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Thomas Black — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dekalb-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Black across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dekalb-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dekalb-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta |
| 1935 Residence (County) | De Kalb |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 308 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same home |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Atlanta |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Black | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Lillian Black | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Thomas Black | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Marion Black | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Annie Black | Daughter | — | 32 | ~1908 |
| Goodwin Black | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1910
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 35
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1875 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Years Married | 10 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1920
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 45
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1875 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 55
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1875 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | South Carolina |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3600 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Dekalb-County, Georgia
Head, age 65
Dekalb-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
| Surname | Black |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta |
| 1935 Residence (County) | De Kalb |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 308 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same home |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Black across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Black
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Dekalb-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Dekalb-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00734-00932)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Miriam G. Crippen | 16 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 42 | Guy E. Goggans | 42 | Head | Proprietor | South Carolina |
| 43 | Lois B. Goggans | 37 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 44 | Fred W. Robinson | 35 | Head | Salesman | Georgia |
| 45 | Constance Robinson | 35 | Wife | Secretary | Canada |
| 46 | Lilian Robinson | 10 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 47 | F. L. Murray | 5 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 48 | Charles M. Murray | 5 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 49 | Harriet Murray | 71 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 50 | Roland W. Purcell | 42 | Head | Salesman | Virginia |
| 51 | Josie R. Purcell | 42 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Eugene D. Purcell | 15 | Son | Paper Carrier | South Carolina |
| 53 | Michael P. Daly | 25 | Head | Plumber | Georgia |
| 54 | Hilda P. Daly | 26 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Georgia |
| 55 | Jessie P. Lewis | 57 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 56 | Mary E. Faver | 56 | Head | Teacher | Georgia |
| 57 | Mary E. Faver | 35 | Daughter | Teacher | Georgia |
| 58 | Daniel P. Compton | 63 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 59 | Minnie S. Compton | 60 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 60 | Daniel P. Jr. Compton | 31 | Son | Yard Manager | Georgia |
| 61 | Robert L. Compton | 21 | Son | Baker | Georgia |
| 62 | Lillian Compton | 22 | Daughter in law | Sales Lady | Indiana |
| 63 | Mabel E. Coyle | 35 | Daughter | Office Clerk | Georgia |
| 64 | Dorothy Coyle | 10 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 65 | William R. Brooks | 46 | Head | Starter Office | Georgia |
| 66 | Estelle Brooks | 44 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 67 | Maurine Brooks | 21 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 68 | Doris Brooks | 19 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 69 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 70 | Martha E. Smith | 65 | Head | Music Teacher | Georgia |
| 71 | Mittie S. Voorhis | 59 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 72 | Evelyn Harrington | 61 | Lodger | Sales Lady | Georgia |
| 73 | Thomas E. Black THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Carpenter | Georgia |
| 74 | Lillian R. Black | 52 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 75 | Goodwin G. Black | 37 | Son | Office Clerk | Georgia |
| 76 | Annie P. Black | 32 | Daughter | Stenographer | Georgia |
| 77 | Lillian P. Black | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Georgia |
| 78 | Marion G. Black | 19 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 79 | Robert L. Mccullough | 56 | Head | Auditor | Georgia |
| 80 | Carrie Mccullough | 56 | Wife | — | Georgia |
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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)