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Fred Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Bronx-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Fred Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bronx-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bronx-County, New York |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Fred |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Gen. Classic Work |
| Industry | Trucking Comp |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2600 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Gen. Classic Work |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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 Fred | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Thomas | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Robert Thomas | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Sadie Thomas | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Bronx, New …
Head, age 35
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Fred |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Railroad Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Bronx, New …
Head, age 45
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Fred |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Garage (Cleaning) |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8,500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Bronx-County, New …
Head, age 55
Bronx-County, New York · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Fred |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Occupation | Gen. Classic Work |
| Industry | Trucking Comp |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2600 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Fred Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Fred Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02494-00154)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Larkey | 65 | Head | Engineer | Northern Ireland |
| 2 | James Larkey | 26 | Son | Grocery Clerk | New York |
| 3 | Vincent Larkey | 23 | Son | Butcher | New York |
| 4 | Joseph Larkey | 18 | Son | Messenger | New York |
| 5 | Irfad Shrodian | 26 | Head | Proprietor | Turkey |
| 6 | Agnes Shrodian | 28 | Wife | — | Turkey |
| 7 | Robert Shrodian | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | William Shrodian | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Anne Cunningham | 60 | Head | Houseworker | Northern Ireland |
| 10 | Margaret O'Rourke | 80 | Aunt | — | Northern Ireland |
| 11 | Louis Engel | 54 | Head | Sailmaker | New York |
| 12 | Jane Engel | 51 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | Jean Engel | 23 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 14 | Walter J. Waldron | 23 | Head | Service Man | Irish Free State |
| 15 | Julia Waldron | 27 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 16 | Fred Thomas THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Gen. Classic Work | New York |
| 17 | Sadie Thomas | 55 | Wife | — | New York |
| 18 | Robert Thomas | 21 | Son | — | New York |
| 19 | Charles V. Smith | 54 | Head | Attorney | New York |
| 20 | Josephine Smith | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 21 | Raymond Smith | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 22 | Claire Smith | 19 | Daughter | File Clerk | New York |
| 23 | Marie Smith | 18 | Daughter | File Clerk | New York |
| 24 | George J. Heilmann | 47 | Head | Jr. Supervisor | New York |
| 25 | Kathleen Heilmann | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 26 | Edward W. Mc Garry | 40 | Head | Special Officer | Irish Free State |
| 27 | Mary Mc Garry | 34 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 28 | Eleanore Brady | 50 | Head | Saleslady | New York |
| 29 | Jane Brady | 17 | Daughter | Dressmaker | New York |
| 30 | Eleanore Brady | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 31 | Sarah E. Hughes | 62 | Sister | Saleslady | New York |
| 32 | Frank Hodgins | 53 | Head | Telegraph Operator | New York |
| 33 | Mary Hodgins | 58 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 34 | Thomas Cassidy | 61 | Head | Motorman | Irish Free State |
| 35 | Catherine Cassidy | 63 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 36 | May Berry | 38 | Niece | Distribution Clerk | New York |
| 37 | Martha Palmer | 64 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | Maud Palmer | 61 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Frank G. Weider | 55 | Head | Printer | Maryland |
| 40 | Anna Weider | 51 | Wife | Bookbinder | New York |
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)