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Thomas Robertson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Campbell-County, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Robertson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Campbell-County, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1927), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1927
Male
Son
Born: Virginia
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Campbell-County, Virginia |
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas P. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brookville district |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Campbell |
| Additional Details | |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Township / Ward | Brookville District |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1927 |
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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Robertson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| William Robertson | Head | — | 41 | ~1899 |
| Hallie Robertson | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Juanita Robertson | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| William Robertson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Thomas Robertson | Son | — | 13 | ~1927 |
| Gracie Robertson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Clarence Robertson | Son | — | 19 | ~1921 |
| Howard Robertson | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Phillip Robertson | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| June Robertson | Daughter | — | ~1940 | |
| Shirley Robertson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mary Robertson | Spouse | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1930
Campbell, Virginia
Son, age 3
Campbell, Virginia · implied b. ~1927 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1940
Campbell-County, Virginia
Son, age 13
Campbell-County, Virginia · implied b. ~1927 — 13 household members
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas P. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Brookville district |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Campbell |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 3 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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 Robertson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Robertson
Son · 1940 · age 13 · b. ~1927 · Virginia
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Sibling
Howard Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gracie Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Shirley Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Hallie Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phillip Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Juanita Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
June Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Robertson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
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 — Campbell-County, Virginia
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1940 US Federal Census — Campbell-County, Virginia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04252-00411)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Evelyn L. Powell | 13 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 42 | Russell W. Powell | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 43 | Ronald J. Powell | 7 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 44 | William K. Robertson | 41 | Head | Cutter | Virginia |
| 45 | Mary J. Robertson | 32 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 46 | Clarence E. Robertson | 19 | Son | Cloth Runner | Virginia |
| 47 | Hallie B. Robertson | 18 | Son | Cloth Runner | Virginia |
| 48 | Helen W. Robertson | 15 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 49 | William K. Jr. Robertson | 14 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 50 | Thomas P. Robertson THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 51 | Juanita V. Robertson | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 52 | Howard R. Robertson | 9 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 53 | Gracie A. Robertson | 8 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 54 | Shirley J. Robertson | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 55 | Phillip F. Robertson | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 56 | June A. Robertson | 0 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 57 | Carrie M. Staples | 57 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 58 | John C. Staples | 38 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 59 | Nellie C. Staples | 33 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 60 | Stephen W. Staples | 29 | Son | Salesman | Virginia |
| 61 | Mamie A. Staples | 28 | Daughter | Shoe Finisher | North Carolina |
| 62 | Ashley N. Wood | 25 | Son in law | Painter | Virginia |
| 63 | Margaret S. Wood | 26 | Daughter | Shirt Collar Seamer | Virginia |
| 64 | Lottie M. Brooks | 50 | Head | Presser | Virginia |
| 65 | Leonard R. Brooks | 18 | Son | Common Laborer | Virginia |
| 66 | Iris P. Brooks | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 67 | Cecil R. Brooks | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 68 | Grady W. Isaacs | 22 | Lodger | Flower Grower | North Carolina |
| 69 | Inez B. Isaacs | 20 | Daughter in law | — | Virginia |
| 70 | James E. Shacker | 34 | Head | Beater Operator | Virginia |
| 71 | Margaret M. Shacker | 25 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 72 | Donna J. Shacker | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 73 | James E. Jr. Shacker | 0 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 74 | Emmett C. Brooks | 27 | Head | Batten Maker | Virginia |
| 75 | Elizabeth V. Brooks | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 76 | Virginia J. Brooks | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 77 | Dolores A. Brooks | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 78 | Wilmer N. Fitzgerald | 22 | Head | Paper Tier | Virginia |
| 79 | Jessie A. Fitzgerald | 17 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 80 | Andrew J. Brooks | 47 | Head | Heeler | Virginia |
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)