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Benjamin Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Harvey-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Benjamin Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Harvey-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Kansas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Harvey-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newton city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harvey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Industry | State |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 604 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Township / Ward | Newton City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 Benjamin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Thomas | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| Inez Thomas | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Lenna Thomas | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Harvey, Kansas
Head, age 38
Harvey, Kansas · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | B. G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | Boiler Maker |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1930
Harvey, Kansas
Head, age 49
Harvey, Kansas · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 31 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | County |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1800 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1940
Harvey-County, Kansas
Head, age 59
Harvey-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Benjamin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newton city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harvey |
| Occupation | Postman |
| Industry | State |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 604 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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Our Model Tree links Benjamin Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Benjamin Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 59 · b. ~1881 · Kansas
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Harvey-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Harvey-County, Kansas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01234-00702)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winn Gibbens | 32 | Head | Auto Mechanic | Kansas |
| 2 | Mamie Gibbens | 25 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Winifred Gibbens | 7 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 4 | Harold Gibbens | 6 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 5 | Geo. P. Nelson | 53 | Head | Rail Mill Labor | Norway |
| 6 | Clara Nelson | 52 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Johnnie Hubbard | 61 | Head | Miller | Kansas |
| 8 | Mamie Hubbard | 62 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 9 | Walter A. Stimmel | 59 | Head | Head Time Keeper | Kansas |
| 10 | Edgie Gift | 38 | Servant | Servant | Kansas |
| 11 | Ben Boy | 49 | Head | Head Flour Packer | California |
| 12 | Delia Boy | 56 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 13 | Doyle Boy | 24 | Son | Flour Packer | Kansas |
| 14 | Wm H Stewart | 81 | In law | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Augusta Kluge | 66 | Head | — | Germany |
| 16 | August Kluge | 27 | Son | Farm Laborer | Kansas |
| 17 | Sam Little | 31 | Head | Cement Finisher | Kansas |
| 18 | Lucille Little | 29 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 19 | Luella Mae Little | 12 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 20 | James Robt. Little | 4 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 21 | Nate Anderson | 72 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Maggie Anderson | 72 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Margaret Blanchard | 39 | Daughter | Maid | Kansas |
| 24 | Antoinette Blanchard | 12 | Grand dau | — | Kansas |
| 25 | Gaylon Blanchard | 12 | Grand son | — | Kansas |
| 26 | John A. Grochowsky | 41 | Head | Presser | Kansas |
| 27 | Julia Grochowsky | 38 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Berthold Grochowsky | 19 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 29 | William Grochowsky | 18 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 30 | John Grochowsky | 17 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 31 | Joseph Grochowsky | 15 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 32 | Lucille Grochowsky | 13 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 33 | Julia Grochowsky | 11 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 34 | Robert Grochowsky | 9 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Elizabeth Grochowsky | 8 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 36 | Gordon Grochowsky | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 37 | Benjamin Thomas THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Postman | Kansas |
| 38 | Lenna Thomas | 55 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Inez Thomas | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Charley Merritt | 52 | Head | Garbage Disposal | Illinois |
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)