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Thomas Nelson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Providence-County, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Providence-County, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Rhode Island
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Providence-County, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Thomas L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Tool maker |
| Industry | Wire mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 39 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Occupation | Tool Maker |
| Township / Ward | Providence |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Nelson | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Thomas Nelson | Head | — | 69 | ~1871 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Spouse | — | 70 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 49
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Thomas S. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 59
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 35. |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1940
Providence-County, Rhode …
Head, age 69
Providence-County, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1871 — 3 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Thomas L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Providence |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Providence |
| Occupation | Tool maker |
| Industry | Wire mfg. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 39 |
| Income (1939) | 780 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Rhode Island |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Nelson
Head · 1940 · age 69 · b. ~1871 · Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
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1940 US Federal Census — Providence-County, Rhode Island
Page Contents
38 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03777-00120)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace A. Mclaughlin | 12 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Arthur J. Collins | 54 | Head | Janitor | Rhode Island |
| 3 | Mary A. Collins | 54 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 4 | Edward Donahey | 57 | brother-in-law | Janitor | Rhode Island |
| 5 | Pasco Garciri | 47 | Head | Drive Salesman | Italy |
| 6 | Alice L. Garciri | 44 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 7 | William A. Garciri | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 8 | John Fanella | 31 | Head | Cutter Operator | Italy |
| 9 | Florence Fanella | 30 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 10 | Geraldine Fanella | 1 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 11 | Aniello D'Ambra | 32 | Head | Recreation Leader | Rhode Island |
| 12 | Marie D'Ambra | 32 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 13 | Ciro D'Ambra | 8 | son | — | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Gloria D'Ambra | 7 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 15 | Sylvia D'Ambra | 4 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 16 | Eugene D'Ambra | 3 | son | — | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Charles F. Flock | 52 | Head | Marine Engineer | Connecticut |
| 18 | Julia C. Flock | 56 | Wife | — | Denmark |
| 19 | Charles F. Jr. Flock | 28 | Son | Mechanical Engineer | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Loretta C. Flock | 23 | daughter | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Louis J. Flock | 20 | Son | Chauffeur | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Eloy Flock | 20 | daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Lois Flock | 1 | granddaughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 24 | Arthur L. Jacques | 43 | Head | Assembler | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Elizabeth B. Jacques | 35 | wife | Winder | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Arthur L. Jacques | 15 | son | — | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Thomas L. Nelson THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Tool Maker | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Elizabeth L. Nelson | 70 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Mary A. Nelson | 30 | daughter | Bookkeeper | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Frank P. Young | 61 | Head | Dresser Tender | New York |
| 31 | Albina Young | 57 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Rita B. Heelon | 28 | Daughter | Burler | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Edward L. Heelon | 23 | son-in-law | Collector | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Howard C. Cottingham | 34 | Head | Deck Hand | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Theresa Cottingham | 29 | wife | Burler | Rhode Island |
| 36 | Walter L. Stubbs | 48 | Head | Radio Operator Chief | Rhode Island |
| 37 | Ann E. M. Stubbs | 47 | wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 38 | William H. Mcnally | 37 | Head | Polisher | 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)