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Henry Snyder — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Henry Snyder across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Northampton-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: New Jersey
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Northampton-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Henry A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Easton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Industry | Masonic Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Township / Ward | Easton City |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Henry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Goodyear | Other | — | 39 | ~1901 |
| Ada Snyder | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Ivor Goodyear | Daughter | — | 38 | ~1902 |
| Henry Snyder | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
| Jack Goodyear | Other | — | 8 | ~1932 |
Census Appearances
1920
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 38
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 6 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | carpet layer |
| Industry | department store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
Head, age 49
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1881 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Harry J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Housewife |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 7200 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1940
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Henry A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Easton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Occupation | Custodian |
| Industry | Masonic Home |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1400 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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Our Model Tree links Henry Snyder across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Henry Snyder
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03591-00378)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Moody | 60 | Head | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Frank Moody | 35 | Nephew | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Robert Moody | 20 | Nephew | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Arthur Thornley | 37 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 5 | Isobel Thornley | 36 | Wife | Housewife | New York |
| 6 | James Thornley | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | William Thornley | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Harry Rickenbacker | 49 | Head | Agent | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mabel Rickenbacker | 51 | Wife | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Alfred Wolfe | 49 | Lodger | Furnace Charger | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Joseph Kirkling | 41 | Head | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 12 | Veronica Kirkling | 40 | Wife | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Robert Kirkling | 19 | Son | Handler | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Elizabeth Kirkling | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Russell Emery | 45 | Head | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 16 | Marie Emery | 43 | Wife | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Carolyn Emery | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Barbara Emery | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Walter Emery | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Henry A. Snyder THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Custodian | New Jersey |
| 21 | Ada Snyder | 60 | Wife | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Henry Goodyear | 39 | Son-in-law | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Ivor Goodyear | 38 | Daughter | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Jack Goodyear | 8 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Floyd Bright | 39 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Adell Bright | 33 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 27 | Lloyd Bright | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Joan Bright | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Albert Mattes | 40 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Florence Mattes | 32 | Wife | Housewife | New Jersey |
| 31 | Anna Mattes | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Elizabeth Mattes | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Helene Mattes | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | John Sr. Mattes | 59 | Head | Assessor | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Emma Mattes | 57 | Wife | Housewife | Germany |
| 36 | John Jr. Mattes | 31 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | John Miller | 17 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Amanda Maurer | 61 | Head | Housewife | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Edward Maurer | 42 | Son | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Estella Maurer | 38 | Daughter | Cleaning | Pennsylvania |
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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)