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Thomas Fitzgerald — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Thomas Fitzgerald across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Putnam-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Thomas & Florence — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 36
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Putnam-County, New York |
| Surname | Fitzgerald |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brewster Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Putnam |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | counter man |
| Industry | lunch car |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 560 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Counter Man |
| Township / Ward | Brewster Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Fitzgerald | Head | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Raymond Fitzgerald | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| Thomas Fitzgerald | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Putnam, New …
Son, age 17
Putnam, New York · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fitzgerald |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Putnam, New …
Son, age 27
Putnam, New York · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fitzgerald |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Putnam-County, New …
Son, age 36
Putnam-County, New York · implied b. ~1904 — 3 household members
| Surname | Fitzgerald |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brewster Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Putnam |
| Occupation | counter man |
| Industry | lunch car |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 560 |
| Highest Grade | H-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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 Fitzgerald across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Thomas Fitzgerald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Florence Fitzgerald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Florence Fitzgerald (~0.92 confidence) and father Thomas Fitzgerald (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Thomas Fitzgerald
b. ~1858
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Florence Fitzgerald
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Florence Fitzgerald
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Thomas Fitzgerald
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Fitzgerald
Son · 1940 · age 36 · b. ~1904 · New York
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Sibling
Raymond Fitzgerald
Sibling · 1940 · age 35
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 — Putnam-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Putnam-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02718-00402)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Barker, Roberta Barber | 21 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 42 | Otto B. Johnston | 41 | Head | System Dispatcher | New York |
| 43 | Emma W. Johnston | 38 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 44 | Roberta Johnston | 15 | Daughter | 0 | New York |
| 45 | Margaret Johnston | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 46 | Richard Johnston | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 47 | Florence Fitzgerald | 60 | Head | 0 | New York |
| 48 | Thomas Fitzgerald THIS PERSON | 36 | Son | Counter Man | New York |
| 49 | Raymond Fitzgerald | 35 | Son | Painting | New York |
| 50 | Edward M. Sloat | 69 | Head | Relief Night Clerk | New York |
| 51 | Emma J. Sloat | 70 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 52 | Wilma A. Tweedale | 13 | Niece | — | Connecticut |
| 53 | Jessie Vores | 64 | Sister-in-law | Sewing | New York |
| 54 | Harry Underhill | 63 | Roomer | Electrician | New York |
| 55 | Daniel B. Brandon | 47 | Head | Agent - Broker | New York |
| 56 | Emma C. Brandon | 43 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 57 | Daniel T. Brandon | 17 | Son | Clerk | Connecticut |
| 58 | Bernard P. Brandon | 16 | Son | 0 | Connecticut |
| 59 | Marian E. Brandon | 13 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 60 | James Garon | 46 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Della Garon | 35 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 62 | Donna May Garon | 0 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 63 | Wilken L. Mead | 26 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 64 | Lillian Mead | 24 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 65 | Phyllis Mead | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 66 | Wilken Jr. Mead | 4 | Son | — | New York |
| 67 | Mortimer Carey | 25 | Head | Scout | New York |
| 68 | Ruth Olivett | 65 | Mother | 0 | England |
| 69 | Louise Denton | 27 | Sister | Machine Op. | Connecticut |
| 70 | Mary Benedict | 58 | Head | 0 | New York |
| 71 | Florence Benedict | 15 | Daughter | 0 | New York |
| 72 | Joseph Vassack | 30 | Head | Foreman | Connecticut |
| 73 | Gertrude Vassack | 32 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 74 | Donna Vassack | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 75 | Jeanette Vassack | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 76 | Harriett Scofield | 82 | Head | 0 | New York |
| 77 | John J. Sr. Lasley | 52 | Head | Engine Dispatcher | New York |
| 78 | Mary J. Lasley | 52 | Wife | 0 | New York |
| 79 | Agnes M. Lasley | 26 | Daughter | Assistant In | New York |
| 80 | John J. Jr. Lasley | 20 | Son | Clerk | New York |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)