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Russell Smith — 1940 US Census Record
Model Tree available1940 United States Federal Census · Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Russell Smith across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Harry & Harry — first a head (b.~1914), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1914
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Young Coilwinder |
| Industry | Electrical Heating |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Young Coilwinder |
| Township / Ward | Pittsburgh |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Russell | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1936 |
| Russell Smith | Head | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| Russell Smith | Son | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Clara Smith | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 6
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1914 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Russell H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 16
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1914 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd Jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 26
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1914 — 4 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Russell |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Young Coilwinder |
| Industry | Electrical Heating |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 1300 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links Russell Smith across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Harry Smith (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Louisa Smith (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Harry Smith
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Smith
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Louisa Smith
b. ~1881
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Russell Smith
Head · 1940 · age 26 · b. ~1914 · Pennsylvania
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
36 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03666-00039)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Albert Jr Wheeler | 5 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Paul Wheeler | 0 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Dorothy Baker | 66 | Head | — | Czechoslovakia |
| 44 | Thomas Baker | 32 | son | Meat Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Adam Baker | 30 | son | Meat Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Dorothy Baker | 27 | daughter | Factory Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Martha Baker | 24 | daughter | Platform Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Russell Smith THIS PERSON | 26 | Head | Young Coilwinder | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Clara Smith | 26 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Mary Agnes Smith | 4 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 51 | Russell Smith | 2 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Bernard Hand | 41 | Head | Steamfitter | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Blanche Hand | 37 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Stephen Hand | 14 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | James Wright | 33 | Head | Electrical Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Edna Wright | 29 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Claris Wright | 10 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Robert Wright | 8 | son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Frank Bauer | 53 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Mildred Bauer | 47 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Frank Bauer | 17 | son | New Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Albert Rogan | 73 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Alfred Wilkens | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Martha Wilkens | 65 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Anthony Vitaitis | 58 | Head | Laborer | Lithuania |
| 66 | Mary Vitaitis | 54 | wife | — | Lithuania |
| 67 | Steve Shabatuna | 33 | son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 68 | Joseph Xigihs | 51 | Head | Chef | Lithuania |
| 69 | Alma Xigihs | 36 | wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Emily Xigihs | 9 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Anna Xigihs | 7 | daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Mary Mac Cafrety | 57 | Head | Janitress | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Joseph Languin | 27 | Head | House Mover | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Isabel Languin | 27 | wife | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Jos. A Griffin | 34 | HEAD | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Mary V. Griffin | 31 | WIFE | — | Pennsylvania |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Russell
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)