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John Bell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Bell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1887), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 53
b. ~1887
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John A. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Edgeworth Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Pipe Supply Co |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | President |
| Township / Ward | Edgeworth Borough |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Bell | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1922 |
| John Bell | Head | — | 53 | ~1887 |
| Freha Michditch | Other | — | 23 | ~1917 |
| Dallas Lee | Other | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| John Bell | Son | — | 21 | ~1919 |
| Reynolds Bell | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Nellie Bell | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 32
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John A., Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | Em |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 42
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John A. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Industry | Supply Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 500.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes WW |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 53
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1887 — 7 household members
| Surname | Bell |
| Given Name | John A. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Edgeworth Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | President |
| Industry | Pipe Supply Co |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Hours Worked | 52 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links John Bell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Bell
Head · 1940 · age 53 · b. ~1887 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
35 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03403-00137)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary M. Hofmeier | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Jessie B. Davies | 63 | Head | Landscape Gardener | Minnesota |
| 3 | Gary Louise Davies | 31 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Ellen R. Davies | 25 | Daughter | Lawyer | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Donald Thompson | 51 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Margaret L. B. Thompson | 55 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 7 | Donald Jr. Thompson | 28 | Son | Supply Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Le Roy Thompson | 27 | Son | Insurance Agent | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Charles C. Kelly | 59 | Head | Owner | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Florence M. Kelly | 52 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 11 | Edward T. Kelly | 26 | Son | Real Estate Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Anna M. Holic | 19 | Servant | Chambermaid | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Anne F. Pitro | 32 | Servant | Cook | Czechoslovakia |
| 14 | H. B. Higgins | 51 | Head | Executive | Massachusetts |
| 15 | H. A. Higgins | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Ida Wachter | 45 | Servant | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Mary Howard | 27 | Servant | Waitress | Eire |
| 18 | Joan A. Shaughnessy | 29 | Servant | Chambermaid | Eire |
| 19 | John A. Jr. Bell THIS PERSON | 53 | Head | President | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Nellie W. Bell | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 21 | John Iii Bell | 21 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Jean W. Bell | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Reynolds W. Bell | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Dallas Lee | 65 | Servant | Cook | Ohio |
| 29 | Freha H. Michditch | 23 | Servant | Chambermaid | West Virginia |
| 30 | Frank C. Shroeder | 66 | Head | Executive | Ohio |
| 31 | Jean S. Shroeder | 54 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 32 | Frank C. Jr. Shroeder | 29 | Son | Skilled Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Alfred R. Shroeder | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Stella H. Dzewonowky | 20 | Servant | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | James O. Flower | 35 | Head | Production Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Virginia S. Flower | 31 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 37 | William S. Flower | 6 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Margaret E. Schramko | 23 | Servant | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Armeida M. Jamson | 24 | Servant | Cook | West Virginia |
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)