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Thomas Evans — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Evans across the 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hanover Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 149 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Township / Ward | Hanover Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Evans | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Thomas Evans | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Thomas Evans | Son | — | 22 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1900
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 25
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1875 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thos |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 12 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Driver Boss |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Brick Contractor |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 65
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
| Surname | Evans |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Hanover Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Industry | Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 149 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Thomas Evans
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03551-00881)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eva Endler | 60 | Head | Janitress | Germany |
| 2 | John J. Endler | 56 | Head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Rose Endler | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Anna Endler | 25 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Bernard Endler | 17 | Son | News Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Leo Endler | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Frances Endler | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Paul Endler | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Anna Pillon | 86 | Mother-in-law | — | England |
| 10 | Margaret Nosh | 21 | Head | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Jennie Nosh | 21 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | William Dougherty | 24 | Nephew | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | James Young | 48 | Boarder | Assistant | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Beatrice Young | 41 | Sister | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | James Young | 3 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Anna P. Miller | 68 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Esther Lewis | 27 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Joseph Lewis | 33 | Son-in-law | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Joseph Jr. Lewis | 4 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Margaret Evans | 69 | Head | — | N. Wales |
| 21 | Ruth Evans | 28 | Daughter | Registered Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Helworth Evans | 27 | Son | Tax Collector | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Thomas Evans THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Bricklayer | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Audrey Evans | 29 | Daughter | Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Thomas D. Evans | 22 | Son | Slater | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Joseph Gill | 31 | Head | Driller | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Florence Gill | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Lois Gill | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Joseph Gill | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Walter A. Berkheiser | 41 | Head | Pipeman | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Samuel Berkheiser | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Florence Berkheiser | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Charles E. Welch | 69 | Head | Gate Tender | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Noah Welch | 48 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | John J. Welch | 50 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Jack Welch | 19 | Grandson | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Betty Welch | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Charles Jr. Welch | 36 | Head | Pipemaker | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Alva Welch | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Charles Welch | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)