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Thomas Kennedy — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cayuga-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Kennedy across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cayuga-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Connecticut
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cayuga-County, New York |
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Thomas W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| 1935 Residence (City) | MORAVIA TOWN |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAYUGA |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
| Township / Ward | Moravia Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Kennedy | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Thomas Kennedy | Head | — | 70 | ~1870 |
| Lean Kennedy | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Leo Kennedy | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| Thomas Kennedy | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Lydia Kennedy | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1895 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cayuga, New …
Head, age 50
Cayuga, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Thomas H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Cheese Maker |
| Industry | Cheese Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
1930
Cayuga, New …
Head, age 60
Cayuga, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Check Maker |
| Industry | Cheese Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 2200 |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
1940
Cayuga-County, New …
Head, age 70
Cayuga-County, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 6 household members
| Surname | Kennedy |
| Given Name | Thomas W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Connecticut |
| 1935 Residence (City) | MORAVIA TOWN |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAYUGA |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | connecticut |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Kennedy across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Kennedy
Head · 1940 · age 70 · b. ~1870 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Cayuga-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Cayuga-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02508-00479)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arron Skachenko | 17 | Son | Farm Laborer | North Dakota |
| 2 | Gladys O. Skachenko | 13 | Daughter | — | North Dakota |
| 3 | John Skachenko | 10 | Son | — | North Dakota |
| 4 | Percy F. Gunsalus | 19 | Head | Farm Laborer | New York |
| 5 | Wilma E. Gunsalus | 16 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | Richard P. Gunsalus | 0 | Son | — | New York |
| 7 | George H. Fulmer | 52 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 8 | Myrtle R. Fulmer | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 9 | Wain R. Fulmer | 22 | Son | Mechanic | New York |
| 10 | Richard W. Fulmer | 15 | Son | — | New York |
| 11 | Dorothy L. Fulmer | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 12 | Alanson Church | 24 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 13 | Madeline L. Church | 24 | Wife | Teacher | New York |
| 14 | Alton Wright | 60 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 15 | May Wright | 60 | Wife | — | New York |
| 16 | Guy E. Randolf | 46 | Head | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 17 | Estella Randolf | 49 | Wife | — | New York |
| 18 | Virgie O. Randolf | 13 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 19 | Elain V. Randolf | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 20 | William T. Randolf | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 21 | Thomas D. Ryan | 35 | Head | Mechanic Automobile | New York |
| 22 | Mary M. Ryan | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 23 | Maryland A. Ryan | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 24 | Joan E. Ryan | 2 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 25 | James F. Whalen | 61 | Uncle | — | New York |
| 26 | William J. Whalen | 5 | Nephew | — | New York |
| 27 | Thomas W. Kennedy THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | — | Connecticut |
| 28 | Lydia M. Kennedy | 45 | Wife | Interior Decorator | Michigan |
| 29 | Thomas W. Jr. Kennedy | 20 | Son | Laborer | New York |
| 30 | Lucy F. Kennedy | 12 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 31 | Leo J. Kennedy | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 32 | Lean J. Kennedy | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 33 | Mary A. Waite | 62 | Head | — | New York |
| 34 | Minnie Harrington | 71 | Sister | — | New York |
| 35 | Willis J. White | 40 | Head | Truck Driver | New York |
| 36 | Eva M. White | 39 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Richard H. White | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 38 | Joyce Elliot | 14 | Boarder | — | New York |
| 39 | Incel V. Elliot | 11 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | David B. Duggan | 39 | Head | Farmer | New York |
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)