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Thomas Collins — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · King-County, Washington
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Collins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in King-County, Washington (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & John — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Washington
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | King-County, Washington |
| Surname | Collins |
| Given Name | Thomas W. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Motorcycle Del |
| Industry | Rubber Stamp Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
| Occupation | Motorcycle Del |
| Township / Ward | Seattle City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Collins | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Maxine Collins | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Hilda Collins | Head | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| Wilfred Collins | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Frank Collins | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Robert Collins | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Thomas Collins | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
King, Washington
Son, age 6
King, Washington · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Collins |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Washington |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1930
King, Washington
Son, age 16
King, Washington · implied b. ~1914 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Collins |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steam Shovel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
1940
King-County, Washington
Son, age 26
King-County, Washington · implied b. ~1914 — 7 household members
| Surname | Collins |
| Given Name | Thomas W. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Washington |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Seattle City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | King |
| Occupation | Motorcycle Del |
| Industry | Rubber Stamp Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | washington |
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 Collins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Collins (~0.92 confidence) and father John Collins (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hilda Collins (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Collins
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Collins
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hilda Collins
b. ~1893
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Collins
Son · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Washington
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Sibling
Elaine Collins
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Maxine Collins
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Wilfred Collins
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Collins
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Collins
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
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 — King-County, Washington
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1940 US Federal Census — King-County, Washington
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04383-00248)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Ramona A. Lee | 18 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 42 | Annabelle G. Lee | 16 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 43 | Ole Rolstad | 64 | head | Stone Mason | Norway |
| 44 | Grace C. Rolstad | 46 | wife | School Lunch Mgr | Ohio |
| 45 | Otto A. Kleessen | 47 | head | Insurance Agt | Missouri |
| 46 | Nell M. Kleessen | 36 | wife | — | Alaska |
| 47 | Verl W. Phillips | 41 | head | — | Oregon |
| 48 | Laura A. Phillips | 39 | wife | Seamstress | Washington |
| 49 | Patricia P. Phillips | 13 | daughter | — | California |
| 50 | Herman Reimann | 28 | head | Airplane Mech | Idaho |
| 51 | Esther Reimann | 24 | wife | Dressmaker | Denmark |
| 52 | Kenneth D. Nelson | 33 | head | Office Clerk | North Dakota |
| 53 | Martha M. Nelson | 39 | wife | — | Washington |
| 54 | Marilyn L. Nelson | 3 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 55 | John F. Uttenweiler | 26 | head | Bakery Salesman | Missouri |
| 56 | Ella M. Uttenweiler | 28 | wife | — | Washington |
| 57 | Marlene J. Uttenweiler | 3 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 58 | Lee Smith | 29 | lodger | Saleswoman | Washington |
| 60 | Mahlon Sachie | 37 | head | Owner | North Dakota |
| 61 | Viola D. Sachie | 37 | wife | Teacher | Washington |
| 62 | Henry J. Soberger | 38 | head | Electric Welder | Indiana |
| 63 | Myrtle M. Soberger | 37 | wife | — | Nebraska |
| 64 | Vivian J. Soberger | 18 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 65 | William J. Mager | 64 | head | — | New Zealand |
| 66 | Margaret A. Mager | 50 | wife | — | New Zealand |
| 67 | William J. Jr. Mager | 28 | son | Fireworks Factory | Washington |
| 68 | Clair L. Robertson | 55 | head | Domestic Wk | England |
| 69 | James B. Robertson | 21 | son | Station Attendant | Washington |
| 70 | Helen M. Bjordahl | 55 | head | Pantry Work | Sweden |
| 71 | Hans E. Bjordahl | 30 | son | — | Washington |
| 72 | Hilda M. Collins | 47 | head | — | Washington |
| 73 | Thomas W. Collins THIS PERSON | 26 | son | Motorcycle Del | Washington |
| 74 | Maxine Collins | 18 | daughter | New Worker | Washington |
| 75 | Frank Collins | 16 | son | — | Washington |
| 76 | Wilfred Collins | 14 | son | — | Washington |
| 77 | Elaine Collins | 12 | daughter | — | Washington |
| 78 | Robert Collins | 9 | son | — | Washington |
| 79 | Fern A. Outcalt | 26 | head | Waitress | Colorado |
| 80 | Winona L. Outcalt | 9 | daughter | — | Montana |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 5 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)