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Hazel Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Muskegon-County, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this Hazel Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon-County, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1899), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1899
Female
Spouse
Born: Michigan
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Muskegon-County, Michigan |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Hazel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Michigan |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Hazel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Thomas | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Jean Thomas | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Hazel Thomas | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Louis Thomas | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Muskegon, Michigan
Spouse, age 21
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Hazel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Occupation | Tallyer |
| Industry | Motor works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Spouse, age 31
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Hazel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Spouse, age 41
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Hazel |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Muskegon City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Michigan |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links Hazel Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Hazel Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 41 · b. ~1899 · Michigan
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
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1940 US Federal Census — Muskegon-County, Michigan
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01795-00831)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Thomas | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Louis Thomas | 41 | Head | Cook Or Chef | Michigan |
| 3 | Hazel Thomas THIS PERSON | 41 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 4 | Donald Thomas | 19 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 5 | Jean Thomas | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 6 | Gustave M. Hilson | 32 | Head | Operator | Michigan |
| 7 | Gladys Hilson | 39 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 8 | Stanley H. Huston | 44 | Head | Laborer | Michigan |
| 9 | Ella M. Huston | 37 | Wife | Salesgirl | Michigan |
| 10 | Howard Parker | 30 | Head | Inspector | Michigan |
| 11 | Nellie Parker | 27 | Wife | Winder | Arkansas |
| 12 | Garth Wheaton | 33 | Head | Mechanic | Iowa |
| 13 | Bernice Wheaton | 29 | Wife | Caterer | Iowa |
| 14 | La Vern Wheaton | 7 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Nicolae Wheaton | 3 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 16 | Louis Maher | 44 | Head | Bus Mfg | Canada-English |
| 17 | Sheila Maher | 44 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 18 | Lois Maher | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 19 | Barbara J. Maher | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 20 | Edward Grier | 32 | Head | Engine Mfg | Germany |
| 21 | Lela Grier | 40 | Wife | Presser | Michigan |
| 22 | Harold Johnson | 33 | Head | Tree Trimmer | Michigan |
| 23 | Margaret Johnson | 39 | Wife | Assembler | West Virginia |
| 24 | Irene Hatcher | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 25 | William Hatcher | 14 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Donald Hatcher | 10 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Betty J. Hatcher | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 28 | Elmer Hixon | 44 | Lodger | Handy Man | Michigan |
| 29 | Frank Lounsbury | 47 | Head | Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Jeanette Lounsbury | 50 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 31 | Edgar Johnson | 36 | Head | Machine Operator | Michigan |
| 32 | Constance Johnson | 27 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 33 | Allen Johnson | 4 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 34 | David Johnson | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 35 | Clarence Ringler | 39 | Head | Punch Press Operator | Illinois |
| 36 | Veda Ringler | 34 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 37 | June Ringler | 10 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 38 | Clarence Ringler | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 39 | Lester Ringler | 5 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Ralph Sabine | 52 | Head | Print Foreman | 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)