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Thomas Cole — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Lee-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Cole across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Lee-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1926), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 14
b. ~1926
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Lee-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sanford |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lee |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Township / Ward | Sanford |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1926 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Cole | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Betty Cole | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Thomas Cole | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| James Cole | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Tom Cole | Head | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Virginia Cole | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Clara Cole | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Charles Cole | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Christine Cole | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Harry Cole | Son | — | 8 | ~1932 |
Census Appearances
1930
Lee, North …
Son, age 4
Lee, North Carolina · implied b. ~1926 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Lee-County, North …
Son, age 14
Lee-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1926 — 10 household members
| Surname | Cole |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sanford |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Lee |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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 Cole across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Thomas Cole
Son · 1940 · age 14 · b. ~1926 · North Carolina
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Sibling
James Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harry Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harold Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Virginia Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Christine Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charles Cole
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
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 — Lee-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Lee-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02935-00456)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Willard Buchanan | 25 | Daughter | Store Clerk | North Carolina |
| 42 | Walter Buchanan | 21 | Son | Helper | North Carolina |
| 43 | Elizabeth Buchanan | 18 | Daughter | Saleswoman | North Carolina |
| 44 | William Buchanan | 14 | Son | Wrapper | North Carolina |
| 45 | Nancy W. Hammond | 64 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | Flora Bell Lawrence | 16 | Companion | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | S. P. Blumaker | 61 | Lodger | Miller | North Carolina |
| 48 | E. T. Glasson | 49 | Head | Yard Manager | North Carolina |
| 49 | Mary Lee Glasson | 48 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | E. T. Jr. Glasson | 25 | Son | Desk Clerk | North Carolina |
| 51 | Frank Glasson | 22 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 52 | Clit Glasson | 19 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 53 | Harold Glasson | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 54 | W. R. Harkness | 63 | Head | — | South Carolina |
| 55 | Mattie Harkness | 61 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 56 | Betsy Harkness | 29 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | North Carolina |
| 57 | John Harkness | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 58 | Mary Pearce | 39 | Head | Saleswoman | North Carolina |
| 59 | Ray Pearce | 17 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Doris Pearce | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 61 | Billie Frances Pearce | 12 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 62 | Jack Pearce | 11 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 63 | John Pearce | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 64 | N. N. Shepard | 70 | Uncle | — | North Carolina |
| 65 | Florence Mcrae | 60 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 66 | Glenn Mcrae | 31 | Son | Life And Fire Insurance Agt | North Carolina |
| 67 | Pley Dishon | 29 | Head | Service Man | North Carolina |
| 68 | Tom Dishon | 28 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 69 | Tom Cole | 42 | Head | Truck Driver | North Carolina |
| 70 | Clara Bell Cole | 36 | Wife | Looper | North Carolina |
| 71 | Virginia Cole | 17 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | Christine Cole | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Thomas Cole THIS PERSON | 14 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 74 | Charles Cole | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 75 | Harry Cole | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 76 | Harold Cole | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 77 | Betty Jean Cole | 6 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 78 | James Cole | 5 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 79 | Harvey Holder | 34 | Head | Auto Radiator Mechanic | North Carolina |
| 80 | Mollie Holder | 26 | Wife | Bundle Checker | North Carolina |
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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)