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Thomas Baker — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Township / Ward | Tarrant City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1885 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Baker | Head | — | 45 | ~1885 |
| Mae Baker | Other | — | 33 | ~1897 |
| Thomas Baker | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Head, age 34
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1886 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Head, age 45
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1885 — 3 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Shoe Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1940
Jefferson-County, Alabama
Head, age 57
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1883
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | 0 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Baker across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Baker
Head · 1930 · age 45 · b. ~1885 · Alabama
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus31usce:0323)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff D Phelps | 39 | Head | Carpenter | Tennessee |
| 2 | Annie D Phelps | 34 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 3 | Mary L Phelps | 14 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 4 | Ruby J Phelps | 10 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 5 | Evelyne E Phelps | 8 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 6 | Jeff C Phelps | 5 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 7 | Joe L Phelps | 2 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 8 | Roy Carter | 37 | Head | Motorman | Alabama |
| 9 | Idella D Carter | 34 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 10 | Howard Carter | 17 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 11 | Ray Carter | 11 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 12 | Hellin Carter | 8 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 13 | Elsie Carter | 6 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 14 | Hoy L Taylor | 23 | Roomer | Manager | Alabama |
| 15 | Samuel A Hayes | 38 | Head | Mechanic | Tennessee |
| 16 | Sallie B Hayes | 38 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 17 | Fred L Thompson | 21 | Step Son | Electrician | Alabama |
| 18 | R. V. Thompson | 19 | Step Son | Apprentice | Alabama |
| 19 | Wayne B Thompson | 17 | Step Son | Apprentice | Tennessee |
| 20 | Paul E Thompson | 11 | Step Son | None | Alabama |
| 21 | Lois Thompson | 9 | Step Daugh | None | Alabama |
| 22 | Stelva Hayes | 7 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 23 | Thomas M Baker THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Manager | Alabama |
| 24 | Mae E Baker | 33 | Wife-H | None | Tennessee |
| 25 | Thomas M Jr Baker | 8 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 26 | Joe T Weeks | 25 | Head | Shoe Salesman | Mississippi |
| 27 | Myrtle E Weeks | 24 | Wife-H | None | Mississippi |
| 28 | Jesse C Hill | 45 | Head | Minister | Alabama |
| 29 | Verna A Hill | 40 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 30 | Olive M Hill | 18 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 31 | Sara Hill | 15 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 32 | Mary M Hill | 12 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 33 | Annie E Hill | 9 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 34 | Henry E Williamson | 35 | Head | Decorator | Alabama |
| 35 | Anna F Williamson | 22 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 36 | James R Williamson | 1 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 37 | Ralph J Reeves | 43 | Head | Real Estate Salesman | Mississippi |
| 38 | Vera G Reeves | 33 | Wife-H | None | Alabama |
| 39 | Ralph J Jr Reeves | 8 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 40 | Mildred L Reeves | 5 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 41 | Allie S Reeves | 3 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 42 | Edna G Reeves | 0 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 43 | Charles M Blythe | 47 | Head | Huckster | Alabama |
| 44 | Ada L Blythe | 36 | Wife-H | Sales Lady | Alabama |
| 45 | Verdie W Blythe | 13 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 46 | Charles V Blythe | 11 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 47 | James A Blythe | 9 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 48 | Dorothy L Blythe | 6 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 49 | Alpheus R Blythe | 2 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 50 | Billy E Blythe | 0 | Son | None | Alabama |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)