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Vernon Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Henry-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Vernon Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Henry-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Harrison & Nioma — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Henry-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Vernon |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 888 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Lynn Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 Vernon | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Johnson | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Nioma Johnson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Harrison Johnson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Henry, Illinois
Son, age 2
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Vernon |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 2 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Henry, Illinois
Son, age 12
Henry, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Vernon |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Henry-County, Illinois
Son, age 22
Henry-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 3 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Vernon |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lynn Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Henry |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Income (1939) | 888 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| 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 Vernon Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Harrison Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Nioma Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Naomi Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Harrison Johnson
b. ~1888
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Nioma Johnson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Naomi Johnson
b. ~1890
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Vernon Johnson
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · 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 — Henry-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Henry-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00812-00558)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth | 47 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 2 | Glenn | 16 | Son | School | Illinois |
| 3 | Mauritz Samuelson | 24 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 4 | Ruth Samuelson | 24 | Wife | Farmer | Illinois |
| 5 | Theodore Grabbe | 65 | Head | Farmer | Germany |
| 6 | Lillie Grabbe | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 7 | Ina Mae Grabbe | 20 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 8 | Lawrence Grabbe | 4 | Grand-son | 0 | Iowa |
| 9 | Elmer Chelstrom | 34 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 10 | Alice Chelstrom | 37 | Sister | Teacher | Illinois |
| 11 | Esther Larson | 42 | Sister | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Sheldon Larson | 12 | Nephew | School | Illinois |
| 13 | Luther Karson | 41 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 14 | Bertha Karson | 34 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Vivian Karson | 11 | Daughter | School | Illinois |
| 16 | Veryl Karson | 8 | Daughter | School | Illinois |
| 17 | Vernita Karson | 3 | Daughter | 0 | Illinois |
| 18 | Stanley Bloomberg | 59 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 19 | Hilda Bloomberg | 49 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 20 | John Bloomberg | 24 | Son | Chauffeur | Illinois |
| 21 | Leona Bloomberg | 26 | Daughter | Packing Work | Illinois |
| 22 | Arvid Henrikson | 49 | Head | Farmer | Sweden |
| 23 | Myrtle Henrikson | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 24 | Vernon Henrikson | 19 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 25 | Geraldine Henrikson | 17 | Daughter | School | Illinois |
| 26 | Maynard Henrikson | 7 | Son | School | Illinois |
| 27 | Elmer Bridges | 49 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 28 | Sarah Bridges | 45 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Adah Bridges | 13 | Daughter | School | Illinois |
| 30 | Wilmer Bridges | 10 | Son | School | Illinois |
| 31 | Jane Bridges | 7 | Daughter | School | Illinois |
| 32 | Herman Lindbloom | 49 | Head | Farmer | Sweden |
| 33 | Vera Lindbloom | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Thea. W. Chesley | 36 | Head | Section Hand | Illinois |
| 35 | Henry Roseburg | 54 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 36 | Edith Roseburg | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 37 | Robert Roseburg | 16 | Son | Farmer | Illinois |
| 38 | Harrison Johnson | 52 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 39 | Nioma Johnson | 51 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Vernon Johnson THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
Pedigree Summary
Vernon
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)