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Thelma Jackson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Jefferson-County, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Thelma Jackson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson-County, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1896), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 44
b. ~1896
Female
Spouse
Born: Alabama
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Jefferson-County, Alabama |
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Thelma H. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Anniston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ala |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ala |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Tarrant City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1896 |
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 Thelma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jackson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| James Jackson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| James Jackson | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Helen Jackson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Thelma Jackson | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Julia Higginsbotham | Other | — | 73 | ~1867 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Spouse, age 24
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1896 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Section laborer |
| Industry | Rail Road |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Other, age 34
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1896 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter-in-law |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Spouse, age 44
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1896 — 6 household members
| Surname | Jackson |
| Given Name | Thelma H. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Anniston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Ala |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Ala |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links Thelma Jackson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thelma Jackson
Spouse · 1940 · age 44 · b. ~1896 · Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
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1940 US Federal Census — Jefferson-County, Alabama
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00097-00491)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred L. Frey | 17 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 2 | Gloria Nell Frey | 18 | Sister | Electrician | Alabama |
| 3 | James B. Goff | 24 | Lodger | Asbestos Worker | Florida |
| 4 | James T. Jackson | 47 | Head | Carpenter | Alabama |
| 5 | Thelma H. Jackson THIS PERSON | 44 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 6 | Daniel F. Jackson | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 7 | James B. Jackson | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 8 | Helen M. Jackson | 10 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 9 | Julia S. Higginsbotham | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 10 | Perry L. Whittage | 44 | Head | Office Worker | Alabama |
| 11 | Lillian B. Whittage | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 12 | Ellen J. Whittage | 19 | Daughter | Telly Clerk | Alabama |
| 13 | Perry L. Jr. Whittage | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 14 | Hudson B. Harris | 35 | Brother-in-law | Mechanic | Alabama |
| 15 | Zoe E. Harris | 31 | Sister | Operator | Alabama |
| 16 | John R. B. Keasler | 37 | Head | Cost Clerk | Alabama |
| 17 | Agnes L. Keasler | 32 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 18 | Kathleen F. Keasler | 10 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 19 | John R. Jr. Keasler | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 20 | Mary J. Keasler | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 21 | Arthur J. Plunckett | 57 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Tennessee |
| 22 | Verdie L. Plunckett | 48 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 23 | Jessie M. Plunckett | 27 | Daughter | Seamstress | Alabama |
| 24 | James T. Plunckett | 23 | Son | Laborer | Alabama |
| 25 | Jack E. Plunckett | 18 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 26 | Billy H. Plunckett | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 27 | Ira M. Plunckett | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 28 | Mabel H. Grover | 32 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 29 | Mary C. Vogt | 66 | Aunt | — | S. Carolina |
| 30 | James J. Harris | 36 | Head | Time Keeper | Alabama |
| 31 | Annie L. Harris | 37 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 32 | James L. Jr. Harris | 15 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 33 | Charles H. Harris | 10 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 34 | Robert E. Harris | 9 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 35 | Betty J. Harris | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 36 | Margie A. Harris | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 37 | John D. Logan | 55 | Lodger | Bricklayer | Alabama |
| 38 | Ira A. Central | 42 | Head | Policeman | Alabama |
| 39 | Elizabeth L. Central | 42 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 40 | Jack E. Central | 11 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
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)