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Raymond Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Raymond Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Joe & Joseph — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Raymond |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sandoval Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Township / Ward | Sandoval Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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 Raymond | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Thomas | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Joseph Thomas | Head | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Raymond Thomas | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Bettie Thomas | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Jackie Thomas | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Illinois
Son, age 1
Marion, Illinois · implied b. ~1919 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Raymond |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Marion, Illinois
Son, age 12
Marion, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Raymond |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Marion-County, Illinois
Son, age 22
Marion-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Raymond |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sandoval Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Raymond Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Joe Thomas (~0.92 confidence) and father Joseph Thomas (~0.92 confidence) and mother Agnes Thomas (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Joe Thomas
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Joseph Thomas
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Agnes Thomas
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Raymond Thomas
Son · 1940 · age 22 · b. ~1918 · Illinois
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Sibling
Jackie Thomas
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bettie Thomas
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Illinois
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00853-00560)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Virginia Martin | 68 | Head | Old Age Asst | Illinois |
| 42 | Harold Lydle | 30 | Lodger | Laborer | Illinois |
| 43 | Thomas Maley | 63 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 44 | William Handy | 39 | Head | Miner | Indiana |
| 45 | Jennie Handy | 37 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Donald Handy | 18 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Edward Handy | 16 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Madalyn Handy | 14 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Joan Handy | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Billy Handy | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 51 | Mary Ellen Handy | 2 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 52 | Mary Handy | 73 | Mother | Old Age Asst | Ohio |
| 53 | Mollie Luttress | 37 | Head | Charger | Illinois |
| 54 | Florianne Luttress | 25 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 55 | Joseph Thomas | 61 | Head | Owner | Illinois |
| 56 | Agnes Thomas | 58 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 57 | Raymond Thomas THIS PERSON | 22 | Son | Teacher | Illinois |
| 58 | Bettie Thomas | 19 | Daughter | Helper | Illinois |
| 59 | Jackie Thomas | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 60 | George Woolley | 36 | Head | Stillman | Texas |
| 61 | Emma Woolley | 32 | Wife | — | Oklahoma |
| 62 | Wallace Woolley | 13 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 63 | Franklin Buchanan | 31 | Head | Finisher | Kentucky |
| 64 | Virginia Buchanan | 25 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 65 | Ray Smith | 25 | Head | Gauger | Illinois |
| 66 | Evelyn Smith | 23 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Barbara Lee Smith | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 68 | Frank Oakes | 42 | Head | Contractor | Illinois |
| 69 | Flora Oakes | 41 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Gorman Oakes | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 71 | John Oakes | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Mary Brillhart | 42 | Maid | Maid | Illinois |
| 73 | Bert Cross | 63 | Head | Owner | Illinois |
| 74 | O. J. Burrell | 70 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Sarah Burrell | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 76 | Robert Potter | 41 | Head | Driller | Arkansas |
| 77 | Ann Potter | 28 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 78 | Charles Schmke | 44 | Head | Pumper | Illinois |
| 79 | Helen Schmke | 36 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 80 | Bobby Schmke | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Raymond + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)