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Thomas West — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Albany-County, New York
Our Model Tree links this Thomas West across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Albany-County, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 67
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Vermont
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Albany-County, New York |
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albany |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Additional Details | |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
| Township / Ward | Albany |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma West | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| William West | Son | — | 34 | ~1906 |
| Thomas West | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1920
Albany, New …
Head, age 45
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Railroad Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1930
Albany, New …
Head, age 57
Albany, New York · implied b. ~1873 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | Thomas D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Mother's Birthplace | Vermont |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | N.Y.C. R.R. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5,000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
1940
Albany-County, New …
Head, age 67
Albany-County, New York · implied b. ~1873 — 3 household members
| Surname | West |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Vermont |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Albany |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Albany |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Vermont |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | vermont |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas West across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas West
Head · 1940 · age 67 · b. ~1873 · New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Albany-County, New York
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1940 US Federal Census — Albany-County, New York
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02821-00615)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Radley | 5 | Son | Lawyer | New York |
| 42 | Thomas West THIS PERSON | 67 | Head | — | Vermont |
| 43 | Emma West | 60 | Wife | — | New York |
| 44 | William West | 34 | Son | Passenger Agt. | New York |
| 45 | Joseph B. Leitch | 53 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 46 | Margaret Leitch | 45 | Wife | — | New York |
| 47 | Alfred B. Leitch | 18 | Son | — | New York |
| 48 | George J. Coon | 54 | Head | Sheet Metal Worker | New York |
| 49 | Mabel Coon | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 50 | Benjamin Hemmes | 47 | Head | Glazier | New York |
| 51 | Jane Hemmes | 47 | Wife | — | New York |
| 52 | Augusta Nobleborough | 74 | Head | — | Germany |
| 53 | Jacob Nobleborough | 53 | Son | Inspector | New York |
| 54 | Harriet Nobleborough | 37 | Daughter | Steno. | New York |
| 55 | Frederick Evans | 62 | Head | Steam Fitter | New York |
| 56 | Adella Evans | 57 | Wife | — | New York |
| 57 | Thomas Herlin | 45 | Head | Carman | New York |
| 58 | Elsie Herlin | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 59 | Doris Herlin | 20 | Daughter | Sorter | New York |
| 60 | Genevieve Herlin | 19 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 61 | Thomas Herlin | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 62 | John Aschenbrenner | 76 | Head | — | Germany |
| 63 | Fred Hammes | 40 | Head | Inspector | New York |
| 64 | Elizabeth Hammes | 40 | Wife | — | New York |
| 65 | Adam W. Males | 32 | Head | Merchant | New York |
| 66 | Florence Males | 31 | Wife | — | New York |
| 67 | Janet Males | 0 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 68 | Martha Czerwonka | 36 | Sister in law | Saleslady | New York |
| 69 | Martin Janczys | 37 | Head | Labour | New York |
| 70 | Anna Janczys | 42 | Wife | — | New York |
| 71 | Martha Janczys | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 72 | Carol Janczys | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 73 | Joseph Kulzer | 54 | Head | Auto Mechanic | New York |
| 74 | Anna Kulzer | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 75 | Frank Kulzer | 24 | Son | Auto Mechanic | New York |
| 76 | Frances Kulzer | 21 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 77 | Anna Mineau | 73 | Head | — | Germany |
| 78 | Anna Mineau | 26 | Daughter | Saleslady | New York |
| 79 | Lewis Mineau | 22 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 80 | Robert Cooke | 47 | Head | Fireman | New York |
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)