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Harry Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Harry Thompson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Harry E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building House |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Columbus |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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 Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Ross | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1912 |
| Harry Thompson | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Pearl Ross | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Donald Ross | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Susie Thompson | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 36
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1884
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Harry A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Natural Gas Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 47
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1883 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contractor (Building) |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 22 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Franklin-County, Ohio
Head, age 58
Franklin-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Harry E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building House |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links Harry Thompson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Harry Thompson
Head · 1940 · age 58 · b. ~1882 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03241-00447)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Frank D. Mattes | 38 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 42 | Margaret T. Mattes | 37 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 43 | Mary Jean Mattes | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 44 | Martha Ann Mattes | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 45 | Albert W. Shulkey | 73 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 46 | Rachel Shulkey | 76 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 47 | Fred Paul Weber | 34 | Head | Sausage Maker | Germany |
| 48 | Rose Ann Weber | 25 | Wife | Beauty Operator | Ohio |
| 49 | James W. Peters | 73 | Head | Merchant | Ohio |
| 50 | Clara R. Peters | 72 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 51 | Carl Ochsennwald | 54 | Head | Stone Mason | Ohio |
| 52 | Mary R. Ochsennwald | 54 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 53 | James Ochsennwald | 31 | Son | Electrician | Ohio |
| 54 | Helen Ochsennwald | 28 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 55 | Ray V. Stewart | 60 | Head | Mold Maker | Kansas |
| 56 | Dorothy Stewart | 59 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 57 | Harriet Shelton | 58 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Ralph L. Sells | 34 | Head | Draftsman | Ohio |
| 59 | Josephine E. Sells | 31 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 60 | Eva Joan Sells | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Herbert H. Sells | 8 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 62 | Donald L. Sells | 6 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 63 | Joseph Burthee | 44 | Head | Brakeman | Kentucky |
| 64 | Elizabeth Burthee | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 65 | Frank J. Bungner | 34 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 66 | Helen P. Bungner | 36 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 67 | Betty Jane Bungner | 14 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 68 | Theophilus L. Smith | 30 | Head | Office Manager | Ohio |
| 69 | Gladys G. Smith | 28 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 70 | Joy Patricia Smith | 2 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 71 | Catherine M. Feil | 42 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 72 | Dorothy Jean Feil | 20 | Daughter | Steno | Ohio |
| 73 | Harry E. Thompson THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 74 | Susie E. Thompson | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 75 | Pearl H. Ross | 36 | Son | Butcher | Ohio |
| 76 | Bessie L. Ross | 28 | Daughter | Meat Cutter | Ohio |
| 77 | Donald G. Ross | 11 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 78 | Robert J. Hart | 46 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 79 | Grace R. Hart | 47 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 80 | James M. Hart | 22 | Son | Brakeman | Ohio |
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)