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Sarah Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Niagara-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Sarah Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Niagara-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1888), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Female
Spouse
Born: Maine
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Niagara-County, New York |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Niagara Falls |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Township / Ward | Niagara Falls |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sarah | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Thomas | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Walter Thomas | Head | — | 59 | ~1881 |
| David Thomas | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Albert Thomas | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| William Thomas | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Sarah Thomas | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Niagara, New …
Spouse, age 33
Niagara, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Niagara, New …
Other, age 42
Niagara, New York · implied b. ~1888 — 5 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 | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Paper maker |
| Industry | Paper Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Niagara-County, New …
Spouse, age 52
Niagara-County, New York · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Sarah |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Niagara Falls |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Niagara |
| Industry | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links Sarah Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Sarah Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Niagara-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Niagara-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02697-00366)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert O'Laughlin | 25 | Son | Farm Laborer | New York |
| 2 | Michael O'Laughlin | 24 | Son | Phy. Ed. Teacher | New York |
| 3 | John O'Laughlin | 22 | Son | — | New York |
| 4 | Paul O'Laughlin | 19 | Son | — | New York |
| 5 | Frank Mccabe | 32 | Head | Purchasing Agent | New York |
| 6 | Marian Mccabe | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 7 | Ann Mccabe | 7 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 8 | Mary Downs | 60 | Mother-in-law | — | Ireland |
| 9 | Thomas J. Kelly | 53 | Head | Patrolman | Ireland |
| 10 | Helena Kelly | 43 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 11 | John Kelly | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 12 | Charles J. Young | 60 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 13 | Eva Young | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 14 | Aldwin C. Young | 21 | Son | Mach. Operator | New York |
| 15 | John Schweitzer | 24 | Head | Asst Operator | New York |
| 16 | Doris Schweitzer | 25 | Wife | — | New York |
| 17 | John R. Schweitzer | 0 | Son | — | New York |
| 18 | Charles H. Riemer | 53 | Head | Woodworker | New York |
| 19 | Arlie B. Riemer | 53 | Wife | — | Canada-English |
| 20 | Vyvian A. Riemer | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | New York |
| 21 | Jessie Shaw | 63 | Head | — | Canada-English |
| 22 | Ada G. Shaw | 33 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | New York |
| 23 | Edward Frank | 63 | Head | Gardener | New York |
| 24 | Elma Frank | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 25 | Evelyn Frank | 29 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 26 | Winifred Frank | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 27 | Lewis Caughill | 27 | Son-in-law | Pipe Fitter | New York |
| 28 | Viola Caughill | 25 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 29 | Lewis Caughill | 3 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 30 | Nona Caughill | 2 | Grand-daughter | — | New York |
| 31 | Joseph R. Osborne | 78 | Lodger | — | Canada-English |
| 32 | Peter J. Oder | 60 | Head | Lieutenant | Ireland |
| 33 | Joseph Oder | 26 | Son | Carbon Packer | New York |
| 34 | Patricia Oder | 22 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 35 | Walter L. Thomas | 59 | Head | Master Engineer | Canada-English |
| 36 | Sarah Thomas THIS PERSON | 52 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 37 | David Thomas | 26 | Son | — | New York |
| 38 | William Thomas | 18 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 39 | Mary Thomas | 17 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 40 | Albert Thomas | 14 | Son | — | New York |
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)