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William Benson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Todd-County, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this William Benson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Todd-County, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents William & Wm — first a son (b.~1919), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1919
Male
Son
Born: Minnesota
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Todd-County, Minnesota |
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Eagle Valley Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Todd |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 64 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Eagle Valley Twp |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Benson | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| William Benson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Winston Benson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Helma Benson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Todd, Minnesota
Son, age
Todd, Minnesota · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Todd, Minnesota
Son, age 11
Todd, Minnesota · implied b. ~1919 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Todd-County, Minnesota
Son, age 21
Todd-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
| Surname | Benson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Eagle Valley Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Todd |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 64 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 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 William Benson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father William Benson (~0.92 confidence) and father Wm Benson (~0.92 confidence) and father Nels Benson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Helma Benson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Helma Benson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Helma Benson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 6 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
William Benson
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Wm Benson
b. ~1892
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Nels Benson
b. ~1893
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Helma Benson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Helma Benson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Helma Benson
b. ~1896
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Benson
Son · 1940 · age 21 · b. ~1919 · Minnesota
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Sibling
Winston Benson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Todd-County, Minnesota
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1940 US Federal Census — Todd-County, Minnesota
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01964-00206)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Anna Michalec | 55 | Head | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 42 | John John | 33 | Son | Farmer | Texas |
| 43 | F. L. Kolodji | 35 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 44 | Noma R. Kolodji | 33 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Mary Kolodji | 10 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 46 | Monica Kolodji | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 47 | James Kolodji | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 48 | Joseph Kolodji | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 49 | Frank Jr. Kolodji | 2 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 50 | Gust J. Johnson | 83 | Head | Farmer | Sweden |
| 51 | Clara Johnson | 72 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 52 | Edith Johnson | 36 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 53 | Victor Johnson | 33 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 54 | Iver Tellefson | 76 | Head | Farmer | Sweden |
| 55 | Selma Tellefson | 70 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 56 | Stanley G. Kolodji | 36 | Head | Farmer | Poland |
| 57 | Magdaline Kolodji | 26 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 58 | Robert L. Kolodji | 8 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 59 | Rose Mary Kolodji | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 60 | Leonel Kolodji | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 61 | Elizabeth Kolodji | 4 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 62 | Rita Kolodji | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 63 | Stanley Grosky | 62 | Lodger | — | Poland |
| 64 | John R. Johnson | 72 | Head | Farmer | Sweden |
| 65 | Caroline Johnson | 66 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 66 | Raymond Johnson | 33 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 67 | Leonard Johnson | 27 | Son | Mechanic | Minnesota |
| 68 | H. G. Isaacson | 66 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 69 | Nellie Isaacson | 62 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 70 | Hazel Isaacson | 34 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 71 | Willard Isaacson | 24 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 72 | Charles Christopherson | 78 | Head | Farmer | Norway |
| 73 | Herbert Christopherson | 45 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 74 | Wm. H. Benson | 48 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 75 | Helma Benson | 44 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 76 | William Benson THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 77 | Winston Benson | 17 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 78 | Orin Henry | 75 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 79 | Anna Henry | 49 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 80 | Herbie Henry | 25 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
Pedigree Summary
William + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 6 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)