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Gladys Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Gladys Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Female
Head
Born: Maryland
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Gladys D. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Med. Librarian |
| Industry | Hospital |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 148 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Med. Librarian |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| 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 Gladys | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Thomas | Daughter | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Gladys Thomas | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 26
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1894 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Gladys M. |
| Relationship to Head | Niece |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other, age 40
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Gladys |
| Relationship to Head | Granddaughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
| Industry | Hospital |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 50
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1890 — 2 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Gladys D. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Occupation | Med. Librarian |
| Industry | Hospital |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 148 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Gladys Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Gladys Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03692-00087)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Joseph Jr. Spatola | 32 | son | Merchant | Penna |
| 44 | William D. Corfield | 71 | head | — | Penna |
| 45 | Catherine S. M. Jones | 40 | niece | — | Penna |
| 46 | Richard M. Dilworth | 41 | head | Lawyer | Penna |
| 47 | Ann M. Dilworth | 37 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 48 | Louis G. Hill | 16 | step-son | — | Florida |
| 49 | Mary Hill | 14 | step-dau | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Sophia Dilworth | 3 | daughter | — | Penna |
| 51 | Richard Jr. Dilworth | 2 | son | — | Penna |
| 52 | Hilda Peterson | 23 | nurse | Nurse | Michigan |
| 53 | Edwin Beltz | 55 | head | Tailor | Penna |
| 54 | Amelia M. Beltz | 55 | wife | — | Penna |
| 55 | Ridgway C. Hughes | 30 | head | Mgr. Advertising | New Jersey |
| 56 | Susan M. Hughes | 24 | wife | — | Maryland |
| 57 | Katherine Adams | 40 | head | Social Worker | Penna |
| 58 | Mary H. Adams | 78 | mother | — | Penna |
| 59 | Ruth Sladerman | 40 | lodger | Nurse | Delaware |
| 61 | William S. Mcintyre | 37 | lodger | Janitor | Penna |
| 62 | Ruth R. Harris | 33 | lodger | Clerk | Penna |
| 63 | Fritz G. Kurzweil | 27 | lodger | Music Teacher | Austria |
| 64 | Virginia S. Pannel | 50 | head | Manager | New York |
| 65 | Charles D. Barner | 77 | head | Med. Doctor | Ohio |
| 66 | Jean N. Barner | 25 | daughter | Secretary | Penna |
| 67 | Gladys D. Thomas THIS PERSON | 50 | head | Med. Librarian | Maryland |
| 68 | Stella M. Thomas | 26 | daughter | — | Maryland |
| 69 | Gardiner Frees | 47 | head | Builder | Mass. |
| 70 | Gailin M. Frees | 57 | wife | — | Georgia |
| 71 | Jesse D. Adamson | 40 | head | Linotype Oper | Penna |
| 72 | Martha S. Adamson | 38 | wife | — | Penna |
| 73 | Clarence S. Adamson | 8 | son | — | Penna |
| 74 | Nicholas Nalafatas | 45 | lodger | Waiter | Greece |
| 75 | James Mckinney | 51 | lodger | Truck-Driver | Penna |
| 76 | Mary C. Roberts | 54 | head | — | New Jersey |
| 77 | Mollie S. Roberts | 27 | daughter | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 78 | Ronald C. Moore | 45 | head | Physician | Penna |
| 79 | Carmen H. Moore | 44 | wife | Clerk | Penna |
| 80 | John F. Moore | 7 | son | — | Penna |
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)