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Thomas Anderson — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Anderson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk-County, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents James & James — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Suffolk-County, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | orderly |
| Industry | Boston City Hospital |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 63 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4-4-30 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Orderly |
| Township / Ward | Boston 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Anderson | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Thomas Anderson | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Joseph Anderson | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| William Anderson | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 6
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 16
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 10 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Thomas T. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Son, age 24
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1916 — 4 household members
| Surname | Anderson |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | orderly |
| Industry | Boston City Hospital |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 63 |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4-4-30 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Thomas Anderson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father James Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and father James Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Anderson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia Anderson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
James Anderson
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
James Anderson
b. ~1887
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Anderson
b. ~1888
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Anderson
b. ~1889
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia Anderson
b. ~1895
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Anderson
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Joseph Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Anderson
Sibling · 1940 · age 21
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 — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
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1940 US Federal Census — Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01670-00075)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ernest Colbath | 62 | Father | — | New Hampshire |
| 42 | Conrad H Colbath | 25 | Brother | Linemen | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Alice M Gardener | 33 | Head | Statistical Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Annie E. Gardener | 59 | Mother | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Mary E. Foley | 63 | Aunt | Domestic | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Mary A. Breslow | 51 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Gladys E. Breslow | 32 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Joseph A. Guido | 39 | Lodger | Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Eleanor F. Swift | 66 | Head | — | Newfoundland |
| 50 | Helen M. Fleming | 60 | Lodger | Dressmaker | Newfoundland |
| 51 | Everett A Hutchinson | 39 | Head | Police Officer | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Meriel Hutchinson | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Thomas F. Welby | 36 | Head | Bookkeeper | Washington D.C. |
| 54 | Mary D. Welby | 28 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 55 | Clara M. Fleming | 50 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Paul J. Fleming | 22 | Son | Chart Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 57 | James F. Fleming | 19 | Son | Time Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Donald J. Pound | 4 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Joseph A. Keeley | 36 | Head | Underwriter | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Helen F. Keeley | 29 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Joseph A. Jr. Keeley | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Lillian Keeley | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Julia E. Anderson | 45 | Head | Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 64 | William J. Anderson | 21 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Joseph P. Anderson | 25 | Son | Service Man | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Thomas J. Anderson THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Orderly | Massachusetts |
| 67 | John H. Brattin | 50 | Head | Chauffeur | Northern Ireland |
| 68 | Robert A. Rutherford | 50 | Brother-in-law | Machinist | Irish Free State |
| 69 | Kathleen B. Rutherford | 50 | Sister | Receiving Cashier | Northern Ireland |
| 70 | Kathleen A. Rutherford | 18 | Niece | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Thomas F. Coyne | 49 | Head | Coremaker | Irish Free State |
| 72 | Bridget E. Coyne | 43 | Wife | — | Irish Free State |
| 73 | Stephen Connolly | 37 | Brother-in-law | Stationary Fireman | Irish Free State |
| 74 | Grace Stanley | 54 | Lodger | Seamstress | Maine |
| 75 | Helen A. Sturret | 31 | Lodger | Operator | Poland |
| 76 | John J. Sturret | 7 | Lodger | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Deelia Garrity | 54 | Lodger | Seamstress | Irish Free State |
| 78 | Anthony Garrity | 54 | Lodger | Manager | Irish Free State |
| 79 | Ann E. Bermingham | 39 | Lodger | Seamstress | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Horace A. Betcholder | 73 | Lodger | — | Vermont |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 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)