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Thomas Porter — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Harlan-County, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Porter across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Harlan-County, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1857), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 83
b. ~1857
Male
Head
Born: Illinois
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Harlan-County, Nebraska |
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 83 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Alma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harlan |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Industry | Retired |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Township / Ward | Alma |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1857 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie Porter | Spouse | — | 80 | ~1860 |
| Thomas Porter | Head | — | 83 | ~1857 |
| Mary Porter | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Helen Porter | Daughter | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1920
Harlan, Nebraska
Head, age 63
Harlan, Nebraska · implied b. ~1857 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Thomas L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Real Estate |
| Industry | Towns, Land |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Harlan, Nebraska
Head, age 73
Harlan, Nebraska · implied b. ~1857 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Thomas L |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Real Estate |
| Industry | Own Office |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Harlan-County, Nebraska
Head, age 83
Harlan-County, Nebraska · implied b. ~1857 — 4 household members
| Surname | Porter |
| Given Name | Thomas E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 83 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Alma |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harlan |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Industry | Retired |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Porter across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Porter
Head · 1940 · age 83 · b. ~1857 · Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Harlan-County, Nebraska
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1940 US Federal Census — Harlan-County, Nebraska
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02249-00352)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Warren Chambers | 62 | Head | Mainbill|Roadbill|Roadfiller | Illinois |
| 42 | Ida E. Chambers | 58 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 43 | Clara Chambers | 23 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 44 | Matilda Gustafson | 45 | Head | Seamstress | Nebraska |
| 45 | John C. Gustafson | 13 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 46 | Twila Fillipie | 21 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 47 | Mamie E. Husband | 68 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Iva Husband | 34 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 49 | Rachel C. Frost | 60 | Head | — | Kansas |
| 50 | John Searle Frost | 29 | Son | Mechanic | Kansas |
| 51 | Marion O. Frost | 21 | Son | Blacksmith | Kansas |
| 52 | Emil J. Jaenicke | 70 | Head | Retired | Wisconsin |
| 53 | Ella Jaenicke | 66 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Thomas E. Porter THIS PERSON | 83 | Head | Retired | Illinois |
| 55 | Fannie Porter | 80 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 56 | Helen Porter | 36 | Daughter | Relief Director | Nebraska |
| 57 | Mary Porter | 12 | Daughter | Teacher | Colorado |
| 58 | Onnie Ault | 32 | Head | Proprietor | Nebraska |
| 59 | Thelma Ault | 30 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 60 | Constance Ault | 7 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 61 | Jane Yvonne Ault | 4 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 62 | Annie M. Gross | 35 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 63 | George J. Gross | 16 | Son | Tree Planting | Tennessee |
| 64 | William E. Gross | 15 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 65 | Marvin C. Gross | 9 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 66 | William J. Graf | 65 | Head | Retired | Illinois |
| 67 | Sarah D. Graf | 56 | Wife | — | New York |
| 68 | Wilson Campbell | 26 | Son in law | Farmer | Nebraska |
| 69 | Eunice Campbell | 29 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 70 | Sheila Kay Campbell | 2 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 71 | Donald A. Russell | 35 | Head | Attorney | Colorado |
| 72 | Freda B. Russell | 34 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 73 | William Russell | 2 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 74 | Bertha Peterson | 75 | Mother in law | — | Germany |
| 75 | Harry L. Case | 31 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 76 | Edna M. Case | 31 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 77 | Irene Case | 12 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 78 | Celvin J. Case | 9 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 79 | Ivan H. Case | 6 | Son | — | Nebraska |
| 80 | Ross Andres | 31 | Head | Truck Driver | Kansas |
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)