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Earl Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Macon-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Earl Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Macon-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | pipe-fitter helper |
| Industry | chromating shops |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Pipe-Fitter Helper |
| Township / Ward | Decatur City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1889 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Earl | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Thomas | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Clara Cones | Other | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Mary Thomas | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Chas Thomas | Other | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Earl Thomas | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Carl Thomas | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Macon, Illinois
Other, age 31
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Son in law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Pipe fitter |
| Industry | railroad shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Head, age 42
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Pipe fitter |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20.00 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Head, age 51
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1889 — 6 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | pipe-fitter helper |
| Industry | chromating shops |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Earl Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Earl Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Macon-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00843-00177)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mabel E. Cooper | 51 | Head | Housewife | Illinois |
| 2 | Carl I. Beall | 30 | Son | Punch-Press | Illinois |
| 3 | Helen M. Beall | 24 | Daughter-in-law | Inspector | Illinois |
| 4 | John Schweinbold | 79 | Head | Home Owner | Germany |
| 5 | Charlotte L. Carney | 51 | Daughter | Housewife | Illinois |
| 6 | Walter A. Schweinbold | 52 | Son | Draftsman | Illinois |
| 7 | John R. Carney | 24 | Grandson | Electrician | Missouri |
| 8 | Ida B. Harrison | 51 | Head | Housewife | Missouri |
| 9 | C. Thov | 26 | Son | Service Station Attendant | Missouri |
| 10 | Ethel H. Schenck | 16 | Granddaughter | Housewife | Illinois |
| 11 | Diana L. Harrison | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Laurent L. Lam | 34 | Head | Pay Roll Clerk | Illinois |
| 13 | Erma L. Lam | 30 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 14 | Richard D. Lam | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 15 | David L. Lam | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Wilma J. Powell | 18 | Niece | Family Worker | Illinois |
| 17 | Geo. Jr. Karloski | 33 | Head | Nickel Plater | Illinois |
| 18 | Janet N. Karloski | 21 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 19 | Judith A. Karloski | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Fred A. Ruthrauff | 29 | Head | Night Watchman | Illinois |
| 21 | Mildred A. Ruthrauff | 30 | Wife | Housewife | Illinois |
| 22 | Gary F. Ruthrauff | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Chas. H. Masterson | 30 | Head | Construction Laborer | Indiana |
| 24 | Caroline L. Masterson | 24 | Wife | Housewife | Indiana |
| 25 | Olin E. Masterson | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 26 | Daniel J. Masterson | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Chas. L. Hudgens | 64 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 28 | Anna E. Hudgens | 50 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 29 | Carrie E. Osborne | 65 | Head | Housewife | Germany |
| 30 | Henry C. Osborne | 31 | Son | Stoker Worker | Illinois |
| 31 | Carrie B. Mundy | 58 | Head | Housewife | Kentucky |
| 32 | Chas. C. Mundy | 32 | Son | Moulder | Indiana |
| 33 | Earl Thomas THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Pipe-Fitter Helper | Illinois |
| 34 | Laura Thomas | 45 | Wife | Housewife | Missouri |
| 35 | Mary E. Thomas | 25 | Daughter | House Maid | Illinois |
| 36 | Carl H. Thomas | 24 | Son | Sheet Metal Worker | Illinois |
| 37 | Chas. H. Thomas | 2 | Grandson | — | Illinois |
| 38 | Clara L. Cones | 19 | Niece | Machine Operator | Illinois |
| 39 | Sue D. Thidlowe | 41 | Head | Waitress | 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)