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Ernest Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Wilson-County, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Ernest Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wilson-County, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1889), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1889
Male
Head
Born: Kansas
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Wilson-County, Kansas |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fredonia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wilson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Township / Ward | Fredonia 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ernest | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Thomas | Head | — | 51 | ~1889 |
| Josephine Thomas | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1891 |
| Mary Cox | Other | — | 81 | ~1859 |
| A Cox | Other | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Margaret Thomas | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wilson, Kansas
Head, age 31
Wilson, Kansas · implied b. ~1889 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Occupation | Snapper |
| Industry | Glass Plant |
| 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
Wilson, Kansas
Head, age 41
Wilson, Kansas · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Brick Mason |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 800 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1940
Wilson-County, Kansas
Head, age 51
Wilson-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1889 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ernest Earl |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Fredonia City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wilson |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Industry | Shop |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 240 |
| Highest Grade | No 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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Our Model Tree links Ernest Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Ernest Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 51 · b. ~1889 · Kansas
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Wilson-County, Kansas
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1940 US Federal Census — Wilson-County, Kansas
Page Contents
28 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01265-00784)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy Chilcote | 63 | Head | Labour | Kansas |
| 2 | Bessie Chilcote | 43 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 3 | Ida Mae Chilcote | 11 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 4 | Dwight H Ralston | 27 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 5 | Vida G Ralston | 18 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 6 | Donald D Ralston | 2 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 7 | Bernard A Rock | 42 | Head | Accountant Clerk | Kansas |
| 8 | Frances M Rock | 36 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 9 | Marjorie L Rock | 11 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 10 | Mable Jo Rock | 9 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 11 | William A Rock | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 12 | Robert L Rock | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 13 | George P Rock | 3 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 14 | Mary M Rock | 1 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 15 | Ernest Earl Thomas THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Blacksmith | Kansas |
| 16 | Josephine Thomas | 49 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 17 | Margaret L Thomas | 20 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Mary Cox | 81 | Mother | — | Indiana |
| 19 | A Ray Cox | 47 | Brother in law | Truck Driver | Kansas |
| 20 | Charles Cox | 53 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 21 | Anna Cox | 42 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 22 | Lucille Cox | 24 | Daughter | Beauty Operator | Iowa |
| 23 | Marjorie Cox | 15 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 24 | Charles M Pound | 33 | Head | Truck Tractor Operator | Kansas |
| 25 | Velma L Pound | 24 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 26 | Johnie D Pound | 4 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 27 | Robert L Pound | 2 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Tommy N Pound | 0 | Son | — | Kansas |
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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)