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Tom Johnson — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Madison-County, Tennessee
Our Model Tree links this Tom Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Madison-County, Tennessee (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Tennessee
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Madison-County, Tennessee |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Tom B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bemis Tenn. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 480 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Township / Ward | Bemis Tenn |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1884 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Tom | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Johnson | Son | — | 30 | ~1910 |
| Tom Johnson | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Raymond Johnson | Son | — | 27 | ~1913 |
| Nellie Johnson | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1889 |
Census Appearances
1920
Madison, Tennessee
Head, age 36
Madison, Tennessee · implied b. ~1884 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1930
Madison, Tennessee
Head, age 48
Madison, Tennessee · implied b. ~1882 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Mother's Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | No |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 4.00 |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
1940
Madison-County, Tennessee
Head, age 56
Madison-County, Tennessee · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Tom B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bemis Tenn. |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Madison |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Building Construction |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 24 |
| Income (1939) | 480 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | tennessee |
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Our Model Tree links Tom Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Tom Johnson
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, Tennessee
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1940 US Federal Census — Madison-County, Tennessee
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03918-00687)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Callie Pinkley | 25 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 2 | Billie E. Pinkley | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 3 | Bonnie D. Pinkley | 2 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 4 | Milton R. Weaver | 33 | Head | Carding | Tennessee |
| 5 | Lytha Weaver | 21 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 6 | Lloyd N. Weaver | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 7 | Gertie Crouch | 54 | Head | — | Tennessee |
| 8 | Marshall Crouch | 30 | Son | Janitor | Tennessee |
| 9 | Estilee Crouch | 15 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 10 | Ray D. Jackson | 23 | Head | Loom Blower | Tennessee |
| 11 | Flora F. Jackson | 22 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 12 | Ruth H. Jackson | 3 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 13 | Ray D. Jackson | 1 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 14 | Tom B. Johnson THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Painter | Tennessee |
| 15 | Nellie Johnson | 51 | Wife | Spinner | Tennessee |
| 16 | Allen Johnson | 30 | Son | Shuttle Filler | Tennessee |
| 17 | Raymond Johnson | 27 | Son | Painter | Tennessee |
| 18 | James F. Gaugh | 61 | Head | Ice Carrier | Tennessee |
| 19 | Cordellia Gaugh | 58 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 20 | Charles M. Gaugh | 36 | Son | Farm Operator | Tennessee |
| 21 | Aubrey K. Gaugh | 25 | Son | Spinner | Tennessee |
| 22 | Jasper H. Wade | 24 | Head | Carder Helper | Tennessee |
| 23 | Eshily C. Wade | 26 | Wife | Carding | Tennessee |
| 24 | William J. Wade | 3 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 25 | Amanda Jaiden | 66 | Head | Carding | Tennessee |
| 26 | Colby G. King | 42 | Head | Loom Fixer | Tennessee |
| 27 | Dalma R. King | 41 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 28 | Gladys N. King | 18 | Daughter | New Worker | Tennessee |
| 29 | Rubin E. King | 14 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 30 | Durrel C. King | 11 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 31 | Onus R. King | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 32 | Mapie E. Chambers | 66 | Mother-in-law | — | Tennessee |
| 33 | Percy H. Brashier | 59 | Head | Janitor | Tennessee |
| 34 | Della O. Brashier | 56 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 35 | Dyain Brashier | 14 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 36 | Stennis B. Kenner | 20 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 37 | Ruth A. Kenner | 18 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 38 | Gracie V. Thomas | 42 | Head | Battery Filler | Tennessee |
| 39 | Vera A. Thomas | 24 | Niece | — | Tennessee |
| 40 | Ellie J. Jackson | 63 | Head | — | Tennessee |
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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)