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Charles Mcdonald — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Merrimack, New Hampshire
Our Model Tree links this Charles Mcdonald across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Merrimack, New Hampshire (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1861), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1861
Male
Head
Born: New Hampshire
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Merrimack, New Hampshire |
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Roofing & Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Township / Ward | Concord City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1861 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Charles | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Mcdonald | Son | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Charles Mcdonald | Head | — | 59 | ~1861 |
| Mary Mcdonald | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Catherine Mcdonald | Daughter | — | 33 | ~1887 |
| William Mcdonald | Son | — | 23 | ~1897 |
| Margaret Mcdonald | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1864 |
| James Mcdonald | Son | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Abbie Mcdonald | Daughter | — | 34 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1900
Merrimack, New …
Head, age 40
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1860 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Macdonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Birth Month | Nov |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Stonecutter |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1910
Merrimack, New …
Head, age 49
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1861 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Years Married | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Stone Cutter |
| Industry | Own Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1920
Merrimack, New …
Head, age 59
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1861 — 8 household members
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Industry | Roofing & Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1930
Merrimack, New …
Other, age 69
Merrimack, New Hampshire · implied b. ~1861 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | Charles |
| Relationship to Head | R |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | News Stand |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
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Charles Mcdonald
Head · 1920 · age 59 · b. ~1861 · New Hampshire
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1920 US Federal Census — Merrimack, New Hampshire
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1920 US Federal Census — Merrimack, New Hampshire
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1013unit:0276)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth A. Watson | 25 | Lodger | Clerk | New Hampshire |
| 2 | Grace B. Watson | 25 | Lodger | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Carl H. Foster | 36 | Head | Asst Cashier | New Hampshire |
| 4 | Adelaide A. Foster | 37 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 5 | Robert A. Foster | 11 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 6 | William S. Foster | 8 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 7 | Loren S. Richardson | 74 | Head | Grain Filler | Vermont |
| 8 | Fred L. Richardson | 45 | Son | Gardener | Vermont |
| 9 | Velma C. Buchanan | 29 | Servant | — | New Hampshire |
| 10 | Hiram Morrison | 70 | Head | Machinist | New Hampshire |
| 11 | Bert H. Brown | 55 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Naomi Brown | 55 | Wife | — | Quebec |
| 13 | Hilda E. Brown | 28 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Leticia Ridley | 60 | Sister in law | — | Quebec |
| 15 | Katherine G. Marden | 60 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
| 16 | Charles D. Marden | 31 | Son | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 17 | Thomas J. Marden | 34 | Son | Machinist | New Hampshire |
| 18 | Mary A. Marden | 36 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 19 | Agnes R. Marden | 27 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 20 | Ralph W. Gordon | 38 | Head | Switchman | New Hampshire |
| 21 | Laura B. Gordon | 40 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 22 | Lawrence S. Gordon | 17 | Son | Draftsman | New Hampshire |
| 23 | Lula C. Gordon | 14 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 24 | George R. Gordon | 5 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 25 | Robert Arkins | 41 | Head | Merchant | Vermont |
| 26 | Abbie H. Arkins | 39 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 27 | Reginald H. Arkins | 11 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 28 | Annette L. Arkins | 9 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 29 | Carrie A. Palmer | 52 | Head | Manufacturer | New Hampshire |
| 30 | Lillian R. Palmer | 53 | Housekeeper | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Antonio S. Souza | 75 | Head | Barber | Azores, Portugal |
| 32 | Sarah E. Souza | 73 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 33 | Harry B. Dudley | 30 | Head | Fireman | New Hampshire |
| 34 | Vera C. Dudley | 22 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 35 | Edwin B. Dudley | 2 | Son | — | New Hampshire |
| 36 | Eva A. Holt | 20 | Lodger | Saleswoman | New Hampshire |
| 37 | Adam L. Walker | 58 | Head | Painter | Canada |
| 38 | Mabel Walker | 51 | Wife | — | Vermont |
| 39 | Minnie L. Walker | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 40 | Annabell Walker | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 41 | Charles A. Mcdonald THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Contractor | New Hampshire |
| 42 | Margaret Mcdonald | 56 | Wife | — | New Hampshire |
| 43 | Abbie A. Mcdonald | 34 | Daughter | Teacher | New Hampshire |
| 44 | Catherine A. Mcdonald | 33 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 45 | James F. Mcdonald | 25 | Son | Salesman | New Hampshire |
| 46 | William A. Mcdonald | 23 | Son | Clerk | New Hampshire |
| 47 | Edward J. Mcdonald | 20 | Son | Pattern Maker | New Hampshire |
| 48 | Mary E. Mcdonald | 19 | Daughter | — | New Hampshire |
| 49 | Mary A. Buckley | 47 | Head | Nurse | New Hampshire |
| 50 | Leota C. Dolan | 45 | Head | — | New Hampshire |
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This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1920 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)