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Sam Johnson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Will, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Sam Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Will, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Will, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Sam |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Township / Ward | Lockport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sam | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Johnson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Sam Johnson | Head | — | 65 | ~1865 |
| Elmer Seaborg | Other | — | 27 | ~1903 |
| John Lindquist | Other | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Jack Ostrom | Other | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Sigurd Johnson | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Gordon Johnson | Son | — | 5 | ~1925 |
| Howard Johnson | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Mary Johnson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1920
Will, Illinois
Head, age 54
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1866 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | dealer |
| Industry | produce |
| Class of Worker | O.A. |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Year of Naturalization | 1894 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Will, Illinois
Head, age 65
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1865 — 9 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Sam |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1887 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Will-County, Illinois
Head, age 74
Will-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1866 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Samuel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 74 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lockport |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Will |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | OT |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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Our Model Tree links Sam Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Sam Johnson
Head · 1930 · age 65 · b. ~1865 · Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Will, Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Will, Illinois
Page Contents
49 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:illinoiscensus00reel569:0570)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nellie Stushbury | 44 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 2 | Eleanor Stushbury | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 3 | John Stushbury | 14 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 4 | Ellen Matson | 7 | Niece | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Evan Barnes | 21 | Son-in-law | Machinist | Illinois |
| 6 | Mildred Barnes | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Alfred Barnes | 44 | Head | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 8 | Nellie Barnes | 40 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 9 | Emmett Barnes | 18 | Son | Salesman | Illinois |
| 10 | Vivian Barnes | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 11 | Betty Barnes | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Bernice Barnes | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 13 | John Atkinson | 46 | Head | Accountant | Illinois |
| 14 | Ruth Atkinson | 45 | Wife | Fitter | Illinois |
| 15 | Arthur Atkinson | 23 | Son | Teacher | Illinois |
| 16 | Robert Atkinson | 21 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 17 | Harriet Moore | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 18 | Sam Johnson THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 19 | Mary Johnson | 44 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 20 | Ruth Johnson | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Sigurd Johnson | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Howard Johnson | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Gordon Johnson | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Elmer Seaborg | 27 | Lodger | Mason | Sweden |
| 25 | John Lindquist | 23 | Lodger | Mason | Sweden |
| 26 | Jack Ostrom | 21 | Lodger | Printer | Sweden |
| 27 | Mary Swenson | 49 | Head | Press Operator | Illinois |
| 28 | Edward Swenson | 27 | Son | Chemist | Illinois |
| 29 | Elizabeth Swenson | 25 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 30 | Charles Swenson | 21 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 31 | Joseph Swenson | 18 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 32 | Evelyn Swenson | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 33 | Henry Bowhuis | 33 | Head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 34 | Hannah Bowhuis | 31 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 35 | Marcheta Bowhuis | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 36 | Billie Dyke | 18 | Servant | Servant | Tennessee |
| 37 | Charles H. Ernat | 50 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 38 | Alvena G. Ernat | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Cora W. Ernat | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Illinois |
| 40 | Charles H. Jr. Ernat | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 41 | Emma Clausen | 70 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Louise Bush | 47 | Head | Teacher | Illinois |
| 43 | George Bush | 22 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 44 | Arthur Jinks | 53 | Lodger | Div. Engineer | England |
| 45 | William Deneau | 41 | Head | Carpenter | Canada French |
| 46 | Agnes Deneau | 28 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 47 | Earl Deneau | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Lois Deneau | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Donald Deneau | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)