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William Roth — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Roth across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Northampton-County, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1895), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 45
b. ~1895
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Northampton-County, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Roth |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Nazareth Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Public Utilities |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1700 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Nazareth Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Roth | Son | — | 9 | ~1931 |
| Paul Roth | Son | — | 26 | ~1914 |
| William Roth | Head | — | 45 | ~1895 |
| Pauline Roth | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1924 |
| Franklin Roth | Son | — | 12 | ~1928 |
| Lorraine Roth | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1926 |
| Anita Roth | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1932 |
| Marvin Roth | Son | — | 7 | ~1933 |
| Maynard Roth | Son | — | 5 | ~1935 |
Census Appearances
1930
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Son, age 32
Northampton, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1898 — 8 household members
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Household
| Surname | Ruth |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 45
Northampton-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 9 household members
| Surname | Roth |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Nazareth Borough |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Northampton |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Public Utilities |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1700 |
| Highest Grade | No 6 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Roth across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Roth
Head · 1940 · age 45 · b. ~1895 · 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-t0627-03593-00127)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary C. Heimer | 79 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Annie L. Smock | 60 | Boarder | Practical Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Mary E. Eckhart | 64 | Housekeeper | Housework | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | William M. Roth THIS PERSON | 45 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Paul V. Roth | 26 | Son | Knitter | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Pauline E. Roth | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Lorraine E. Roth | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Franklin M. Roth | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Randolph R. Roth | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Anita J. Roth | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Marvin C. Roth | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Maynard M. Roth | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Lloyd R. Stewart | 48 | Head | Section Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Eva M. Stewart | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Irene M. Stewart | 25 | Daughter | Housework | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | John J. Reimert | 77 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Manda L. Reimert | 74 | Mother-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Quintus A. Brantz | 53 | Head | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Jennie A. Brantz | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | John A. Rockle | 81 | Father-in-law | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Henry M. Knecht | 31 | Head | Knitter | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Jennie E. Knecht | 31 | Wife | Topper | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Ira A. Knecht | 63 | Father | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Thomas Jr. Roth | 20 | Head | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Claire E. Roth | 20 | Wife | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Sarah J. Kocher | 66 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Thomas A. Stauffer | 16 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Hattie J. Kailer | 43 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Charles M. Kailer | 20 | Son | Truck Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Grant W. Kailer | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Richard C. Kailer | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Fred C. Kline | 49 | Head | Proprietor | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Lucy M. Kline | 47 | Wife | Waitress | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Kenneth G. Stull | 20 | Nephew | Office Work | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Harvey N. Pearson | 28 | Head | Crane Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Helena M. Pearson | 21 | Wife | Stamper | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | William C. Crouse | 27 | Head | Trucker-Feeder | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Thelma M. Crouse | 24 | Wife | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Mary J. Shupp | 57 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | William H. Shupp | 35 | Son | Repairman | 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)