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Thomas Baker — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Baker across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1885), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1885
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Master Mechanic |
| Industry | Bakery Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 2070 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Master Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Baker | Head | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Helen Baker | Other | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Raymond Baker | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Mary Baker | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 34
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 34 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1917 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 44
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Master Mechanic |
| Industry | Bakery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1940
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 4 household members
| Surname | Baker |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Philadelphia |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Philadelphia |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Master Mechanic |
| Industry | Bakery Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 55 |
| Income (1939) | 2070 |
| Highest Grade | C-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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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 · 1940 · age 55 · b. ~1885 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Philadelphia-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03755-00391)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Apfelschnitt | 41 | Head | Neckwear Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Claire Apfelschnitt | 36 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 43 | Marvin D. Apfelschnitt | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Adele B. Apfelschnitt | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Jane E. Barnak | 27 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Morton Block | 41 | Head | Traveling Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Blanche Block | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Myra Block | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Freddie Block | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Max Oltman | 29 | Brother in law | Traveling Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Wilhelmina Stirzel | 72 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Louise Fischer | 80 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Ernest Graf | 59 | Head | Foreman Machinist | Germany |
| 54 | Jeanette Graf | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Mildred Graf | 25 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | George Tepley | 53 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Marie Tepley | 60 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Ralph W. Nero | 43 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Nan Nero | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Fred Barth | 48 | Head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Helen Barth | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Carl Friedel | 67 | Father in law | Watchman | Germany |
| 63 | Ida Block | 28 | Head | — | Connecticut |
| 64 | Harry Block | 28 | Husband | Furniture Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Richard Block | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Mary Quinlish | 18 | Houseworker | Houseworker | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Morris Wieser | 33 | Head | Pattern Maker | Austria |
| 68 | Sue Wieser | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Norman Wieser | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Thomas E. Baker THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Master Mechanic | Scotland |
| 71 | Mary Baker | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Raymond Baker | 25 | Son | Butcher | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Helen Baker | 24 | Daughter in law | Packer | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Albert Lonsdale | 43 | Head | Bus Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Marie Lonsdale | 44 | Wife | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Doris Lonsdale | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Anna Linn | 70 | Mother in law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Richard Linn | 48 | Brother in law | Butcher | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | William L. Shevlin | 40 | Head | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Helen J. Shevlin | 36 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
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)