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Thelma White — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this Thelma White across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Allie & Ollie — first a daughter (b.~1916), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Female
Daughter
Born: Tennessee
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Johnson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 349 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Township / Ward | Johnson City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thelma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary White | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Lucy White | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1892 |
| Ellie White | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Phil White | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Willie White | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Albert White | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Thelma White | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Tennessee
Daughter, age 4
Washington, Tennessee · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Thelma D. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Washington, Tennessee
Daughter, age 14
Washington, Tennessee · implied b. ~1916 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 14 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Washington-County, Tennessee
Daughter, age 24
Washington-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
| Surname | White |
| Given Name | Thelma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Johnson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 349 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Thelma White across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Allie White (~0.92 confidence) and father Ollie White (~0.92 confidence) and father Willie White (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lucy White (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Allie White
b. ~1886
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Ollie White
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Willie White
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lucy White
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thelma White
Daughter · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Tennessee
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Sibling
Ellie White
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary White
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert White
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phil White
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03944-00382)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Johnson | 75 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 2 | Dale Johnson | 20 | Brother | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Edwin Johnson | 18 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 4 | Ike Witsine | Witsine | 47 | Head | Laborer | N. Carolina |
| 5 | Sarah Witsine | Witsine | 38 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 6 | Chas Lee Witsine | Witsine | 22 | Son | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 7 | Pauline Witsine | Witsine | 21 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 8 | Roy Witsine | Witsine | 19 | Son | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 9 | Jack Witsine | Witsine | 14 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 10 | Viola Taylor | 45 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 11 | Hubert Taylor | 15 | Son | Painter | Tennessee |
| 12 | Ruben Toad | Foad | 26 | Head | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 13 | Beatrice Toad | Foad | 26 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 14 | Buddy Toad | Foad | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 15 | Beverly Ann Toad | Foad | 3 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 16 | Warren Weddle | 31 | Head | Teacher | Indiana |
| 17 | Dorothy Weddle | 26 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Mary Cowan | 47 | Aunt | — | Missouri |
| 19 | Raymond Wolfe | 37 | Head | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 20 | Ethel Wolfe | 37 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Tennessee |
| 21 | Grace Julian | 24 | Sister-in-law | Secretary | Tennessee |
| 22 | Monroe Lilly | 55 | Head | Agent | Tennessee |
| 23 | Kate Lilly | 47 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 24 | Howard Lilly | 29 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | Eugene Lilly | 22 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 26 | Mary Alice Lilly | 16 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 27 | Charles Lucas | 28 | Head | Chemist | Virginia |
| 28 | Helen Lucas | 28 | Wife | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Gerald Hook | 43 | Head | Salesman C | Tennessee |
| 30 | Lulie Hook | 43 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 31 | W. Gerald Hook | 14 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 32 | La Frances Hook | 11 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 33 | Jane Ross Hook | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 34 | Willie White | 55 | Head | Yardmaster | Tennessee |
| 35 | Lucy White | 48 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Thelma White THIS PERSON | 24 | Daughter | Teacher | Tennessee |
| 37 | Mary J. White | 19 | Daughter | Saleslady | Tennessee |
| 38 | Albert White | 17 | Son | Clerk | Tennessee |
| 39 | Ellie C. White | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 40 | Phil White | 12 | Son | — | Tennessee |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Thelma + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)