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Thomas Shaw — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Shaw across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1897), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 43
b. ~1897
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | Thomas G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Shaler Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Shaler Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1897 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Shaw | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Marilyn Shaw | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1939 |
| Carolyn Shaw | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Anna Shaw | Spouse | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Dorothy Shaw | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Thomas Shaw | Head | — | 43 | ~1897 |
| William Shaw | Son | — | 18 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Other, age 23
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 40 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | roomer |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 33
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | Thomas W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Dept Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 80 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 43
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1897 — 7 household members
| Surname | Shaw |
| Given Name | Thomas G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 43 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Shaler Township |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Public School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 1560 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Shaw across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Shaw
Head · 1940 · age 43 · b. ~1897 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03417-00129)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mattie Kunstman | 45 | Wife | Switchboard Operator | Ohio |
| 42 | Edward Blythyn | 45 | Head | Inspector | England |
| 43 | Clarice D. Blythyn | 43 | Wife | — | England |
| 44 | Edward Jr. Blythyn | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Matthew S. Gardner | 34 | Head | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Agnes H. Gardner | 29 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Robert M. Gardner | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Hersholt V. Hughes | 34 | Head | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Ella M. Hughes | 33 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Lita J. Hughes | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Clarice A. Hughes | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Paul J. Randolph | 38 | Head | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Katherine L. Randolph | 37 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Charles L. Randolph | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Dorothy Randolph | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Thomas G. Shaw THIS PERSON | 43 | Head | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Anna D. Shaw | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | William C. Shaw | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Jean H. Shaw | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Dorothy A. Shaw | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Carolyn V. Shaw | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Marilyn J. Shaw | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Marcel J. Montzartz | 44 | Head | Owner | Belgium |
| 64 | Mabel V. Montzartz | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Harvey J. Tindorf | 63 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Elizabeth M. Tindorf | 65 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Samuel W. Young | 33 | Head | Salesman | West Virginia |
| 68 | Florence D. Young | 30 | Wife | Beautician | Oklahoma |
| 69 | John W. Young | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | James M. Rice | 45 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 71 | Wilhelmina Straub | 69 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Anna Straub | 45 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Anthony Straub | 36 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Theodore A. Straub | 18 | Grandson | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Fred. W. Dreier | 55 | Head | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Minnie C. Dreier | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Marie U. Dreier | 25 | Daughter | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Ralph R. Dreier | 18 | Son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Dorothy M. Dreier | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Clara M. Madden | 77 | Daughter | — | Germany |
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)