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Emma Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Emma Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Female
Head
Born: Kentucky
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Maid |
| Industry | Private Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 260 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Maid |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Emma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Thomas | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
| Joseph Thomas | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Spouse, age 29
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Mississippi |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 40
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1890 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Hair-Dresser |
| Industry | Beauty Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 50
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1890 — 2 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Maid |
| Industry | Private Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 260 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links Emma Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Emma Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01130-00481)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Jean Proctor | 9 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 2 | Hardy Lee Proctor | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Elam Proctor | 4 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Haroldine Proctor | 2 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Lenora Proctor | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Griffin Johnson | 48 | Head | Meat Cutter | Mississippi |
| 7 | Ella M. Johnson | 46 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 8 | Bonnell Johnson | 24 | Daughter | Inspector | Mississippi |
| 9 | Catherine Johnson | 22 | Daughter | Maid | Indiana |
| 10 | James L. Johnson | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Ester Lewis Johnson | 4 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 12 | William Shipman | 49 | Head | Cook | Indiana |
| 13 | Nellie Shipman | 51 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 14 | William Jr. Shipman | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Herman Shipman | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Bruce Shipman | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Benny Shipman | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Elzie Mitchell | 60 | Head | Gardener | Kentucky |
| 19 | Alvinia Mitchell | 59 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Dr. James H. Anderson | 33 | Lodger | Medical Doctor | North Carolina |
| 21 | Olivia Anderson | 28 | Daughter | Office Girl | Indiana |
| 22 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 23 | James Lloyd | 42 | Head | Janitor | Arkansas |
| 24 | Elena Lloyd | 42 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 25 | May Daisy Coyle | 22 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 26 | Verleina Coyle | 17 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 27 | Ferlie Jean Coyle | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Ladora Coyle | 0 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 29 | William Dupree | 70 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Anna Dupree | 57 | Wife | — | Mississippi |
| 31 | Nona Dupree | 17 | Daughter | — | Mississippi |
| 32 | Emma Thomas THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Maid | Kentucky |
| 33 | Joseph Edward Thomas | 18 | Son | Nya | Indiana |
| 34 | William Mitchell | 57 | Head | Janitor | Kentucky |
| 35 | Betty Mitchell | 58 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | James Mitchell | 20 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Herschel Williams | 34 | Head | Custodian | Indiana |
| 38 | Bernice Williams | 30 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 39 | Eugene Williams | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Joyce Williams | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
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)