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Thomas Barrett — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Barrett across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents David & Blanche — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pine Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Armstrong |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Brick plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 260 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Township / Ward | Pine Twp |
| 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 Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Barrett | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Kenneth Barrett | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Evelyn Barrett | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Duane Barrett | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| David Barrett | Head | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Mary Barrett | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Thomas Barrett | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Son, age 4
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | Thomas E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Son, age 14
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 12 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | Thomas C |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
| Surname | Barrett |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pine Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Armstrong |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Brick plant |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 12 |
| Income (1939) | 260 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Barrett across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father David Barrett (~0.92 confidence) and mother Blanche Barrett (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Barrett (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
David Barrett
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Blanche Barrett
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Barrett
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Barrett
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Kenneth Barrett
Sibling · 1940 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Evelyn Barrett
Sibling · 1940 · age 33
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Vivian Barrett
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Duane Barrett
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Armstrong-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03424-00359)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry B. Walker | 50 | Head | Driller | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Mabel Walker | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | H. Mahlon Walker | 24 | Son | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Yetta Walker | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Lois Walker | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | David Barrett | 58 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Mary Barrett | 58 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Evelyn Barrett | 33 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Thomas Barrett THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | Labourer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Kenneth Barrett | 20 | Son | Labourer | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Vivian Barrett | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Duane D. Barrett | 17 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Guy N. Reedy | 50 | Head | Miner | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Emma Reedy | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Joseph Reedy | 26 | Son | Burner | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Mylton Reedy | 23 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Robert Reedy | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Arlene Reedy | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Arthur E. Smith | 39 | Head | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Agatha Smith | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Benjamin Fox | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Ruby Fox | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Delores M. Fox | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Homer Dean Fox | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Samuel Rich | 74 | Head | Oiler | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Iona Rich | 72 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Vie Rich | 44 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Walter Kennedy | 54 | Head | Minister | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Louise Kennedy | 43 | Wife | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Ollie Heasley | 71 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Paul Flick | 39 | Son | Teller | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | George H. Reed | 78 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Minnie J. Reed | 74 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Harold Mckay | 35 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Beulah Mckay | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Ronald Mckay | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Barbara Mckay | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | William Mcarry | 52 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Lois Mcarry | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Carl Hetrick | 21 | In-law | Labourer | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)