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Herbert Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Herbert Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Plymouth-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1893), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 47
b. ~1893
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Plymouth-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Herbert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lakeville Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Plymouth |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stitcher |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1072 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Stitcher |
| Township / Ward | Lakeville Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 Herbert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Thomas | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Alice Thomas | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Anna Thomas | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Herbert Thomas | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1920
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Head, age 27
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Herbert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Shoe factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Head, age 37
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1893 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Herbert H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland South |
| Occupation | Fancy Stitch |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 47
Plymouth-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Herbert H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Lakeville Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Plymouth |
| Occupation | Stitcher |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 35 |
| Income (1939) | 1072 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links Herbert Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Herbert Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 47 · b. ~1893 · Massachusetts
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Plymouth-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01638-00612)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilene Costa | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Pauline Costa | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Herbert H. Thomas THIS PERSON | 47 | Head | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Alice S. Thomas | 47 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Arnold G. Thomas | 19 | Son | New Washer | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Anna L. Thomas | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Benno Muthow | 74 | Head | Retired | Germany |
| 8 | Gertrude Muthow | 42 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 9 | Sarah T. Muthow | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Robert H. Hunter | 31 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Harriet E. Hunter | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Robert H. Jr. Hunter | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Stuart M. Hunter | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Judith M. Hunter | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Harland F. Erickson | 22 | Head | Mason Helper | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Myrtle F. Erickson | 21 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Carolyn M. Erickson | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Bethiah M. Williams | 57 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Edith E. Williams | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Lester S. Williams | 54 | Head | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Harriet Alicia Williams | 60 | Wife | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Ralph T. Williams | 53 | Head | Mason | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Elmira S. Williams | 53 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Ruth E. Williams | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | George H. Benson | 54 | Head | Channeler | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Alice M. Benson | 60 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Ashley Jessie Benson | 68 | In-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | John F. Mooney | 72 | Head | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Julia A. Mooney | 70 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 30 | Edson L. Masonville | 71 | Head | Retired | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Bernice L. Masonville | 37 | Daughter | Chocolate Dipper | Massachusetts |
| 32 | William H. Dowling | 37 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Alice Dowling | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Walter Zion | 26 | Head | Truck Driver | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Mona M. Zion | 26 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Cedric P. Zion | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Nancy E. Zion | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Mona S. Zion | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Mona S. Zion | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Doris S. Zion | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
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)