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Thomas Wells — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Dallas-County, Texas
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Wells across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Dallas-County, Texas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1930), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 10
b. ~1930
Male
Son
Born: Texas
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Dallas-County, Texas |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Thomas E. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | J. P. # 7 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
| Township / Ward | J P 7 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1930 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wells | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Thelma Wells | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Helen Wells | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Thomas Wells | Son | — | 10 | ~1930 |
| Mildred Wells | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Clara Wells | Spouse | — | 36 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1930
Dallas, Texas
Son, age 1
Dallas, Texas · implied b. ~1929 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Thomas E. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Louisiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
1940
Dallas-County, Texas
Son, age 10
Dallas-County, Texas · implied b. ~1930 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | Thomas E. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Texas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | J. P. # 7 |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Dallas |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | texas |
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 Wells across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Thomas Wells
Son · 1940 · age 10 · b. ~1930 · Texas
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Sibling
Thelma Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Wells
Sibling · 1940 · age 16
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 — Dallas-County, Texas
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1940 US Federal Census — Dallas-County, Texas
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04017-00368)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Leland Quigley | 20 | Son | Carpenter | Texas |
| 42 | Floyd Quigley | 17 | Son | Mechanic | Texas |
| 43 | Floyd Quigley | 17 | Son | Laborer | Texas |
| 44 | Lillie Quigley | 15 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 45 | Lillian Quigley | 11 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 46 | Mary Quigley | 8 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 47 | Jimmie Quigley | 5 | Son | — | Texas |
| 48 | Allen K. Workman | 69 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 49 | Elizabeth Workman | 69 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 50 | Donald Lloyd Monroe | 6 | Son | — | Texas |
| 51 | Kenneth Wayne Monroe | 3 | Son | — | Texas |
| 52 | J. W. Jarratt | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Tennessee |
| 53 | Viola Jarratt | 60 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Ray Williamson | 54 | Head | Night Watchman | Indiana |
| 55 | Mary Jane Williamson | 42 | Wife | Pianist | Iowa |
| 56 | Silvin H. Bullard | 38 | Head | Truck Driver | Oklahoma |
| 57 | Lillie P. Bullard | 35 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 58 | Silvin Jr. Bullard | 15 | Son | — | Texas |
| 59 | Ruby Davis | 13 | Step-daughter | — | Texas |
| 60 | Clarence H. Collins | 38 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 61 | Gertrude Collins | 32 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 62 | James M. Jones | 37 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Texas |
| 63 | Ima Jones | 35 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 64 | Don Jones | 12 | Son | — | Texas |
| 65 | Patsy Ruth Jones | 10 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 66 | Thomas Jones | 8 | Son | — | Texas |
| 67 | Thomas C. Wells | 39 | Head | Iron Molder | Oklahoma |
| 68 | Clara Wells | 36 | Wife | — | Louisiana |
| 69 | Thelma Wells | 18 | Daughter | Egg Breaker | Oklahoma |
| 70 | Helen Lucille Wells | 16 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 71 | Mildred C. Wells | 12 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 72 | Thomas E. Jr. Wells THIS PERSON | 10 | Son | — | Texas |
| 73 | George R. Beurman | 32 | Head | Solicitor | Texas |
| 74 | Lillian Beurman | 28 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 75 | Johnny E. Collins | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 76 | Edrie Collins | 28 | Wife | — | Texas |
| 77 | Patsy Alma Collins | 2 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 78 | Patsy Ruth Robles | 11 | Daughter | — | Texas |
| 79 | William Gordon | 36 | Head | Truck Driver | Texas |
| 80 | Opal Gordon | 35 | Wife | Grocer | Texas |
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)