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Frank Novak — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Rusk-County, Wisconsin
Our Model Tree links this Frank Novak across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Rusk-County, Wisconsin (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Poland
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Rusk-County, Wisconsin |
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Frank (X) |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | South Fork Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rusk |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | South Fork Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Frank | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mamaz | Other | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| Sophie Novak | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1888 |
| Helen Novak | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Frank Novak | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Genevieve Novak | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| William Manila | Son | — | 24 | ~1916 |
| Frank Manila | Other | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Leo Manila | Son | — | 32 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pima, Arizona
Other, age 33
Pima, Arizona · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Relationship to Head | Hired man |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| Year of Immigration | 1911 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Houses |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
1930
Ashland, Wisconsin
Other, age 44
Ashland, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1886 — 50 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Frank |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 44 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1910 |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Woods |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Home Owned/Rented | WW |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
1940
Rusk-County, Wisconsin
Head, age 53
Rusk-County, Wisconsin · implied b. ~1887 — 8 household members
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Frank (X) |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | South Fork Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Rusk |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | G 0 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
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Our Model Tree links Frank Novak across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Frank Novak
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Rusk-County, Wisconsin
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1940 US Federal Census — Rusk-County, Wisconsin
Page Contents
37 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-04521-00888)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geneva Kugnas | 13 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 2 | Walter Kugnas | 10 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 3 | Fred (X) Anderson | 46 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 4 | Arlene Anderson | 35 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 5 | Fred Walter Anderson | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Elizabeth Jane Anderson | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 7 | John Gubeck | 43 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 8 | Joe (X) Gubeck | 67 | Head | Farmer | Bohemia |
| 9 | Phyllis Gubeck | 25 | Daughter | Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 10 | Joe Jr Gubeck | 26 | Son | Laborer | Wisconsin |
| 11 | Frank (X) Novak THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | Farmer | Poland |
| 12 | Sophie Novak | 52 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 13 | Genevieve Novak | 12 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 14 | Helen Novak | 16 | Daughter | Maid | Wisconsin |
| 15 | Joe Mamaz | 18 | Son-in-law | — | Wisconsin |
| 16 | Frank Manila | 21 | Son-in-law | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 17 | Leo Manila | 32 | Son | Mill Hand | Poland |
| 18 | William (X) Manila | 24 | Son | Wheeler | Minnesota |
| 19 | Adam (X) Manila Sr | 57 | Head | Farmer | Poland |
| 20 | Stanley F Manila Sr | 23 | Son | Laborer | Iowa |
| 21 | George Talendys | 50 | Head | Farmer | Poland |
| 22 | Mary Talendys | 48 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 23 | Martin Talendys | 24 | Son | Manager | Poland |
| 24 | Victor (X) Talendys | 20 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 25 | Anna Talendys | 17 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 26 | Sidney Jr Anderson | 29 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 27 | Violet Anderson | 23 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Hazel Anderson | 6 | Daughter | — | Wisconsin |
| 29 | Sidney Jr Anderson | 4 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Robert Anderson | 3 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Donald Anderson | 2 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 32 | Irwin Anderson | 1 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 33 | Godwin (X) Larsen | 47 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 34 | Esther Larsen | 43 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 35 | Louis (X) Matson | 63 | Head | Jobber | Wisconsin |
| 36 | Myron (X) Burce | 31 | Head | Farmer | Wisconsin |
| 37 | Ed (X) Gottowalt | 55 | Head | Bull Cook | Wisconsin |
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)