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Samuel Thompson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Orleans-County, Louisiana
Our Model Tree links this Samuel Thompson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Orleans-County, Louisiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1915), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1915
Male
Head
Born: Louisiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Orleans-County, Louisiana |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Samuel B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans Parish |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Office clerk |
| Industry | Sugar Refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Louisiana |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
| Occupation | Office Clerk |
| Township / Ward | New Orleans City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1915 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Samuel | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Thompson | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Barbara Thompson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Beverly Thompson | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Samuel Thompson | Head | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Donald Thompson | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Rita Thompson | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Orleans, Louisiana
Other, age 4
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Sidney |
| Relationship to Head | Step-Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1930
Orleans, Louisiana
Other, age 14
Orleans, Louisiana · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Sidney |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | Digger |
| Industry | Sewerage Water Board |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
1940
Orleans-County, Louisiana
Head, age 25
Orleans-County, Louisiana · implied b. ~1915 — 6 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Samuel B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Louisiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New Orleans City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Orleans Parish |
| Occupation | Office clerk |
| Industry | Sugar Refinery |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1040 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Louisiana |
| Birth State | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | louisiana |
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Our Model Tree links Samuel Thompson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Samuel Thompson
Head · 1940 · age 25 · b. ~1915 · Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Orleans-County, Louisiana
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01427-00056)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Elizabeth P. Bremner | 48 | Wife | Office Clerk | Louisiana |
| 42 | Sydney E. Jr. Bremner | 26 | Son | Office Clerk | Louisiana |
| 43 | Anna Mae Bremner | 24 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Louisiana |
| 44 | Antoinette J. Foret | 53 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 45 | Joseph Foret | 32 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 46 | Harold G. Sr. Driscoll | 45 | Head | Dairyman | Louisiana |
| 47 | Hazel A. Driscoll | 34 | Wife | Retail Grocer | Louisiana |
| 48 | Harold G. Jr. Driscoll | 12 | Son | Saleswoman | Louisiana |
| 49 | Hazel A. Driscoll | 8 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 50 | Patricia A. Driscoll | 1 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 51 | Samuel B. Thompson THIS PERSON | 25 | Head | Office Clerk | Louisiana |
| 52 | Rita C. Thompson | 26 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 53 | Barbara A. Thompson | 7 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 54 | Donald S. Thompson | 5 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 55 | Betty Ann Thompson | 3 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 56 | Beverly Ann Thompson | 3 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 57 | Joseph J. Le Blanc | 37 | Head | Salesman | Louisiana |
| 58 | Alma M. Le Blanc | 36 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 59 | Thomas J. Le Blanc | 10 | Son | — | Louisiana |
| 60 | Armand T. Raught | 48 | Head | Laborer | Louisiana |
| 61 | Mamie L. Raught | 49 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 62 | Armand A. Raught | 23 | Son | File Clerk | Louisiana |
| 63 | Henry L. Sr. Mishler | 60 | Head | Barber | Louisiana |
| 64 | Christie Mishler | 53 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 65 | Henry L. Jr. Mishler | 25 | Son | Knitter | Louisiana |
| 66 | Carl M. Mishler | 21 | Son | Helper | Louisiana |
| 67 | Karl E. Ryberg | 44 | Head | Watchman | Sweden |
| 68 | Evelyn F. Ryberg | 47 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 69 | Alibi M. Bergson | 67 | Head | Seamstress | Louisiana |
| 70 | Octavia M. Bergson | 49 | Daughter | Maid | Louisiana |
| 71 | Adam A. Bergson | 31 | Son | Candy Maker | Louisiana |
| 72 | Viola M. Schachtele | 45 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 73 | Bember Edward Schachtele | 29 | Lodger | Cab Driver | Louisiana |
| 74 | Elizabeth J. Blum | 59 | Head | — | Louisiana |
| 75 | Helen C. Blum | 24 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 76 | Herman L. Isbell | 35 | Head | Hose Folder | Louisiana |
| 77 | Patricia P. Isbell | 30 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 78 | Lois I. Isbell | 12 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 79 | Robert A. Isbell | 12 | Son | — | Louisiana |
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)