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Thomas Watson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Clark-County, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Watson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Clark-County, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1920), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 20
b. ~1920
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Clark-County, Indiana |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jeffersonville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Clark |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Transfer Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 420 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Township / Ward | Jeffersonville City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1920 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Watson | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Raymond Watson | Son | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Granvel Watson | Other | — | 3 | ~1937 |
| Christine Oehrmann | Other | — | 76 | ~1864 |
| Samuel Watson | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Louis Watson | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Mary Watson | Spouse | — | 58 | ~1882 |
| Granvel Watson | Son | — | 37 | ~1903 |
| Thomas Watson | Son | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Marion Watson | Son | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Arletta Watson | Other | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Clark, Indiana
Son, age 10
Clark, Indiana · implied b. ~1920 — 13 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Clark-County, Indiana
Son, age 20
Clark-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1920 — 11 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Thomas F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Jeffersonville City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Clark |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Transfer Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 420 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Watson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Thomas Watson
Son · 1940 · age 20 · b. ~1920 · Indiana
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Sibling
John Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marion Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Raymond Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Granvel Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 37
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Louis Watson
Sibling · 1940 · age 17
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 — Clark-County, Indiana
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1940 US Federal Census — Clark-County, Indiana
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-01031-00236)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliott Frank D. Elliott | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Robert V. Elliott | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 3 | David J. Elliott | 12 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Janet A. Elliott | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Samuel H. Watson | 65 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 6 | Mary A. Watson | 58 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | John D. Watson | 25 | Son | Presser | Kentucky |
| 8 | Marion E. Watson | 23 | Son | Ticket Seller | Indiana |
| 9 | Thomas F. Watson THIS PERSON | 20 | Son | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 10 | Louis E. Watson | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 11 | Raymond E. Watson | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 12 | Granvel H. Watson | 37 | Son | Shipping Clerk | Kentucky |
| 13 | Arletta C. Watson | 5 | Daughter in law | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Granvel S. Watson | 3 | Grandson | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Christine Oehrmann | 76 | Mother in law | — | Kentucky |
| 16 | Russell M. Hall | 27 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 17 | Elizabeth C. Hall | 26 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 18 | Juanita M. Hall | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Joseph Bernhard | 44 | Head | Concrete Finisher | Germany |
| 20 | Lillian Bernhard | 42 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 21 | Mary L. Bernhard | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 22 | William G. Bernhard | 10 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Henry W. Bernhard | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 24 | John S. Oehrmann | 32 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Geraldine Oehrmann | 32 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Mary J. Oehrmann | 11 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Louise Oehrmann | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Sidney L. Oehrmann | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Caroline R. Oehrmann | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Donald Oehrmann | 5 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 31 | Mary M. Oehrmann | 69 | Mother | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | James L. Wilcut | 26 | Head | Automobile Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 33 | Jewel A. Wilcut | 26 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 34 | Earl L. Dean | 38 | Head | Kettle Operator | Indiana |
| 35 | Lilah M. Dean | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Virginia L. Dean | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 37 | Virgil E. Dean | 9 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Mary L. Dean | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 39 | Carleen M. Dean | 2 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 40 | Clerance E. Howard | 66 | Head | Contractor | Indiana |
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)