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Thomas Simmons — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Hillsborough, Florida
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Simmons across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Hillsborough, Florida (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Hillsborough, Florida |
| Surname | Simmons |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1922 |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Auto Mechanic |
| Industry | Golf Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Auto Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Palma Ceia Precinct 73 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Simmons | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1888 |
| Edward Boles | Other | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Gladys Simmons | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Thomas Simmons | Head | — | 49 | ~1881 |
| Beatrice Simmons | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Gerald Simmons | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| Lucille Simmons | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Pauline Simmons | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| James Simmons | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
Census Appearances
1930
Hillsborough, Florida
Head, age 49
Hillsborough, Florida · implied b. ~1881 — 9 household members
| Surname | Simmons |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Year of Immigration | 1922 |
| Age at First Marriage | 29 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Auto Mechanic |
| Industry | Golf Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 15 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1940
Hillsborough-County, Florida
Other, age 59
Hillsborough-County, Florida · implied b. ~1881 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Simmons |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son in law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Sulphur Springs |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Hillsborough |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Occupation | Greens Keeper |
| Industry | Golf Course |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 5 |
| Income (1939) | 360 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Thomas Simmons
Head · 1930 · age 49 · b. ~1881 · Florida
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1930 US Federal Census — Hillsborough, Florida
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1930 US Federal Census — Hillsborough, Florida
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus321unit:0521)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lawrence C. Mccallister | 32 | Head | Manager | Illinois |
| 52 | Alma Mccallister | 37 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 53 | Mary J. Mccallister | 11 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 54 | Ralph A. Gower | 26 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 55 | Audrey C. Gower | 21 | Wife | None | Florida |
| 56 | Paul L. Eddy | 36 | Head | Reporter | New York |
| 57 | Sue A. Eddy | 31 | Wife | None | Tennessee |
| 58 | William H. Weatherwax | 35 | Head | Narcotic Agent | Alabama |
| 59 | Katie Weatherwax | 30 | Wife | None | Alabama |
| 60 | Fuller D. Weatherwax | 5 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 61 | Max E. Richardson | 27 | Head | Druggist | Georgia |
| 62 | Ruby H. Richardson | 26 | Wife | Saleslady | Georgia |
| 63 | Douglas S. Hinson | 23 | Brother in law | Druggist | Georgia |
| 64 | Lyon F. Mauret | 27 | Head | Com. Traveler | Ohio |
| 65 | Helen E. Mauret | 26 | Wife | Stenographer | Tennessee |
| 66 | James G. Castello | 23 | Head | Clerk | Alabama |
| 67 | Margaret H. Castello | 23 | Wife | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 68 | Neil R. Cocking | 28 | Head | Bookkeeper | Illinois |
| 69 | Blanche C. Cocking | 31 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Florida |
| 70 | John P. Hood | 24 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 71 | Lucille E. Hood | 21 | Wife | None | Ohio |
| 72 | Dorothy B. Westhoven | 18 | Sister in law | None | Ohio |
| 73 | A. Dexter Turner | 33 | Head | Printer | Illinois |
| 74 | Jennie M. Turner | 63 | Mother | None | New York |
| 75 | James J. David | 45 | Head | Train Dispatcher | Nebraska |
| 76 | Angie C. David | 30 | Wife | Morse Telegrapher | Louisiana |
| 77 | Harry B. David | 8 | Son | None | Louisiana |
| 78 | Oliver J. Jr. David | 3 | Son | None | Louisiana |
| 79 | Thomas Simmons THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Auto Mechanic | England |
| 80 | Elizabeth A. Simmons | 42 | Wife | None | Canada English |
| 81 | Beatrice M. Simmons | 16 | Daughter | None | Canada English |
| 82 | Gerald T. Simmons | 14 | Son | None | Canada English |
| 83 | Gladys E. Simmons | 12 | Daughter | None | Canada English |
| 84 | Lucille C. Simmons | 10 | Daughter | None | Canada English |
| 85 | James A. Simmons | 8 | Son | None | Canada English |
| 86 | Pauline A. Simmons | 6 | Daughter | None | Michigan |
| 87 | Edward P. Boles | 46 | Lodger | Painter | Kansas |
| 88 | Joseph E. Prices | 33 | Head | Accountant | Georgia |
| 89 | Margaret M. Prices | 31 | Wife | Designer | Georgia |
| 90 | Ann M. Prices | 10 | Daughter | None | Georgia |
| 91 | Joseph E. Jr. Prices | 8 | Son | None | Georgia |
| 92 | Elmer B. Sampey | 50 | Head | Auditor | Alabama |
| 93 | Mary B. Sampey | 41 | Wife | None | Georgia |
| 94 | Thad B. Sampey | 20 | Daughter | None | Georgia |
| 95 | Mary A. Sampey | 12 | Daughter | None | Florida |
| 96 | Alice R. Sampey | 8 | Daughter | None | Florida |
| 97 | Madison R. Post | 37 | Head | Marine Engineer | Florida |
| 98 | Carrie M. Post | 34 | Wife | None | Florida |
| 99 | Madison Jr. Post | 4 | Son | None | Florida |
| 100 | Nancy E. Braswell | 57 | Mother in law | None | Florida |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)