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Thomas Matthews — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Cambria-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Matthews across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cambria-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1886), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1886
Male
Head
Born: Italy
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Cambria-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| 1935 Residence (City) | JOHNSTOWN CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAMBRIA |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
| Township / Ward | Johnstown City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1886 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Matthews | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Frances Matthews | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Thomas Matthews | Head | — | 54 | ~1886 |
| Joseph Matthews | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
Census Appearances
1910
Cambria, Pennsylvania
Head, age 23
Cambria, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mathews |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Years Married | 1 |
| Year of Immigration | 1905 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Italy |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Works |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
1920
Cambria, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Cambria, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1885 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Italy |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Italian |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
1930
Cambria, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Cambria, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1902 |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Italy |
| Mother's Birthplace | Italy |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Pool Room |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Italian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
1940
Cambria-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 54
Cambria-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1886 — 4 household members
| Surname | Matthews |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| 1935 Residence (City) | JOHNSTOWN CITY |
| 1935 Residence (County) | CAMBRIA |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birthplace (normalized) | italy |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Matthews across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Matthews
Head · 1940 · age 54 · b. ~1886 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Cambria-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Cambria-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
39 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03454-00697)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daughter Janet | None | F | — | — |
| 2 | Son Richard M. | None | M | — | — |
| 3 | Gilbert Meiring | 29 | Head | 40 | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Anna Meiring | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Margaret Meiring | 11 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Gilbert Jr. Meiring | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Esther Mae Meiring | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Betty Louise Meiring | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mary Jane Meiring | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Rose White | 23 | Head | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Yvonne White | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Daniel Holsinger | 35 | Head | 40 | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Helen Holsinger | 31 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Jennie White | 21 | Head | 40 | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | John White | 20 | Brother | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Alverda White | 17 | Sister | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Joseph White | 16 | Brother | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Thomas Matthews THIS PERSON | 54 | Head | — | Italy |
| 19 | Frances Matthews | 44 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Charles Matthews | 19 | Son | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Joseph Matthews | 17 | Son | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Nellie Zach | 20 | Head | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Albert Zach | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Ronald Zach | 0 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Anna Mae White | 31 | Head | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Robert White | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Richard White | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Betty White | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Edwin White | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | John Wiegel | 58 | Head | Armature Winder | Germany |
| 31 | Elsie Wiegel | 52 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | John Wiegel | 24 | Son | 48 | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Emma Erb | 68 | Mother-in-law | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Raymond Hildebrand | 22 | Head | 40 | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Winifred Hildebrand | 18 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Edward Wagle | 35 | Head | 32 | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Stella Wagle | 31 | Wife | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Arthur Wagle | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Robert Wagle | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)