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John Novak — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Cook, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this John Novak across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: Poland
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Cook, Illinois |
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Township / Ward | Chicago |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Novak | Head | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Felix Novak | Son | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Casimer Novak | Son | — | 4 | ~1916 |
| Alice Novak | Spouse | — | 22 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 28
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1892 — 4 household members
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Naturalization Status | First papers filed |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
1930
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 38
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1892 — 9 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
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Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1912 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Poland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Poland |
| Occupation | Delivery Express |
| Industry | Office Bldg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Polish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
Head, age 49
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1891 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Poland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | CHICAGO |
| 1935 Residence (County) | COOK |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Watchman Street Lab. |
| Industry | Road Construction |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 2 |
| Income (1939) | 608 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Poland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | poland |
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John Novak
Head · 1920 · age 28 · b. ~1892 · Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Cook, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Cook, Illinois
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50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu328unit:0249)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Joe Kasha | 27 | Head | Moulder | Poland |
| 52 | Mary Kasha | 24 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 53 | John Kasha | 3 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 54 | Mary Kasha | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 55 | John Jaros | 37 | Head | Repairer | Poland |
| 56 | Mary Jaros | 37 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 57 | John Jaros | 7 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 58 | Chester Jaros | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 59 | Sophie Holon | 58 | Mother-in-law | — | Poland |
| 60 | Mike Malachinsky | 58 | Lodger | Sorter | Poland |
| 61 | Stephen Malachinsky | 32 | Lodger | Watchman | Poland |
| 62 | Nellie Malachinsky | 25 | Wife | Tailor | Poland |
| 63 | Wladislaus Malachinsky | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 64 | Stanley Malachinsky | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 65 | Ludwik Stawko | 40 | Head | Wood Worker | Poland |
| 66 | Mary Stawko | 28 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 67 | Walter Murawsky | 48 | Head | Baker | Poland |
| 68 | Anna Murawsky | 50 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 69 | Julia Murawsky | 18 | Daughter | Apprentice | Illinois |
| 70 | Vinnie Murawsky | 16 | Daughter | Book Keeper | Illinois |
| 71 | John Novak THIS PERSON | 28 | Head | Cook | Poland |
| 72 | Alice Novak | 22 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 73 | Casimer Novak | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 74 | Felix Novak | 1 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 75 | Henry Jadek | 35 | Head | Repairman | Poland |
| 76 | Anna Jadek | 33 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 77 | Helen Jadek | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 78 | Eddie Jadek | 4 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 79 | John Jadek | 2 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 80 | John Jadek | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 81 | Casimer Gryzyn | 28 | Head | Car Repairer | Poland |
| 82 | Mary Gryzyn | 25 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 83 | Casimira Gryzyn | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 84 | Wanda Gryzyn | 3 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 85 | Genia Gryzyn | 0 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 86 | Walter Stanick | 35 | Head | Paint Mixer | Poland |
| 87 | Mary Stanick | 33 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 88 | Henry Stanick | 12 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 89 | Tony Stanick | 11 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 90 | Stanley Stanick | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 91 | Lilla Stanick | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 92 | Sophie Stanick | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 93 | Mike Rodzak | 37 | Head | Moulder | Poland |
| 94 | Sophie Rodzak | 38 | Wife | — | Poland |
| 95 | Casimira Rodzak | 10 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 96 | Joe Rodzak | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 97 | John Mylona | 28 | Boarder | No Work | Poland |
| 98 | John Szak | 27 | Boarder | No Work | Poland |
| 99 | John Grzybychak | 27 | Head | Wood Worker | Poland |
| 100 | Mary Grzybychak | 19 | Wife | — | Poland |
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About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1920 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)