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Gertrude Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Russell-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Gertrude Thompson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Russell-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Head
Born: Alabama
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Russell-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seale town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Russell |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Seamstress |
| Industry | At Home |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 434 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Seamstress |
| Township / Ward | Seale Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 Gertrude | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Thompson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Willie Cato | Other | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Gertrude Thompson | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Russell, Alabama
Spouse, age 31
Russell, Alabama · implied b. ~1889 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Russell, Alabama
Spouse, age 42
Russell, Alabama · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Gertrude S. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Russell-County, Alabama
Head, age 52
Russell-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Gertrude |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seale town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Russell |
| Occupation | Seamstress |
| Industry | At Home |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 434 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links Gertrude Thompson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Gertrude Thompson
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Russell-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Russell-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00077-00769)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harvey P. Mathews | 49 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Alabama |
| 42 | Mary E. Mathews | 50 | Wife | Owner | Alabama |
| 43 | Joseph Mathews | 13 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 44 | Velma M. Adams | 25 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Alabama |
| 45 | Sara E. Parker | 75 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 46 | Robert D. Gullatt | 31 | Head | Owner Machinist | Alabama |
| 47 | Evelyn V. Gullatt | 26 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 48 | Robert D. J. Gullatt | 11 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 49 | Joan Gullatt | 6 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 50 | Gertrude Thompson THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Seamstress | Alabama |
| 51 | Louise Thompson | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 52 | Willie B. Cato | 42 | Sister | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Laura Autrett | 76 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Jesse Phillips | 43 | Head | Day Laborer | Alabama |
| 55 | Gertha Phillips | 40 | Wife | Maid | Alabama |
| 56 | Georgia M. Phillips | 20 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 57 | Walter J. Phillips | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | Alabama |
| 58 | Byrd Bowen | 70 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Rose Bowen | 35 | Wife | Cook | Alabama |
| 60 | Berta Bowen | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 61 | James Jones | 12 | Nephew | — | Alabama |
| 62 | Dora Anderson | 90 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 63 | Mary A. Patterson | 62 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Francis Patterson | 34 | Grandson | Farm Overseer | Alabama |
| 65 | Annie Lou Illyes | 62 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 66 | H. Archer Ferrell | 47 | Head | County Solicitor | Georgia |
| 67 | Archer B. Ferrell | 23 | Son | Lawyer | Alabama |
| 68 | Fletcher Ferrell | 17 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Pelham Ferrell | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 70 | Regis Monte | 28 | Lodger | Chief Probate Clerk | Alabama |
| 71 | Eber A. Kimbrough | 46 | Head | Owner | Alabama |
| 72 | Rubie L. Kimbrough | 40 | Wife | Owner | Alabama |
| 73 | Mary F. Teal | 19 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 74 | Anda B. B. Perry | 71 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 75 | Wade H. Brannon | 81 | Brother | — | Georgia |
| 76 | Mattie B. B. Anderson | 75 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 77 | Catherine Bush | 45 | Head | Teacher | Alabama |
| 78 | Albert Bush | 21 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 79 | Elizabeth Bush | 18 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Albert C. Pitts | 49 | Head | Field Agent | Alabama |
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)