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Thelma Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Marion-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Thelma Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1900), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 40
b. ~1900
Female
Spouse
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Marion-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Visitor |
| Industry | County Welfare Board |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1119 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Visitor |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1900 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thelma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Thomas | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Thelma Thomas | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1900 |
| Betty Thomas | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Harold Thomas | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Other, age 21
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Roomer |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Spouse, age 30
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1900 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Spouse, age 40
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1900 — 4 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Visitor |
| Industry | County Welfare Board |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1119 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Indiana |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Thelma Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thelma Thomas
Spouse · 1940 · age 40 · b. ~1900 · Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Marion-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01123-00169)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaine Lee | 16 | Son | New Worker | Illinois |
| 2 | Marilyn Lee | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Juanita Lee | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 4 | George Mcnutt | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 5 | Harriet Mcnutt | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 6 | James Mcnutt | 16 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 7 | Robert Mcnutt | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 8 | George J. Mason | 48 | Head | Deputy Sheriff | Greece |
| 9 | Helen Mason | 34 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 10 | John George Mason | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Gilbert D. Thomas | 41 | Head | Assistant Material Engineer | Indiana |
| 12 | Thelma Thomas THIS PERSON | 40 | Wife | Visitor | Indiana |
| 13 | Harold Thomas | 22 | Son | Driller | Indiana |
| 14 | Betty Thomas | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Michigan |
| 15 | Bertha R. Hardy | 59 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 16 | Bertha L. Hardy | 37 | Daughter | Clothing Manufacture | Ohio |
| 17 | Eleanor R. Hardy | 34 | Daughter | Advertising | Ohio |
| 18 | Vivian H. Hewlin | 43 | Head | U.S. Post Office | Indiana |
| 19 | William H. Hewlin | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Marian Hewlin | 13 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Danan E. Barker | 63 | Head | Packing Supplies | Indiana |
| 22 | Lillian Barker | 55 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Following Persons | None | live in | — | — |
| 24 | Vernon Lamb | 36 | Head | Car Inspector | Indiana |
| 25 | Ida Lamb | 35 | Wife | Saleslady | Indiana |
| 26 | La Verne Lamb | 14 | Daughter | Musician | Indiana |
| 27 | Norman Lamb | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Donald Lamb | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Benjamin Lyman | 71 | Head | R. Art Supplies | Czechoslovakia |
| 30 | Ottilie Lyman | 69 | Wife | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 31 | Alfred Paul | 22 | Lodger | Clerk In Sales Department | Germany |
| 32 | Wallace Mcquhae | 69 | Head | — | Connecticut |
| 33 | Lillian Mcquhae | 68 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 34 | Maggie Smith | 60 | Housekeeper | Private Home | Indiana |
| 35 | Irene Riddell | 55 | Head | Bookkeeper | Ohio |
| 36 | Elbert Harper Latshaw | 63 | Lodger | Salesman | Indiana |
| 37 | Alice P. Hill | 69 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 38 | Jessica W. Morris | 62 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Kate Doris | 55 | Head | High School | Indiana |
| 40 | Mable Doris | 50 | Sister | High School | Indiana |
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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)