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Thomas Ford — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Newport-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Ford across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Newport-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1890), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1890
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Newport-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | Thomas B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newport |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | street construction |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 715 |
| Highest Grade | No 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Newport City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1890 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eadel Ford | Son | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Henry Ford | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Harrison Ford | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Abbie Ford | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Burton Ford | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Reginald Ford | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Thomas Ford | Head | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Newport, Rhode …
Head, age 30
Newport, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1890 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | Thomas B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 30 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | fireman |
| Industry | street car |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Newport, Rhode …
Head, age 42
Newport, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1888 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | Thomas R |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | fireman |
| Industry | gas plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Newport-County, Rhode …
Head, age 50
Newport-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1890 — 7 household members
| Surname | Ford |
| Given Name | Thomas B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Newport City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Newport |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | street construction |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 26 |
| Income (1939) | 715 |
| Highest Grade | No 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Ford across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Ford
Head · 1940 · age 50 · b. ~1890 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Newport-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Newport-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03760-00823)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary A. Gallagher | 67 | Head | — | Eire |
| 2 | Charles F. Gallagher | 49 | Son | Airingman | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Thomas F. Costello | 44 | Head | Shaft Metal Worker | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Gladdis L. Costello | 39 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Thomas F. Costello | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 6 | John P. Costello | 13 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | Bernard D. Costello | 11 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | Benjamin Costello | 10 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 9 | James T. Hindley | 45 | Head | Clerk | Missouri |
| 10 | Mabel L. Hindley | 38 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Daniel C. Hindley | 20 | Son | Helper To Plumber | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Howard S. Hindley | 16 | Son | General Worker | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Catherine L. Hindley | 14 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Norman A. Hindley | 10 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | James R. Hindley | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Daniel C. Monroe | 66 | Father-in-law | Fisherman | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Bertha M. Monroe | 61 | Mother-in-law | — | Rhode Island |
| 18 | Percy H. Monroe | 42 | Brother-in-law | Gardener | Rhode Island |
| 19 | Raymond Monroe | 14 | Nephew | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Thomas B. Ford THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Abbie Ford | 53 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 25 | Henry L. Ford | 24 | Son | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Burton Ford | 23 | Son | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Reginald Ford | 18 | Son | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Harrison Ford | 17 | Son | New Worker | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Eadel Ford | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Elizabeth Livermore | 58 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Roberta V. Livermore | 26 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 33 | Leo E. La Chance | 26 | Head | Laborer | Vermont |
| 34 | Florence La Chance | 22 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Leo E. La Chance | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Joseph Belloni | 65 | Head | Store Keeper | Italy |
| 38 | Celestina Belloni | 63 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 39 | Joseph Belloni | 27 | Son | Game Keeper | Rhode Island |
| 40 | Frank Belloni | 25 | Son | General Worker | Rhode Island |
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)