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Walter Thomas — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Fulton-County, Georgia
Our Model Tree links this Walter Thomas across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Fulton-County, Georgia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Mamie & Charles — first a head (b.~1901), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1901
Male
Head
Born: Georgia
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Fulton-County, Georgia |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Walter R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Jewelry Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Atlanta City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Walter | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thomas | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1925 |
| Walter Thomas | Head | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Walter Thomas | Son | — | 11 | ~1929 |
| David Thomas | Son | — | 6 | ~1934 |
| Sylvia Thomas | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1910
Fulton, Georgia
Son, age 9
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1901 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Walter R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1920
Fulton, Georgia
Son, age 19
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1901 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Walter |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Industry | Bank |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1930
Fulton, Georgia
Head, age 29
Fulton, Georgia · implied b. ~1901 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Walter R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Georgia |
| Occupation | Jeweler |
| Industry | Jewelry Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 6500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
1940
Fulton-County, Georgia
Head, age 39
Fulton-County, Georgia · implied b. ~1901 — 5 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Walter R. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Atlanta City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Fulton |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Jewelry Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 72 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | georgia |
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 Walter Thomas across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Mamie Thomas (~0.92 confidence) and father Charles Thomas (~0.92 confidence) and father N Thomas (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Mamie Thomas
b. ~1874
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Charles Thomas
b. ~1876
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
N Thomas
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Walter Thomas
Head · 1940 · age 39 · b. ~1901 · Georgia
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Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
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1940 US Federal Census — Fulton-County, Georgia
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-00730-00174)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anita J. Caldwell | 2 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 2 | William B. Padgett | 30 | Lodger | Salesman | Georgia |
| 3 | Louise Padgett | 29 | Lodger | Office Worker | Georgia |
| 4 | Roy W. Allen | 31 | Head | Battery Repairman | Georgia |
| 5 | Dorothy B. Allen | 27 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 6 | Roy W. Jr. Allen | 4 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 7 | Dave P. Barber | 77 | Father | Musician | Georgia |
| 8 | Henrietta B. Barber | 66 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 9 | Walter R. Thomas THIS PERSON | 39 | Head | Proprietor | Georgia |
| 10 | Sylvia M. Thomas | 33 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 11 | Elizabeth Thomas | 15 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 12 | Walter R. Jr. Thomas | 11 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 13 | David D. Thomas | 6 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 14 | Henry L. Johns | 57 | Head | Line Stock Agent | Alabama |
| 15 | Mollie O. Johns | 56 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 16 | Gwyn L. Johns | 17 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 17 | David O'Quinn | 31 | Nephew | — | Florida |
| 18 | Nellie M. Maynard | 27 | Lodger | Packer | Georgia |
| 19 | Joseph A. Hailor | 40 | Head | General Manager | England |
| 20 | Evelyn I. Hailor | 33 | Wife | — | Georgia |
| 21 | Evelyn I. Hailor | 14 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 22 | Carolyn J. Hailor | 12 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 23 | Helen R. Harder | 70 | Head | — | Georgia |
| 24 | Katie J. Harder | 39 | Daughter | File Clerk | Georgia |
| 25 | Julian H. Harder | 41 | Son | Truck Driver | Georgia |
| 26 | Mary H. Stuart | 12 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 27 | Ruby S. Barfield | 44 | Head | Teacher | Georgia |
| 28 | Carrie H. Barfield | 72 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 29 | Edward C. Mallard | 34 | Lodger | Draftsman | South Carolina |
| 30 | Charles W. Lanford | 36 | Head | Clerk | Georgia |
| 31 | Martha Lanford | 36 | Wife | Trained Nurse | Georgia |
| 32 | Glenn C. Lanford | 8 | Son | — | Georgia |
| 33 | Sarah L. Lanford | 64 | Mother | — | Georgia |
| 34 | Margaret L. Lanford | 15 | Sister | — | Georgia |
| 35 | Ethelyn Parkerson | 33 | Lodger | Binder | Georgia |
| 36 | Betty J. Parkerson | 8 | Lodger | — | Georgia |
| 37 | James L. Botters | 39 | Head | Buyer | Alabama |
| 38 | Sarah J. Botters | 36 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 39 | Betty J. Botters | 14 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
| 40 | B. Anne Botters | 8 | Daughter | — | Georgia |
Pedigree Summary
Walter
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)