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Thomas Foley — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Hudson-County, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Foley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hudson-County, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1874), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 66
b. ~1874
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Hudson-County, New Jersey |
| Surname | Foley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Retired Fire Captain |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Retired Fire Captain |
| Township / Ward | Jersey City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1874 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Foley | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Matthew Foley | Son | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Mary Foley | Spouse | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Thomas Foley | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hudson, New …
Head, age 45
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1875 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | City Employ |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Hudson, New …
Head, age 54
Hudson, New Jersey · implied b. ~1876 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Foley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | machinist |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $30 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Hudson-County, New …
Head, age 66
Hudson-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1874 — 4 household members
| Surname | Foley |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jersey City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hudson |
| Occupation | Retired Fire Captain |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Foley across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Foley
Head · 1940 · age 66 · b. ~1874 · New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
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1940 US Federal Census — Hudson-County, New Jersey
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02408-00468)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | George Hasbrouck | 25 | Head | Cashier | New Jersey |
| 42 | Helen Hasbrouck | 24 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 43 | Arthur Blackstone | 28 | Head | Sales Manager | Alabama |
| 44 | Elizabeth Blackstone | 31 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 45 | Arthur Jr. Blackstone | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 46 | William Hill | 36 | Head | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 47 | Anastasia Hill | 43 | Wife | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 48 | Michael Friedman | 52 | Head | Luncheonette Owner | New York |
| 49 | Dorothy Friedman | 41 | Wife | — | New York |
| 50 | Arthur Friedman | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 51 | Harold Friedman | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 52 | Julia Ray | 59 | Head | Nurse | New Jersey |
| 53 | Joseph Ray | 46 | Brother | Elev. Oper. | New Jersey |
| 54 | Harry Ray | 44 | Brother | Salesman | New Jersey |
| 55 | Fanny Ray | 30 | Sister | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 56 | Eugene Curry | 37 | Head | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 57 | Eve Curry | 34 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Juan Curry | 8 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Frank Laer | 44 | Head | Clerk | Germany |
| 60 | Johanna Laer | 47 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 61 | Ursula Laer | 20 | Daughter | — | Germany |
| 62 | Rita Laer | 12 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 63 | John Donohue | 45 | Head | Electrician | New Jersey |
| 64 | Elizabeth Donohue | 44 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 65 | Francis Donohue | 13 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 66 | Stephen Rosanowicz | 64 | Head | Manufacturer | Austria |
| 67 | Kasimira Rosanowicz | 58 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 68 | Lottie Rosanowicz | 36 | Daughter | Office Worker | New Jersey |
| 69 | Adele Rosanowicz | 28 | Daughter | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 70 | Thomas Foley THIS PERSON | 66 | Head | Retired Fire Captain | New Jersey |
| 71 | Mary Foley | 61 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | Edward Foley | 31 | Son | Pipe Fitter | New Jersey |
| 73 | Matthew Foley | 31 | Son | Attendant | New Jersey |
| 74 | John Whalen | 45 | Head | Electrician | New Jersey |
| 75 | Thomas Whalen | 47 | Brother | — | New Jersey |
| 76 | Margaret Whalen | 52 | Sister | Saleslady | New Jersey |
| 77 | James Curran | 50 | Head | Porter | New Jersey |
| 78 | Mary Curran | 46 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 79 | James James | 52 | Head | Stock Clerk | New Jersey |
| 80 | Rose James | 29 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
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)