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Theodore Smith — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Theodore Smith across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1905), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 35
b. ~1905
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Theodore |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes Barre |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Consolidated Cigar Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Wilkes Barre |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1905 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Theodore | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1938 |
| Theodore Smith | Head | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| William Smith | Son | — | 17 | ~1923 |
| Theodore Smith | Son | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Edward Smith | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
| Mrs Smith | Spouse | — | 30 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Other, age 16
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1904 — 11 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Theodore |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Industry | Coal Wagon |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Head, age 26
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1904 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Theodore |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 16 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Industry | General Hauling |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 35
Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1905 — 6 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Theodore |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Wilkes Barre |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Luzerne |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Consolidated Cigar Co. |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Theodore Smith across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Theodore Smith
Head · 1940 · age 35 · b. ~1905 · Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
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1940 US Federal Census — Luzerne-County, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-03563-00491)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Blaner | 43 | Head | Painting | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Martha Blaner | 40 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Louis Blaner | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Gerald Blaner | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Delores Blaner | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | George Blaner | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Marie Blaner | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Martha Blaner | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Mrs. Lucas Nergold | 57 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Luther Nergold | 22 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Theodore Smith THIS PERSON | 35 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Mrs. Dorothy Smith | 30 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | William Smith | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Theodore Smith | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Edward Smith | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Mary Jane Smith | 2 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Ludwig Mehl | 37 | Head | Miner | Germany |
| 18 | Mrs. Bertha Mehl | 32 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 19 | Loretta Mehl | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Ludwig Jr. Mehl | 3 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Joseph Androsky | 38 | Head | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Mrs. Anna Androsky | 38 | Wife | — | Lithuania |
| 23 | George Androsky | 17 | Son | Paper Carrier | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Roselle Androsky | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Andrew Albrecht | 29 | Head | Mechanical | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Mrs. Amanda Albrecht | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Gustav Rentel | 56 | Head | Laborer | Russia |
| 28 | Augusta Rentel | 55 | Wife | — | Russia |
| 29 | Lillian Rentel | 18 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Jacob Bergstrasser | 46 | Head | Truck Driver | Germany |
| 31 | Mrs. Louise Bergstrasser | 45 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 32 | Jacob Bergstrasser | 17 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | John Bergstrasser | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | William Kondrat | 38 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Mrs. Hazel Kondrat | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Jean Kondrat | 16 | Daughter | Maid | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Lenita Kondrat | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | William Jr. Kondrat | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | John Kondrat | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Ludwig Sees | 37 | Head | Miner | Germany |
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)