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Ernest Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Berrien-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this Ernest Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Berrien-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Martha & Essie — first a head (b.~1917), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1917
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Berrien-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berrien |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Common Laborer |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Georgia |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Common Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Ray City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ernest | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Williams | Other | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| James Thomas | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Hazel Thomas | Spouse | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Ernest Thomas | Head | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Willie Thomas | Other | — | 15 | ~1925 |
Census Appearances
1920
Atkinson, Georgia
Son, age 3
Atkinson, Georgia · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Berrien, Georgia
Son, age 13
Berrien, Georgia · implied b. ~1917 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Earnest |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | VOVV |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Berrien-County, Georgia
Head, age 23
Berrien-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | R |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Berrien |
| Occupation | Common Laborer |
| Industry | Saw Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 45 |
| Income (1939) | 300 |
| Highest Grade | No 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Georgia |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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 Ernest Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Martha Thomas (~0.92 confidence) and mother Essie Thomas (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Martha Thomas
b. ~1885
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Essie Thomas
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ernest Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 23 · b. ~1917 · Georgia
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Berrien-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Berrien-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00639-00494)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clarence Griner | 23 | Head | Log Chopper | Georgia |
| 42 | Ruby Griner | 18 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 43 | Rossie Eldon Griner | 3 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 44 | Jinnie Lee Griner | 1 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 45 | Ularree Watkins | 33 | Head | Tractor Driver | Georgia |
| 46 | Maggie Watkins | 37 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 47 | Richard Watkins | 13 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 48 | Lorie Lee Frier | 28 | Head | Unskilled Laborer | Georgia |
| 49 | Laura Frier | 24 | Wife | Cook | Georgia |
| 50 | Thomas Timmons | 30 | Boarder | Chipper | Georgia |
| 51 | Ella Mae Timmons | 23 | Boarder | — | Georgia |
| 52 | Leila Taylor | 39 | Head | Cook | Florida |
| 53 | Florie Mcgrum | 26 | Roomer | House Maid | Georgia |
| 54 | David James | 35 | Head | Unskilled Laborer | Georgia |
| 55 | Bessie James | 31 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 56 | Elyena James | 15 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 57 | Catherine James | 12 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 58 | David Jr. James | 8 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 59 | Robert Lee Paul | 30 | Head | Unskilled Laborer | Florida |
| 60 | Mary Lee Paul | 23 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 61 | Ashel H. Vickers | 54 | Head | Carpenter | Georgia |
| 62 | Ethel Estelle Vickers | 52 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 63 | Nelson Houston | 61 | Head | Operator | Georgia |
| 64 | Celia Houston | 51 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 65 | Hattie B. Houston | 16 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 66 | Florine Houston | 13 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 67 | Ruby Lee Young | 20 | Roomer | Cook | Georgia |
| 68 | Alex Ratliff | 36 | Head | Chipper | Florida |
| 69 | Cassie Ratliff | 38 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 70 | Cammons Dorothy Mae Ratliff | 12 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 71 | Alice Albreath | 64 | Head | Washing | Georgia |
| 72 | Cara Lee Cooper | 45 | Daughter | Cook | Georgia |
| 73 | Carine Reborn Cooper | 22 | Grand Daughter | Cook | Georgia |
| 74 | Catherine Cooper | 5 | Great Grand Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 75 | Viola Robison | 4 | Grand Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 76 | Ernest James Thomas THIS PERSON | 23 | Head | Common Laborer | Georgia |
| 77 | Hazel Thomas | 18 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 78 | James B. Thomas | 2 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 79 | Willie C. Thomas | 15 | Brother | — | Georgia |
| 80 | Charlie Williams | 20 | In Law | Log Chopper | Georgia |
Pedigree Summary
Ernest
Gen 1 · 2 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)