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Edward Johnson — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Will, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Edward Johnson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Will, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & John — first a son (b.~1899), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1899
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Will, Illinois |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | pressman |
| Industry | printing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Pressman |
| Township / Ward | Lockport Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edward | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Johnson | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Ruth Johnson | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Nellie Johnson | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1889 |
| John Johnson | Head | — | 67 | ~1853 |
| Edward Johnson | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1900
Will, Illinois
Son, age 2
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1898 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1898 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1910
Will, Illinois
Son, age 12
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1898 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1920
Will, Illinois
Son, age 21
Will, Illinois · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Edward |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | pressman |
| Industry | printing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Edward Johnson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Will, Illinois, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father John Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and father August Johnson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Christina Johnson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Johnson
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Johnson
b. ~1851
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
August Johnson
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Christina Johnson
b. ~1852
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Edward Johnson
Son · 1920 · age 21 · b. ~1899 · Illinois
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Sibling
Ruth Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Esther Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 29
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nellie Johnson
Sibling · 1920 · age 31
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1920 US Federal Census — Will, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Will, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu414unit:0825)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esther E. Sandstrom | 4 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 2 | Johanna B. Ryan | 49 | Head | None | Iowa |
| 3 | Thomas E. Ryan | 62 | Cousin | Laborer | Illinois |
| 4 | Hugh C. Collins | 32 | Boarder | Packer | Iowa |
| 5 | Martin Hermann | 84 | Head | None | Germany |
| 6 | George Hermann | 36 | Son | Stationary Fireman | Illinois |
| 7 | Joseph F. Hermann | 34 | Son | Die Setter | Illinois |
| 8 | Josephine Hermann | 34 | Daughter | House Keeper | Illinois |
| 9 | John A. Carlson | 64 | Head | Dealer | Sweden |
| 10 | Magdalena C. Carlson | 59 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 11 | John A. Carlson | 34 | Son | Structural Iron Worker | Sweden |
| 12 | Carl A. Carlson | 28 | Son | Iron Worker | Sweden |
| 13 | Esther O. Carlson | 16 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 14 | Gustaf H. Swanson | 31 | Boarder | Moulder | Sweden |
| 15 | Hjalmar Pierson | 28 | Boarder | Switchman | Illinois |
| 16 | Carl F. Larson | 22 | Boarder | Boilermaker | Sweden |
| 17 | John A. Johnson | 67 | Head | Laborer | Sweden |
| 18 | Nellie Johnson | 31 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 19 | Esther Johnson | 29 | Daughter | Servant | Illinois |
| 20 | Ruth Johnson | 24 | Daughter | Housekeeping | Illinois |
| 21 | Edward Johnson THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Pressman | Illinois |
| 22 | Magnus Strandberg | 27 | Head | Carpenter | Sweden |
| 23 | Helen C. Strandberg | 28 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 24 | Elmer M. Strandberg | 4 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 25 | Arnold O. Strandberg | 1 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 26 | Nils J. Djerf | 53 | Head | Carpenter | Sweden |
| 27 | Catherine Djerf | 41 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 28 | Carl J. Djerf | 16 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 29 | Edna E. Djerf | 14 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 30 | Evelyn L. Djerf | 12 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 31 | Elmer S. Djerf | 8 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 32 | Melvin E. Djerf | 7 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 33 | Soren Larson | 44 | Brother-in-law | Tailor | Sweden |
| 34 | John A. Johnson | 43 | Head | Foreman | Sweden |
| 35 | Eleonora Johnson | 48 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 36 | Owen W. Johnson | 8 | Son | None | Illinois |
| 37 | Joseph Carlson | 50 | Head | Automobile Salesman | Finland |
| 38 | Amanda Carlson | 45 | Wife | None | Finland |
| 39 | Joseph A. Carlson | 23 | Son | Auto Salesman | Illinois |
| 40 | Ellen J. Carlson | 13 | Daughter | None | Illinois |
| 41 | John A. Berlin | 76 | Head | None | Sweden |
| 42 | Tora O. Berlin | 65 | Wife | None | Norway |
| 43 | Richard K. Berlin | 33 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 44 | Clarence Berlin | 27 | Son | Electro Plater | Illinois |
| 45 | Elmer Berlin | 23 | Son | Pipe Fitter | Illinois |
| 46 | Joseph A. Hyland | 57 | Head | Miller | Illinois |
| 47 | Catherine A. Hyland | 56 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 48 | Amelia R. Hyland | 27 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 49 | Rosa M. Hyland | 23 | Daughter | Book Keeper | Illinois |
| 50 | Claus A. Johnson | 61 | Head | Janitor | Sweden |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Edward + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)