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Willard Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Riley-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Willard Johnson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Riley-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Kansas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Riley-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Willard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bala Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Riley |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Township / Ward | Bala Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Willard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Johnson | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Willard Johnson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Elma Johnson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Lilian Johnson | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Carl Johnson | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1930
Riley, Kansas
Son, age 7
Riley, Kansas · implied b. ~1923 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Willard A |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1940
Riley-County, Kansas
Son, age 17
Riley-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1923 — 5 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Willard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bala Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Riley |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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 Willard Johnson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Willard Johnson
Son · 1940 · age 17 · b. ~1923 · Kansas
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Sibling
Lilian Johnson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elma Johnson
Sibling · 1940 · age 7
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 — Riley-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Riley-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01256-00034)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Gissett | 62 | Head | Farm Operator | Germany |
| 2 | Perseda Gissett | 61 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 3 | Gideon Potter | 52 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 4 | Carrie Potter | 47 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 5 | Merlin Potter | 13 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 6 | Wm J. Harpes | 58 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 7 | Marie Harpes | 63 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 8 | John D. Manninga | 47 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 9 | Luella Manninga | 50 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 10 | Edward S. Brandner | 55 | Head | Clergyman | Kansas |
| 11 | Florence Brandner | 48 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 12 | Silas Brandner | 16 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 13 | Viola Brandner | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | August Hock | 62 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 15 | Arthur Ielander | 44 | Lodger | Upholsterer | Kansas |
| 16 | Mabel Ielander | 37 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 17 | Barbara Ielander | 5 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Barry Ielander | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 19 | Arnold J. Manninga | 41 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 20 | Myrtle G. Manninga | 37 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 21 | Wanda L. Manninga | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 22 | Gloria Jean Manninga | 11 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 23 | Moses Van Elst | 54 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 24 | Mary Van Elst | 57 | Sister | — | Kansas |
| 25 | Fred Weidner | 34 | Head | Farm Operator | Germany |
| 26 | Lloyd Johnke | 33 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 27 | Mildred Johnke | 25 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Alvin Remmers | 22 | Hired Man | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 29 | John Johnke | 26 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 30 | Opal Johnke | 26 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 31 | Harry Strauss | 30 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 32 | Geraldine Strauss | 26 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 33 | Gerald Strauss | 3 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 34 | Harold Strauss | 3 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Carl M. Johnson | 54 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
| 36 | Mabel Johnson | 53 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 37 | Lilian Johnson | 19 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 38 | Willard Johnson THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 39 | Elma Johnson | 7 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 40 | Henry Hageman | 45 | Head | Farm Operator | Kansas |
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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)