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Sarah Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Sarah Thomas across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore-City-County, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1874), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Female
Spouse
Born: Maryland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Baltimore-City-County, Maryland |
| Surname | THOMAS |
| Given Name | SARAH E |
| Relationship to Head | WIFE |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | BALTIMORE CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sarah | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laverla Thomas | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| John Thomas | Head | — | 71 | ~1869 |
| Sarah Thomas | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1900
Baltimore, Maryland
Other, age 28
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1872 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Sis. in law |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth Month | Apr |
| Birth Year | 1872 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laundress |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1910
Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse, age 35
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Years Married | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Laundress |
| Industry | Home |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse, age 44
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1876 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sara P |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Other, age 55
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Spouse, age 66
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
| Surname | THOMAS |
| Given Name | SARAH E |
| Relationship to Head | WIFE |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | BALTIMORE CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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Our Model Tree links Sarah Thomas across 5 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Sarah Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · Maryland
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Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
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1940 US Federal Census — Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01541-00180)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John B Rupp | 3 | SON | — | — |
| 2 | Frank L Laird | 38 | HEAD | Asst. Buyer | Maryland |
| 3 | Selma M Laird | 37 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 4 | Robert J Laird | 11 | SON | — | Maryland |
| 5 | Jeannette M Herzog | 51 | MOTHER IN LAW | Beautician | Maryland |
| 6 | Edward E Hindle | 39 | HEAD | Timekeeper | Maryland |
| 7 | Elizabeth M Hindle | 40 | WIFE | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Edward T Hindle | 12 | SON | — | Maryland |
| 9 | Elizabeth V Hindle | 8 | DAUGHTER | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Bernardette Hindle | 5 | DAUGHTER | — | — |
| 11 | James G Hindle | 4 | SON | — | — |
| 12 | Joseph H Hindle | 2 | SON | — | — |
| 13 | Joseph N Schlick | 40 | BOARDER | Filing Clerk | Maryland |
| 14 | John L Thomas | 71 | HEAD | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Sarah E Thomas THIS PERSON | 66 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 16 | Laverla E Thomas | 34 | DAUGHTER | Secretary | Maryland |
| 17 | William L Kimmett | 64 | HEAD | Passenger Conductor | Maryland |
| 18 | Elizabeth G Kimmett | 62 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 19 | Mary Senft | 78 | AUNT | — | Maryland |
| 20 | Francis J Mcgarvey | 30 | HEAD | Fireman | Maryland |
| 21 | Catherine A Mcgarvey | 29 | WIFE | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 22 | Anna G Doyle | 54 | MOTHER IN LAW | — | Maryland |
| 23 | Mary A Raine | 34 | HEAD | — | Maryland |
| 24 | Evlyn C Dade | 30 | SISTER | Dancer | Maryland |
| 25 | Joseph T Raine | 33 | BROTHER | Chauffeur | Maryland |
| 26 | Myrone E Myrone | 37 | BROTHER IN LAW | Dancer | Maryland |
| 27 | Joseph M Braden | 29 | HEAD | Whiskey Salesman | Maryland |
| 28 | Elizabeth T Braden | 25 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 29 | Joseph M Braden | 1 | SON | — | — |
| 30 | Horace H Smith | 36 | HEAD | Insurance Inspector | Delaware |
| 31 | Mary L Smith | 30 | WIFE | Secretary | Maryland |
| 32 | Joseph L Cesky | 34 | HEAD | Electrical Salesman | Maryland |
| 33 | Mildred E Cesky | 31 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 34 | Shirley V Cesky | 14 | DAUGHTER | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Mildred E Cesky | 13 | DAUGHTER | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Charles L Kennedy | 47 | HEAD | Clerk | Maryland |
| 37 | Emma M Kennedy | 41 | WIFE | — | Maryland |
| 38 | Charles L Kennedy | 20 | SON | — | Maryland |
| 39 | George A Kimmett | 40 | HEAD | Baggage Agent | Maryland |
| 40 | Myrtle L Kimmett | 40 | WIFE | Packer | Maryland |
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)