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Frank Howard — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Frank Howard across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Susie & Frank — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 24
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Nanticoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | New-Worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | New-Worker |
| Township / Ward | West Nanticoke |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Howard | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| James Howard | Son | — | 36 | ~1904 |
| Susie Howard | Head | — | 67 | ~1873 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 4
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 14
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Frank Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Son, age 24
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
| Surname | Howard |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | West Nanticoke |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Occupation | New-Worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 36 |
| Income (1939) | 325 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Frank Howard across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Susie Howard (~0.92 confidence) and father Frank Howard (~0.92 confidence) and father Robert Howard (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Howard (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Susie Howard
b. ~1873
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Frank Howard
b. ~1881
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Robert Howard
b. ~1883
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Howard
b. ~1886
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Frank Howard
Son · 1940 · age 24 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
James Howard
Sibling · 1940 · age 36
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 — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03560-00105)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Harry Mckeown | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Margaret Mckeown | 53 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Joan Mckeown | 21 | Son | Investigator | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | George Horseman | 35 | Head | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | James Warren Horseman | 17 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Harry Cease | 34 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Frances Cease | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William Cease | 54 | Father | Blacksmith | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Elizabeth Cease | 63 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Susie Howard | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | James Howard | 36 | Son | Labor | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Frank Howard THIS PERSON | 24 | Son | New-Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Elizabeth Wright | 63 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Sarah Wemlesdorf | 50 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Robert Peake | 27 | Head | Pump Runner | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Ada Peake | 32 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | James Stillarts | 16 | Step-son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Lillian Miller | 54 | In-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Here Miller | None | Houseman | — | — |
| 60 | Jenney Medler | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Wilber Medler | 26 | Son | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Leonard Long | 31 | Head | Labor | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Emily Long | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Barbara Long | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Marilyn Long | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Tonis Kacinendorst | 37 | Head | Labor | Iowa |
| 67 | Jane Rosemary Kacinendorst | 35 | Wife | — | England |
| 68 | Kenneth Kacinendorst | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Susie Smith | 42 | Head | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Paul Smith | 22 | Son | Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Margaret Smith | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | George Fink | 49 | Lodger | Labor | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Harry Zentz | 52 | Head | Labor | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Mary Zentz | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | William Zentz | 25 | Son | Labor | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Roberta Zentz | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Charles Zentz | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Allen Shumway | 56 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Rose Shumway | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Mary Shumway | 19 | Daughter | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
Pedigree Summary
Frank + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)