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Thomas Mitchell — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Bronx-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Mitchell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Bronx-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Margaret & Thomas — first a son (b.~1911), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 29
b. ~1911
Male
Son
Born: New York
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Bronx-County, New York |
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Thomas Jr |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Gas Inspector |
| Industry | Gas Prod Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1932 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Occupation | Gas Inspector |
| Township / Ward | New York City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Erikson | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1909 |
| Beatrice Mitchell | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Arlene Erikson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Thomas Mitchell | Head | — | 66 | ~1874 |
| Thomas Mitchell | Son | — | 29 | ~1911 |
| Margaret Mitchell | Spouse | — | 66 | ~1874 |
Census Appearances
1920
Bronx, New …
Son, age 9
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1911 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Bronx, New …
Son, age 19
Bronx, New York · implied b. ~1911 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Thomas Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Truckman |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Bronx-County, New …
Son, age 29
Bronx-County, New York · implied b. ~1911 — 7 household members
| Surname | Mitchell |
| Given Name | Thomas Jr |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | New York City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Bronx |
| Occupation | Gas Inspector |
| Industry | Gas Prod Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1932 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Thomas Mitchell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Margaret Mitchell (~0.92 confidence) and father Thomas Mitchell (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Margaret Mitchell
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Thomas Mitchell
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Mitchell
Son · 1940 · age 29 · b. ~1911 · New York
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Sibling
Beatrice Mitchell
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Arlene Erikson
Sibling · 1940 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Isabel Erikson
Sibling · 1940 · age 31
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Mitchell
Sibling · 1940 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Bronx-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02483-00623)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Thomas Mitchell | 66 | Head | Laborer | Scotland |
| 42 | Margaret Mitchell | 66 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 43 | Thomas Jr Mitchell THIS PERSON | 29 | Son | Gas Inspector | New York |
| 44 | Elizabeth Mitchell | 27 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 45 | Beatrice Mitchell | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 46 | Isabel Erikson | 31 | Daughter | Operator | New York |
| 47 | Arlene Erikson | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 48 | John W. Mautner | 32 | Head | — | New York |
| 49 | Elizabeth Mautner | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Catherine Mautner | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 51 | Stephen Mautner | 2 | Son | — | New York |
| 52 | James Mautner | 1 | Son | — | New York |
| 53 | Florence F. Burke | 40 | Head | Substitute Teacher | New York |
| 54 | Addison J. Burke | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 55 | John Sander | 66 | Head | Proprietor | Germany |
| 56 | Hattie Sander | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 57 | Alan Sander | 24 | Son | Attorney | New York |
| 58 | Lomer M. Day | 58 | Head | — | New York |
| 59 | Malcolm F. Day | 26 | Son | Ticket Agent | New York |
| 60 | Alice H. Day | 26 | Daughter | Play Director | New York |
| 61 | Stephen D. Day | 25 | Son | School Teacher | New York |
| 62 | Renato J. Rizzi | 45 | Head | Physician | Vermont |
| 63 | Pearl Rizzi | 41 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 64 | Phyllis Rizzi | 19 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 65 | Angela Sullivan | 19 | Maid | Maid | Georgia |
| 66 | Anthony F. Burger | 56 | Head | Confidential Clerk | New York |
| 67 | Mary E. Burger | 56 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | Betsy Burger | 31 | Daughter | Lawyer | New York |
| 69 | Robert Clark | 43 | Lodger | Waiter | Kentucky |
| 70 | Margaret Neuberger | 69 | Head | — | Germany |
| 71 | Robert Neuberger | 19 | Nephew | Office Clerk | Germany |
| 72 | Eugene Reisberger | 46 | Head | Auditor | New York |
| 73 | Rose D. Reisberger | 43 | Wife | — | New York |
| 74 | William Van Delman | 59 | Head | Proprietor | New York |
| 75 | Anna Van Delman | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 76 | John Van Delman | 56 | Brother | Driver | New York |
| 77 | Regis Beasio | 47 | Head | Attendant | New York |
| 78 | Lester R. Beasio | 28 | Son | Piano Teacher | New York |
| 79 | Gilbert E. Beasio | 26 | Son | Mail Clerk | New York |
| 80 | Helen M. Beasio | 21 | Daughter | Maid | New York |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)