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Thomas Flynn — 1940 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Thomas Flynn across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Vermilion-County, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & Hannie — first a son (b.~1903), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 37
b. ~1903
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Vermilion-County, Illinois |
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Danville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vermilion |
| Additional Details | |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Township / Ward | Danville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Flynn | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Eva Flynn | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Fannie Flynn | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Albert Flynn | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Thomas Flynn | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1920
Vermilion, Illinois
Son, age 18
Vermilion, Illinois · implied b. ~1902 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Vermilion, Illinois
Son, age 27
Vermilion, Illinois · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas N |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Wisconsin |
| Mother's Birthplace | New York |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Vermilion-County, Illinois
Son, age 37
Vermilion-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1903 — 5 household members
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Danville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Vermilion |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 30 |
| Income (1939) | 500 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Flynn across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Hannie Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Fannie Flynn (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Flynn
b. ~1865
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Hannie Flynn
b. ~1872
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Fannie Flynn
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Flynn
Son · 1940 · age 37 · b. ~1903 · Illinois
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Sibling
Ruth Flynn
Sibling · 1940 · age 38
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Flynn
Sibling · 1940 · age 37
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eva Flynn
Sibling · 1940 · age 39
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 — Vermilion-County, Illinois
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1940 US Federal Census — Vermilion-County, Illinois
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00897-00462)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | A. R. Alkvire | 46 | Head | Sales Man | Illinois |
| 42 | Ruth Alkvire | 40 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 43 | William Alkvire | 19 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Betty Alkvire | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 45 | E. G. Williams | 43 | Head | Physio Therapy | Illinois |
| 46 | Ruby Williams | 40 | Wife | Sales Women | Illinois |
| 47 | Nolan Williams | 68 | Father-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 48 | W. H. Harman | 69 | Head | Contractor & Carpenter | Illinois |
| 49 | Mae Harman | 67 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 50 | William Campbell | 67 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 51 | Fannie Campbell | 66 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Emma Bates | 72 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 53 | Ira Bates | 44 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 54 | John Mcconcher | 78 | Boarder | — | Ohio |
| 56 | Gerald G. Arnholt | 39 | Head | Retail Salesman | Illinois |
| 57 | Juanetta Arnholt | 37 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Gerald G. Jr Arnholt | 8 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 59 | William Arnholt | 5 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 60 | James W. Arnholt | 36 | Head | Retail Salesman | Illinois |
| 61 | Helen Arnholt | 33 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 62 | James E. Arnholt | 66 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 63 | Anna Arnholt | 65 | Wife | Assistant | Illinois |
| 64 | Ruby Helt | 19 | Maid | Maid | Illinois |
| 65 | Ruby Tornquist | 23 | Lodger | Clerk | Illinois |
| 66 | Mary Carlson | 20 | Lodger | Clerk | Illinois |
| 67 | Ross La Count | 32 | Lodger | Sales Clerk | Illinois |
| 68 | Fannie Flynn | 65 | Head | — | New York |
| 69 | Eva Flynn | 39 | Daughter | Clerk | Illinois |
| 70 | Ruth Flynn | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 71 | Thomas Flynn THIS PERSON | 37 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 72 | Albert Flynn | 37 | Son | Mechanic | Illinois |
| 73 | Ross Phillips | 64 | Head | Sales Clerk | Illinois |
| 74 | Mayme Phillips | 57 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Earle Wilson | 53 | Head | Gardner | Indiana |
| 76 | Lela Wilson | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 77 | Irene Wilson | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 78 | Emma Garfield | 73 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 79 | Annie Brown | 68 | Head | — | Canada |
| 80 | Gladys Brown | 37 | Daughter | Teacher | California |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)