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Thomas Jenkins — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Buncombe-County, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Jenkins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Buncombe-County, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Buncombe-County, North Carolina |
| Surname | Jenkins |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Asheville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Buncombe |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | switchman |
| Industry | steam railroad yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 462 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Switchman |
| Township / Ward | Asheville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jenkins | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Thelma Jenkins | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Clara Jenkins | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1898 |
| Thomas Jenkins | Head | — | 48 | ~1892 |
Census Appearances
1920
Buncombe, North …
Head, age 28
Buncombe, North Carolina · implied b. ~1892 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jenkins |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Switchman |
| Industry | Railroad Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Buncombe, North …
Head, age 38
Buncombe, North Carolina · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Jenkins |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Occupation | Switchman |
| Industry | Railroad |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 2500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Buncombe-County, North …
Head, age 48
Buncombe-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
| Surname | Jenkins |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Asheville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Buncombe |
| Occupation | switchman |
| Industry | steam railroad yard |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 462 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Jenkins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Jenkins
Head · 1940 · age 48 · b. ~1892 · North Carolina
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1940 US Federal Census — Buncombe-County, North Carolina
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1940 US Federal Census — Buncombe-County, North Carolina
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02878-00064)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ida G Blackwelder | 53 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Helen Blackwelder | 24 | daughter | Beautician | North Carolina |
| 3 | Clay Blackwelder | 18 | son | Helper | North Carolina |
| 4 | Herbert (Jr) Blackwelder | 20 | son | Clerk | North Carolina |
| 5 | Paul Blackwelder | 12 | son | — | North Carolina |
| 6 | Robert D Blackwelder | 9 | son | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Ralph J Harrison | 50 | head | Mail Carrier | North Carolina |
| 8 | Nanny G Harrison | 39 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 9 | Mary J Harrison | 21 | daughter | Society Editor | North Carolina |
| 10 | John R Harrison | 18 | son | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | Dorothy S Harrison | 12 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 12 | Mark Cathey | 25 | head | Foreman | North Carolina |
| 13 | Mildred Cathey | 25 | wife | Spinner | North Carolina |
| 14 | Marine L Bozardt | 37 | head | Commander | South Carolina |
| 15 | Winnifred B Bozardt | 36 | wife | — | South Carolina |
| 16 | Jackson D Zimmerman | 33 | head | Manager | North Carolina |
| 17 | Pauline G Zimmerman | 27 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Joann Zimmerman | 9 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | Jack Zimmerman | 2 | son | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | Thomas J Jenkins THIS PERSON | 48 | head | Switchman | Illinois |
| 21 | Clara G Jenkins | 42 | wife | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Thomas E Jenkins | 21 | son | Shipping Clerk Helper | North Carolina |
| 23 | Thelma L Jenkins | 15 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 24 | Boyce Boone | 36 | head | Watchmaker | North Carolina |
| 25 | Cyrilla A Boone | 30 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Jean Boone | 12 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Mark W Wally | 45 | head | Custodian | North Carolina |
| 28 | Ethel A Wally | 38 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 29 | Mary Wally | 18 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 30 | Frank B Montgomery | 28 | head | Manager | Georgia |
| 31 | Sarah G Montgomery | 31 | wife | — | Georgia |
| 32 | Jacquelyn Montgomery | 5 | daughter | — | Georgia |
| 33 | Charles J Hill | 29 | head | Night Engine Wiper | North Carolina |
| 34 | Mary E G Hill | 28 | wife | — | North Carolina |
| 35 | Margaret Hill | 5 | daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 36 | Block 393 Hill | None | ends | — | North Carolina |
| 37 | Margaret Pearson | 24 | lodger | Finishing Dept | North Carolina |
| 38 | Sue Pearson | 25 | lodger | Finishing Dept | North Carolina |
| 39 | 393 Ends | None | V 490 | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Ollie R Powell | 35 | head | Painter | North Carolina |
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)