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Thomas Edwards — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Franklin-County, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Edwards across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Franklin-County, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Franklin-County, Ohio |
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | traveling salesman |
| Industry | dairy company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Traveling Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Columbus City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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 Edwards | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
| Raymond Edwards | Son | — | 33 | ~1907 |
| Margaret Edwards | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 47
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1873 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Franklin, Ohio
Head, age 57
Franklin, Ohio · implied b. ~1873 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Tom C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Commercial Traveler |
| Industry | Milk Powder |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 12000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Franklin-County, Ohio
Head, age 67
Franklin-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1873 — 3 household members
| Surname | Edwards |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Columbus City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Franklin |
| Occupation | traveling salesman |
| Industry | dairy company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 278 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Edwards across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Edwards
Head · 1940 · age 67 · b. ~1873 · Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
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1940 US Federal Census — Franklin-County, Ohio
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03243-00070)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie Robins | 39 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 2 | Marilyn Robins | 12 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 3 | Mary Cotter | 57 | lodger | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 4 | Sanford Steward | 46 | head | Proprietor | Ohio |
| 5 | Julia Steward | 41 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Marjorie Steward | 15 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Sanford Jr. Steward | 15 | son | — | Ohio |
| 8 | Sandra Steward | 4 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 9 | Robert Benner | 35 | head | Musician | Ohio |
| 10 | Flora Benner | 35 | wife | Book-Keeper | Tennessee |
| 11 | Betty J. Benner | 14 | daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | James F. Moore | 60 | head | Assistant Claims Manager | Ohio |
| 13 | Sarah R. Moore | 55 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 14 | Frank Hess | 36 | head | Projectionist | Ohio |
| 15 | Beryl Hess | 34 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 16 | L. Francis Wells | 56 | head | Executive | Ohio |
| 17 | Louise Wells | 59 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 18 | George Wilson | 90 | head | — | — |
| 19 | Wilson | 90 | wife | — | — |
| 20 | William S. Hays | 71 | head | — | Ohio |
| 21 | Minna Hays | 68 | wife | — | Ohio |
| 22 | Bertha Markert | 62 | sister | — | Ohio |
| 23 | Urliss Ginn | 58 | head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 24 | Bertha Ginn | 59 | wife | Assistant Secretary | Missouri |
| 25 | Dorothy J. Ginn | 24 | daughter | Copywriter | Ohio |
| 26 | Martha Ginn | 22 | daughter | Stenographer | Ohio |
| 27 | Alice E. Ginn | 16 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 28 | Harry Edwards | 36 | head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 29 | Doris Edwards | 37 | wife | Secretary Stenographer | Ohio |
| 30 | Jean A. Edwards | 15 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 31 | Thomas Edwards THIS PERSON | 67 | head | Traveling Salesman | Indiana |
| 32 | Margaret Edwards | 62 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 33 | Raymond Edwards | 33 | son | — | Ohio |
| 34 | Jessie Arnold | 33 | head | Dietician | West Virginia |
| 35 | Jane Arnold | 6 | daughter | — | Ohio |
| 36 | William Davis | 65 | father | — | West Virginia |
| 37 | Lora E. Thomas | 52 | head | — | Ohio |
| 38 | Isabelle Kingler | 26 | head | Trained Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Phillip J. Johnston | 31 | head | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 40 | Alberta Johnston | 30 | wife | Telephone Operator | West Virginia |
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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)