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David Thomas — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Perry, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this David Thomas across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Perry, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Wales
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Perry, Ohio |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | David J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mine Worker |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
| Occupation | Mine Worker |
| Township / Ward | New Straitsville Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thomas | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| David Thomas | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| William Lewis | Other | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| Edward Thomas | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Benjamin Thomas | Son | — | 15 | ~1905 |
| Mary Thomas | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1920
Perry, Ohio
Head, age 57
Perry, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 6 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | David J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Mine Worker |
| Industry | Coal Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1930
Jefferson, Ohio
Head, age 67
Jefferson, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Daniel |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1880 |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Wales |
| Mother's Birthplace | Wales |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Coal mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Welsh |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 2000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
1940
Belmont-County, Ohio
Other, age 77
Belmont-County, Ohio · implied b. ~1863 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | David S. |
| Relationship to Head | Brother |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Martins Ferry |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Belmont |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Roller |
| Industry | Sheet mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Highest Grade | 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Wales |
| Birthplace (normalized) | wales |
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Our Model Tree links David Thomas across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 3 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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David Thomas
Head · 1920 · age 57 · b. ~1863 · Ohio
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1920 US Federal Census — Perry, Ohio
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1920 US Federal Census — Perry, Ohio
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1426unit:0530)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David J. Thomas THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Mine Worker | Wales |
| 2 | Mary Thomas | 44 | Wife | — | England |
| 3 | Benjamin Thomas | 15 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 4 | Elizabeth Thomas | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 5 | Edward Thomas | 11 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 6 | William Lewis | 22 | Step-son | Teamster | Scotland |
| 7 | Alice Kelly | 57 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 8 | James Rich | 27 | Son | Physician | Wales |
| 9 | David G. Rich | 23 | Son | Laborer | Ohio |
| 10 | James C. Wallace | 23 | Head | — | West Virginia |
| 11 | Myrtle M. Wallace | 20 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 12 | Ralph J. Wallace | 1 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 13 | Edna G. Wallace | 0 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 14 | James G. Wallace | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 15 | Charles Miller | 30 | Head | Miner | Ohio |
| 16 | Alice Miller | 24 | Wife | — | England |
| 17 | Evelyn Miller | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 18 | William Williams | 33 | Head | Mine Worker | Wales |
| 19 | Mary Williams | 32 | Wife | — | Scotland |
| 20 | Bessie M. Gordline | 34 | Boarder | Teacher | Ohio |
| 21 | Barney Mcalan | 70 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 22 | Jane Mcalan | 57 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 23 | John Mcalan | 32 | Son | Mine Worker | England |
| 24 | Bridget Mcalan | 36 | Daughter | — | England |
| 25 | James Mcalan | 27 | Son | Mine Worker | Ohio |
| 26 | Thomas Mcalan | 24 | Son | Mine Worker | Ohio |
| 27 | Gerald Wallace | 27 | Head | Foreman | Ohio |
| 28 | Lilly Wallace | 27 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 29 | Bernard Wallace | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 30 | Mildred Wallace | 4 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 31 | David Wallace | 3 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 32 | Iza Rice | 27 | Brother-in-law | Mine Worker | Ohio |
| 33 | Mary Rice | 58 | Head | Mine Worker | Ohio |
| 34 | Harry Rice | 21 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 35 | Lucile Rice | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 36 | William Rice | 11 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 37 | Marjorie Rice | 8 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 38 | John P. Rice | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 39 | Charles Rice | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 40 | Charles Rice | 40 | Brother | Miner | Ohio |
| 41 | Emmanuel Williams | 21 | Head | Miner | England |
| 42 | Delia Williams | 28 | Wife | — | England |
| 43 | Edward S. Williams | 5 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 44 | Emmanuel Williams | 3 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 45 | Charles Williams | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 46 | Thomas Williams | 0 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 47 | Patrick Crowe | 51 | Head | Merchant | Ohio |
| 48 | Lilla Crowe | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 49 | Ruth Crowe | 22 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 50 | Goldie Crowe | 19 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
About This Record & Model Tree
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)