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John Novak — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Novak across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Northampton-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1888), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1888
Male
Head
Born: Hungary
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Northampton-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Hungary |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bethlehem City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1320 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Hungary |
| Birthplace (normalized) | hungary |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Bethlehem City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1888 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Novak | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Anna Novak | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1896 |
| Helen Kmetz | Other | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Olga Novak | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| John Novak | Head | — | 52 | ~1888 |
Census Appearances
1920
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Other, age 38
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Hungary |
| Year of Immigration | 1901 |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Father's Birthplace | Hungary |
| Mother's Birthplace | Hungary |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Hungarian |
| Birth Country | Hungary |
| Birthplace (normalized) | hungary |
1930
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Head, age 47
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1883 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Hungary |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1903 |
| Age at First Marriage | 23 |
| Father's Birthplace | Hungary |
| Mother's Birthplace | Hungary |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Hungarian |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3900 |
| Birth Country | Hungary |
| Birthplace (normalized) | hungary |
1940
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 52
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1888 — 5 household members
| Surname | Novak |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Hungary |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bethlehem City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1320 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Hungary |
| Birthplace (normalized) | hungary |
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John Novak
Head · 1940 · age 52 · b. ~1888 · 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-t0627-03588-00278)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Mary Darich | 47 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 42 | Nancy Darich | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Frank Darich | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Joseph Darich | 18 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | John Novak THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Laborer | Hungary |
| 46 | Anna Novak | 44 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 47 | Helen Kmetz | 16 | Step-daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Olga Novak | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | William Novak | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Frank Breesmer | 58 | Head | Musician | Hungary |
| 51 | Mary Breesmer | 51 | Wife | — | Hungary |
| 52 | John Breesmer | 31 | Son | Supervisor | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Morris Kemmerer | 60 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Carrie Kemmerer | 63 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Edward Kemmerer | 22 | Son | Paperhanger | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Paul Kemmerer | 25 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Myrtle Kemmerer | 22 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Richard Jones | 65 | Head | Pastor | North Carolina |
| 59 | Martha Jones | 58 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 60 | Julia Jones | 19 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 61 | Charles Beck | 73 | Head | Baker | Germany |
| 62 | Eleanor Beck | 68 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Alma Beck | 33 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Marion Beck | 40 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | George Frey | 62 | Head | General Clerk | New York |
| 66 | Margaret Frey | 65 | Wife | Iceman | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | George Frey | 37 | Son | Grinder | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margaret Frey | 33 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Raymond Winkle | 46 | Head | Bench Hand | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Edith Winkle | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Raymond Winkle | 20 | Son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Delbert Winkle | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Donald Winkle | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Frank Wagner | 66 | Head | — | Austria |
| 75 | Catherine Wagner | 64 | Wife | — | Austria |
| 76 | Edward Wagner | 16 | Grand-child | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Frank Schaller | 37 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Sadie Schaller | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Frank Schaller | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Viola Schaller | 7 | Daughter | — | 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)