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Thomas Cox — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Washington-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Cox across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Washington-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Cox |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Johnson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Township / Ward | Johnson City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cox | Head | — | 62 | ~1878 |
| Rubie Cox | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1918 |
| Helen Godsey | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Minnie Cox | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1885 |
| Lydia Cox | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Joe Cox | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
Census Appearances
1920
Washington, Tennessee
Head, age 41
Washington, Tennessee · implied b. ~1879
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Cox |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Custom Work |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Washington, Tennessee
Head, age 50
Washington, Tennessee · implied b. ~1880 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cox |
| Given Name | Thomas E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 38 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 10.00 |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Washington-County, Tennessee
Head, age 62
Washington-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
| Surname | Cox |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Johnson City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Highest Grade | 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Cox across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Cox
Head · 1940 · age 62 · b. ~1878 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Washington-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03944-00418)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Hodges | 16 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 2 | Jack D Hodges | 2 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Robert King | 38 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Virginia |
| 4 | Kate King | 35 | Wife | Seamstress | Tennessee |
| 5 | Evelyn King | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 6 | Mary King | 12 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 7 | Bobby King | 8 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 8 | Peggy King | 6 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 9 | Sidney Lyons | 22 | Head | Cab Driver | Virginia |
| 10 | Rubie Lyons | 23 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 11 | Maureen Lyons | 3 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | Anna M Lyons | 0 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 13 | Maxwell Grace | 33 | Head | Melder | Alabama |
| 14 | Connie Grace | 22 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 15 | Maxwell Grace | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 16 | Carylon Grace | 2 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 17 | Silas Clark | 31 | Head | Molder | Tennessee |
| 18 | Elvia Clark | 27 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 19 | Robert Clark | 2 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 20 | Thomas Cox THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 21 | Minnie Cox | 55 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 22 | Rubie Cox | 22 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Tennessee |
| 23 | Joe T Cox | 19 | Son | Salesman | Tennessee |
| 24 | Lydia Cox | 15 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | Helen Godsey | 18 | Lodger | Filler | Tennessee |
| 26 | Robert Randolph | 62 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Rachel Randolph | 61 | Wife | Cooking | North Carolina |
| 28 | Clyde Randolph | 24 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Jobie Randolph | 22 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Vertie Randolph | 18 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 31 | Katherine Randolph | 15 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 32 | Meyfra Edwards | 18 | Niece | — | North Carolina |
| 33 | Campbell Scott | 45 | Head | Electrician | Tennessee |
| 34 | Bessie Scott | 43 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 35 | Addie Scott | 19 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | James Scott | 17 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 37 | Mary E Scott | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 38 | David Scott | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 39 | Charelett Scott | 5 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 40 | William Salts | 52 | Head | Manager | Tennessee |
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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)