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Charles Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Camden-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Charles Thomas across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Camden-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Camden-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brooklawn Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Trans Work |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1352 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Trans Work |
| Township / Ward | Brooklawn Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thomas | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Charles Thomas | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Eva Thomas | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1910
Camden, New …
Other, age 30
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1880 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Camden, New …
Head, age 40
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Printing Dept. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Camden, New …
Head, age 51
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Owner |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 5050 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Camden-County, New …
Head, age 62
Camden-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Charles E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brooklawn Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Camden |
| Occupation | Trans Work |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 1352 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Charles Thomas across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Charles Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Camden-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02320-00474)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Schornagel | 28 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 2 | Dorothea May Schornagel | 0 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Thomas Nelis | 33 | Head | Laborer | Penna |
| 4 | Lillian Nelis | 32 | Wife | Mender | Penna |
| 5 | Thomas W. Jr. Nelis | 6 | Son | — | Penna |
| 6 | Robert B. Courtney | 27 | Head | Foreman | Delaware |
| 7 | Edith E. Courtney | 28 | Wife | Stenograph | Penna |
| 8 | Leroy J. Grindrod | 41 | Head | Guard | New Jersey |
| 9 | Anne M. Grindrod | 39 | Wife | Saleslady | New Jersey |
| 10 | Doris M. Grindrod | 18 | Daughter | Business School | New Jersey |
| 11 | Ruth E. Werner | 29 | Sister-in-law | Stenograph | New Jersey |
| 12 | Thomas Butterfield | 73 | Head | Homework | New Jersey |
| 13 | Charles Butterfield | 48 | Son | Bar Tender | Penna |
| 14 | Walter Butterfield | 46 | Son | Electrician | Penna |
| 15 | Corson R. Cleaver | 80 | Head | — | Penna |
| 16 | Elizabeth Cleaver | 75 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 17 | Dorothea Andrews | 46 | Daughter | Secretary | Delaware |
| 18 | Robert R. Andrews | 46 | Son-in-law | Whittler-Shipping | Penna |
| 19 | Michael Mylone | 42 | Head | Printer | Penna |
| 20 | Catherine Mylone | 43 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 21 | Francis Starr | 23 | Brother-in-law | Driver | Penna |
| 22 | Mary D. Starr | 22 | Daughter | Housewife | Penna |
| 23 | Douglas W. Shepherd | 35 | Head | Plating Dept | New Jersey |
| 24 | Dorothy H. Shepherd | 31 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 25 | Sophia Shepherd | 63 | Mother | — | Penna |
| 26 | Joseph D. Walton | 48 | Head | Clerk | Penna |
| 27 | Mary C. Walton | 47 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 28 | Joseph D. Jr. Walton | 16 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 29 | Albert Y. Broomell | 47 | Head | Clerk | Penna |
| 30 | Sarah L. Broomell | 50 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 31 | John Lewis Broomell | 23 | Son | Machinist Apprentice | Penna |
| 32 | Milton S. Broomell | 49 | Head | Accountant | Penna |
| 33 | Mildred B. Broomell | 39 | Wife | Housewife | Penna |
| 34 | William Freny | 43 | Head | Painter | Penna |
| 35 | Mary Freny | 38 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 36 | Charles E. Thomas THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Trans Work | New Jersey |
| 37 | Eva M. Thomas | 53 | Wife | Housewife | New York |
| 38 | Elizabeth G. Thomas | 18 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 39 | G. David Abel | 31 | Head | Truck Driver | New Jersey |
| 40 | Grace Q. Abel | 31 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
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)