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Joe Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Joe Thompson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Forsyth-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: South Carolina
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Forsyth-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Winston Salem |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Building project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Winston Salem |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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 Joe | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Thompson | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Roberta Thompson | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Maynard Thompson | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Melba Thompson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Louise Morgan | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Joe Thompson | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Mary Thompson | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1927 |
Census Appearances
1920
Forsyth, North …
Head, age 32
Forsyth, North Carolina · implied b. ~1888 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | R.R. Round House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
Head, age 43
Forsyth, North Carolina · implied b. ~1887 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Joseph A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Tube cutter |
| Industry | Brass Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | $700 |
| Veteran | O |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
1940
Forsyth-County, North …
Head, age 53
Forsyth-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | South Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Winston Salem |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Forsyth |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Building project |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 32 |
| Income (1939) | 988 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | South Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | south carolina |
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Our Model Tree links Joe Thompson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Joe Thompson
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Forsyth-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02911-00566)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helen Scales | 12 | niece | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Wilbert Scales | 10 | nephew | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Nat Martin | 69 | Lodger | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Bessie | 54 | Sister | — | North Carolina |
| 5 | Jason Battle | 32 | Head | Chauffeur | North Carolina |
| 6 | Christine Battle | 32 | Wife | Cook | North Carolina |
| 7 | Preston Craig | 22 | Brother-in-law | Janitor | North Carolina |
| 8 | Mary F Reynolds | 67 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Beatrice | 32 | Daughter | Maid | North Carolina |
| 10 | Clark F Frances | 5 | Granddaughter | — | New York |
| 11 | Joe Thompson THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Laborer | South Carolina |
| 12 | Roberta Thompson | 48 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 13 | Benjamin Thompson | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 14 | Melba Thompson | 16 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Mary Alice Thompson | 13 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 16 | Maynard Thompson | 10 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | Louise Morgan | 25 | Daughter | Maid | North Carolina |
| 18 | Leah Poindexter | 63 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | Ruth Poindexter | 18 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | Sallie Meadows | 58 | Lodger | Maid | Virginia |
| 21 | George Ragsdale | 67 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Lucy Ragsdale | 66 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 23 | Lillian | 40 | Daughter | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 24 | George | 16 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 25 | Madison | 11 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Minnie Willis | 62 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Minnie Willis | 19 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 28 | Otto Green | 42 | Head | Capper | North Carolina |
| 29 | Ira Green | 33 | Wife | Capper | North Carolina |
| 30 | Thomas | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 31 | Theodore Brummell | 30 | Head | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 32 | Alice Reynolds | 71 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 33 | Edwin | 28 | Son | Machine Operator | North Carolina |
| 34 | Nellie | 26 | Daughter-in-law | Capper | North Carolina |
| 35 | Joseph Rainey | 34 | Boarder | Weigher | North Carolina |
| 36 | Portia Rainey | 37 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 37 | Joseph Jr Rainey | 13 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 38 | Lula Clement | 64 | Head | Practical Nurse | North Carolina |
| 39 | Catherine Booker | 32 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 40 | Melvin | 13 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
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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)