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James Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
Our Model Tree links this James Thomas across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | District Of Columbia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Township / Ward | Washington |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Perry | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Cormora Thomas | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| James Thomas | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Morris Gent | Other | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| William Harris | Other | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Unice Henner | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Alice Thomas | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1910
None, District …
Head, age 25
None, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1885 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | on Street |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
District Of …
Head, age 35
District Of Columbia, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | butler |
| Industry | private family |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
None, District …
Head, age 44
None, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 12 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Sci. Aid |
| Industry | U. S. Gov |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 47.50 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
District-Of-Columbia-County, District …
Head, age 52
District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia · implied b. ~1888 — 7 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (County) | District Of Columbia |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links James Thomas across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · District of Columbia
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1940 US Federal Census — District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
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1940 US Federal Census — District-Of-Columbia-County, District of Columbia
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00553-00775)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephine Mcgordon | 64 | Head | Lodging House | Virginia |
| 2 | Vernette Mcgordon | 36 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
| 3 | Charles Roy | 61 | Lodger | Clerk | Virginia |
| 4 | Clarence Sparks | 30 | Lodger | Waiter | District of Columbia |
| 5 | Dorothy Sparks | 25 | Lodger | Maid | District of Columbia |
| 6 | Catherine Gilbert | 34 | Lodger | Maid | Virginia |
| 7 | Charles Glean | 44 | Lodger | Waiter | Alabama |
| 8 | Robert Williams | 46 | Lodger | Waiter | Virginia |
| 9 | Odesa M. Madre | 32 | Head | Boarders | District of Columbia |
| 10 | Beatrice Loring | 19 | Lodger | — | Virginia |
| 11 | William Poundstone | 36 | Head | Proprietor | District of Columbia |
| 12 | Oscar Poundstone | 22 | Nephew | Operator | District of Columbia |
| 13 | George Ray | 40 | Lodger | Partner | Kentucky |
| 14 | Edith Ray | 27 | Wife | — | District of Columbia |
| 15 | George Jr. Ray | 5 | Son | — | District of Columbia |
| 16 | Frederick Sabb | 45 | Lodger | Proprietor | Virginia |
| 17 | Clinton Simms | 40 | Lodger | House Man | Virginia |
| 18 | Morris Jackson | 40 | Lodger | Chauffeur | District of Columbia |
| 19 | Jerusha Evans | 50 | Lodger | Janitor | Maryland |
| 21 | Albert J. Mcreynolds | 57 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 22 | Marie Mcreynolds | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 23 | Albert Jr. Mcreynolds | 19 | Son | — | District of Columbia |
| 24 | June A. Mcreynolds | 16 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
| 25 | Arnold Mcreynolds | 12 | Son | — | District of Columbia |
| 26 | Jay Williams | 38 | Head | Clerk | South Carolina |
| 27 | Ethel Williams | 35 | Wife | — | South Carolina |
| 28 | Ethel L. Williams | 11 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
| 29 | Jay Jr. Williams | 10 | Son | — | District of Columbia |
| 30 | Virginia Amos | 49 | Lodger | — | Nebraska |
| 31 | Elizabeth Amos | 22 | Lodger | — | District of Columbia |
| 32 | Wesley Woods | 44 | Head | Clerk | Virginia |
| 33 | Martha Woods | 42 | Wife | — | District of Columbia |
| 34 | James H. Thomas THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Waiter | Maryland |
| 35 | Alice B. Thomas | 44 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Cormora Thomas | 19 | Daughter | — | District of Columbia |
| 37 | Ethel L. Perry | 23 | Daughter | Maid | District of Columbia |
| 38 | Morris A. Gent | 37 | Lodger | Watchman | Virginia |
| 39 | Unice Henner | 21 | Lodger | Cook | North Carolina |
| 40 | William Harris | 32 | Lodger | Helper | Virginia |
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)