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Robert Howell — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Robert Howell across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1884), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1884
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Munhall Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Pensioned |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Pensioned |
| Township / Ward | Munhall Borough |
| 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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Howell | Son | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Margaret Hughes | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1920 |
| Jennie Howell | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1893 |
| William Hughes | Other | — | 25 | ~1915 |
| Robert Howell | Head | — | 56 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Furnace Helper |
| Industry | Steel mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Steel Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 42500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1884 — 5 household members
| Surname | Howell |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Munhall Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Pensioned |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Howell across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Howell
Head · 1940 · age 56 · b. ~1884 · 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
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03412-00246)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Rebecca Wickle | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Robert Howell THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Pensioned | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Jennie Howell | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | E. Robert Howell | 25 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | William Hughes | 25 | Son-in-law | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Margaret Hughes | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | W. Clarence Plotzer | 53 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | H. Helen Plotzer | 49 | Wife | Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | F. John Schmitt | 27 | Son-in-law | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | M. Helen Schmitt | 24 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | A. Judith Schmitt | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | H. John Davis | 78 | Head | Retired | Wales |
| 13 | A. Kate Davis | 79 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Austin H. Martin | 60 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | A. Mae Martin | 56 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | R. Herbert Mcdonald | 59 | Head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | M. Blanche Mcdonald | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | W. Dallas Taylor | 30 | Head | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 19 | W. Joyce Taylor | 25 | Wife | — | New York |
| 20 | H. Charles Blick | 53 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | E. Mary Blick | 59 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | E. Charles Blick | 25 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | E. Harriett Blick | 20 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | P. Lada Losa | 44 | Head | Physician | Nebraska |
| 25 | J. Leah Losa | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | F. Robert Losa | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | B. Helen Losa | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | P. John Losa | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | M. Roberta Turner | 71 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | James Evans | 52 | Head | Policeman | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Bessie Evans | 51 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | F. Charles Auer | 42 | Brother-in-law | Electrician | Ohio |
| 33 | C. Blanche Auer | 45 | Sister-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | George Ehnot | 33 | Head | Retired | Austria |
| 35 | H. Benjamin Roberts | 48 | Son-in-law | Night Captain | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Alice Roberts | 43 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | E. James White | 59 | Head | Lineman | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | M. Maude White | 57 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | E. Doris Frey | 27 | Daughter | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | M. John Slater | 25 | Head | Roll Turner Helper | 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)