Auditor |
| Township / Ward | Minneapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Russell | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlyne Johnson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Russell Johnson | Head | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Russell Johnson | Son | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Beatrice Johnson | Spouse | — | 29 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hennepin, Minnesota
Son, age 11
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1909 — 7 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 | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Hennepin, Minnesota
Son, age 22
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1908 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Norway |
| Mother's Birthplace | Norway |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Wholesale agent |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Head, age 33
Hennepin-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1907 — 4 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Russell S |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Minneapolis City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hennepin |
| Occupation | Auditor |
| Industry | Wholesale Oil |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1860 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 Nels Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Ragnhild Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Nels Johnson
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Ragnhild Johnson
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Johnson
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Russell Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 33 · b. ~1907 · Minnesota
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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 — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Hennepin-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01993-00376)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Ann Long | 4 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 2 | James D Long | 3 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 3 | Nellie Long | 28 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Katherine Mckeon | 64 | Head | Assistant Bookkeeper | Indiana |
| 5 | Esther Mckeon | 53 | Partner | Deputy Clerk | Indiana |
| 6 | Geo. L. Mckeon | 57 | Partner | Salesman | Indiana |
| 7 | Lillian (V) Brandenburg | 21 | Maid | Housework | Minnesota |
| 8 | Florence Moore | 65 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 9 | David Moore | 34 | Son | Musician | Minnesota |
| 10 | Beth Moore | 28 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 11 | Charles Moore | 7 | Grandson | — | California |
| 12 | Deane Moore | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Minnesota |
| 13 | Herbert L Ryder | 62 | Head | Barber | Wisconsin |
| 14 | Inez (E) Ryder | 59 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 15 | Loren H Ryder | 24 | Son | Clerical | Minnesota |
| 16 | Mary (S) Carseday | 86 | Head | — | New York |
| 17 | Russell S Johnson THIS PERSON | 33 | Head | Auditor | Minnesota |
| 18 | Beatrice (R) Johnson | 29 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 19 | Russell Johnson | 4 | Son | 0 | Minnesota |
| 20 | Merlyne Johnson | 1 | Daughter | 0 | Minnesota |
| 21 | Elmer (H) Cook | 72 | Head | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | Lillian Cook | 69 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 23 | Tresa Bochart | 65 | Cousin | — | Minnesota |
| 24 | Arthur Schick | 62 | Head | Owner | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Ora (B) Schick | 63 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Eleanor Schick | 25 | Daughter | Owner | Iowa |
| 27 | Harold Lathrop | 39 | Head | Director | Wisconsin |
| 28 | Dorothy (D) Lathrop | 38 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 29 | Harold Jr Lathrop | 19 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 30 | Gloria Lathrop | 14 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 31 | Helen Adams | 59 | Head | — | New York |
| 32 | Betty Jane Adams | 22 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 33 | Wayland Nordberg | 26 | Son in law | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 34 | Dorothe Nordberg | 25 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 35 | Betty Ann Hance | 22 | Lodger | Clerical Work | Minnesota |
| 36 | James Gilhorn | 29 | Lodger | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 37 | Beatrice Gilhorn | 23 | Wife | — | Montana |
| 38 | John Edwards | 65 | Head | Salesman | Iowa |
| 39 | Elmer Edwards | 55 | Lodger | House Washer | Iowa |
| 40 | Leona Hubbard | 23 | Lodger | — | Minnesota |
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)