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Richard Snyder — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Montour-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Richard Snyder across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Montour-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Montour-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Richard M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Danville Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montour |
| Additional Details | |
| Industry | OA |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Danville Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Richard | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Snyder | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Katherine Snyder | Spouse | — | 61 | ~1879 |
| Ethel Snyder | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1901 |
Census Appearances
1910
Montour, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Montour, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Richard W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 15 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Cellar man |
| Industry | Brewery |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Montour, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Montour, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Richard W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Montour, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Montour, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Richard W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | State Hospital |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Montour-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 65
Montour-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1875 — 3 household members
| Surname | Snyder |
| Given Name | Richard M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Danville Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Montour |
| Industry | OA |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Richard Snyder across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Richard Snyder
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montour-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Montour-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03587-00058)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bessie Mcwilliams | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Charles Mcwilliams | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Robert W. Frown | 40 | Head | Surgeon | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Ethel B. Frown | 38 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Alexander H. Frown | 8 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Joseph J. Frown | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Florence Frown | 66 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Blanche Lesher | 28 | Servant | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Walter B. Stout | 51 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Anna Stout | 45 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | John Stout | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Elizabeth Ann Stout | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Thomas Stout | 24 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Mary K. Stout | 23 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Thomas Jr. Stout | 2 | Son | 0 | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Richard M. Snyder THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Katherine M. Snyder | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Ethel M. Snyder | 39 | Daughter | Beader | New Jersey |
| 19 | Warren Fahringer | 63 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Carrie Fahringer | 64 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Grant Fahringer | 34 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Irwin E. Fowler | 47 | Head | Farm Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Catherine R. Fowler | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Richard M. Haines | 44 | Head | Maintenance Superintendent | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Sarah Haines | 39 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Elizabeth Haines | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | John R. Haines | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Frank Cook | 28 | Head | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 29 | Verna Cook | 28 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | George Cook | 22 | Brother | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 31 | Charles Haibach | 49 | Head | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Mabel C. Haibach | 48 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Kathryn Clauer | 47 | Head | Sales Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Louise Clauer | 28 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | May Clauer | 27 | Daughter | Book Keeping | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Janet Clauer | 24 | Daughter | Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Elmer R. Moyer | 49 | Head | Cattle Dealer | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Irene Moyer | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | June Moyer | 23 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Robert Moyer | 20 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
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)