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Thomas Dunn — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rensselaer-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Dunn across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rensselaer-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rensselaer-County, New York |
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rensselaer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Township / Ward | Rensselaer City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dunn | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Thomas Dunn | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Anna Dunn | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Rensselaer, New …
Head, age 33
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1887 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Rensselaer, New …
Head, age 41
Rensselaer, New York · implied b. ~1889 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Locomotive Fireman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | 7000 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | O |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Rensselaer-County, New …
Head, age 52
Rensselaer-County, New York · implied b. ~1888 — 3 household members
| Surname | Dunn |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rensselaer City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rensselaer |
| Occupation | Locomotive Engineer |
| Industry | Steam Railroad |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 2400 |
| Highest Grade | 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Thomas Dunn
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Rensselaer-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Rensselaer-County, New York
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40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02757-00276)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Doris Obrien | 6 | daughter | — | New York |
| 42 | Infant Obrien | 0 | daughter | — | New York |
| 43 | Thomas J. Welch | 69 | Head | — | New York |
| 44 | Katherine Welch | 64 | Sister | — | New York |
| 45 | Joseph Shead | 68 | Head | Locomotive Fireman | England |
| 46 | Russetta Shead | 67 | Wife | — | England |
| 47 | Joseph A. Demartini | 36 | Head | Pump Machinist | California |
| 48 | Betty D. Demartini | 28 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 49 | Marion S. Demartini | 5 | daughter | — | New York |
| 50 | James E. Hamilton | 38 | Head | Accountant Clerk | New York |
| 51 | Enola H. Hamilton | 38 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 52 | Dorothy A. Hamilton | 14 | daughter | — | New York |
| 53 | Marion E. Hamilton | 11 | daughter | — | New York |
| 54 | Adella E. Hamilton | 63 | Mother | House Work | New York |
| 55 | Arthur T. Cumming | 43 | Head | Locomotive Fireman | New York |
| 56 | Nettie Cumming | 70 | Mother | — | New York |
| 57 | Florence Paskanyer | 55 | Boarder | — | Austria |
| 58 | Frances F. Sullivan | 41 | Head | Car Inspector | New York |
| 59 | Mary H. Sullivan | 37 | Wife | Steno | New York |
| 60 | Marie H. Sullivan | 5 | daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Donald J. Sullivan | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 62 | Virginia A. Sullivan | 2 | daughter | — | New York |
| 63 | James W. Snyder | 46 | Head | Steam Bridge Carpenter | New York |
| 64 | Helen S. Snyder | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 65 | James W. Jr. Snyder | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 66 | Charles R. Clufflin | 61 | Head | Superintendent | New York |
| 67 | Adah M. Clufflin | 59 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | Thomas J. Dunn THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | New York |
| 69 | Anna M. Dunn | 52 | Wife | — | New York |
| 70 | Thomas J. Jr. Dunn | 26 | Son | New Worker | New York |
| 71 | Mary J. Brooks | 65 | Head | — | New York |
| 72 | Helen Brooks | 50 | daughter | — | New York |
| 73 | William E. De Brocky | 39 | Head | Painter Decorator | New York |
| 74 | Velva De Brocky | 35 | Wife | Clerk | New York |
| 75 | Russell De Brocky | 18 | Son | Cook | Illinois |
| 76 | M. Habshirley | 15 | daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | Rodman L. Habshirley | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 78 | Frank L. Habshirley | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 79 | Ruth De Brocky | 10 | daughter | — | New York |
| 80 | James K. Fanel | 22 | Head | Clerk | New York |
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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)