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Elizabeth Johnson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Wright, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Johnson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wright, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1864), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1864
Female
Spouse
Born: Germany
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Wright, Iowa |
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
| Township / Ward | Lake Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1864 |
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 Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Johnson | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Martha Johnson | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Louise Johnson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1905 |
| Benjamin Johnson | Head | — | 55 | ~1865 |
| Henry Johnson | Son | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Spouse | — | 56 | ~1864 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wright, Iowa
Spouse, age 56
Wright, Iowa · implied b. ~1864 — 6 household members
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
1930
Wright, Iowa
Other, age 66
Wright, Iowa · implied b. ~1864 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elsie |
| Relationship to Head | Wife-H |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
Head, age 77
Wright-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1863 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Johnson |
| Given Name | Elsie D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 77 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Germany |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Eagle Grove city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wright |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birthplace (normalized) | germany |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Johnson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Johnson
Spouse · 1920 · age 56 · b. ~1864 · Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Wright, Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Wright, Iowa
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu519unit:0698)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gladys Ulstad | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Maude Ulstad | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Lammert Ulstad | 6 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Elsie Thompson | 28 | Servant | Servant | Iowa |
| 55 | Elling Thompson | 28 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 56 | Ruth Thompson | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 57 | Sylvia Thompson | 2 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 58 | Ole Shadburg | 29 | Head | Farmer | Norway |
| 59 | Elenore Shadburg | 27 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 60 | Clifford Shadburg | 3 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 61 | Mabel Shadburg | 1 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 62 | Andrew Odland | 51 | Head | Farmer | Norway |
| 63 | Mary Odland | 48 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 64 | Earl L. Odland | 27 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 65 | Grace Odland | 25 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Warren Odland | 4 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 67 | George Kirchner | 36 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 68 | Lulu Kirchner | 34 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 69 | Belle Kirchner | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 70 | Mildred Kirchner | 8 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 71 | George Kirchner | 5 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 72 | John A. Dalen | 67 | Head | Farmer | U.S. |
| 73 | Anna Dalen | 63 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 74 | Anton Jorgenson | 38 | Head | Farmer | Denmark |
| 75 | Agnes Jorgenson | 36 | Wife | — | Denmark |
| 76 | Arthur Jorgenson | 14 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 77 | Myrtle Jorgenson | 13 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 78 | Ray Jorgenson | 10 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 79 | Benjamin Johnson | 55 | Head | Farmer | Germany |
| 80 | Elizabeth Johnson THIS PERSON | 56 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 81 | Martha Johnson | 24 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 82 | Henry Johnson | 22 | Son | Laborer | Iowa |
| 83 | Emma Johnson | 20 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 84 | Louise Johnson | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 85 | Harvey Goodale | 68 | Head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 86 | Susan Goodale | 64 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 87 | Selmer Anderson | 23 | Head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 88 | Stella Anderson | 21 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 89 | Clarence Mcbride | 31 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 90 | Rose Mcbride | 26 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 91 | Floyd Mcbride | 3 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 92 | Peter Larson | 53 | Head | Farmer | Norway |
| 93 | Randi Larson | 45 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 94 | Carrie Larson | 20 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 95 | Elmer Larson | 18 | Son | Laborer | Iowa |
| 96 | Lester Larson | 16 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 97 | Fred Larson | 14 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 98 | Arnel Larson | 14 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 99 | Marian Larson | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 100 | Paul Olson | 31 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Illinois |
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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)