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Elizabeth Nelson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Nelson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Norfolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1879), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 41
b. ~1879
Female
Spouse
Born: Finland
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1898 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
| Township / Ward | Quincy City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Nelson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| Anna Nelson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Ruth Nelson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Bertha Nelson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| May Nelson | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Andrew Nelson | Head | — | 53 | ~1867 |
| Arthur Anderson | Other | — | 56 | ~1864 |
| Paul Nelson | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Frederick Nelson | Son | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1879 |
Census Appearances
1920
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 41
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1879 — 10 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Year of Immigration | 1890 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Year of Naturalization | 1898 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1930
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 52
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Eufemia M |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1895 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Finland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Finland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Finnish |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
1940
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Spouse, age 62
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1878 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Eufemia M. |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Finland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Norwood |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Norfolk |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Class of Worker | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | finland |
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Our Model Tree links Elizabeth Nelson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elizabeth Nelson
Spouse · 1920 · age 41 · b. ~1879 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Norfolk, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Norfolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu724unit:0261)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Alice Nelson | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Andrew Nelson | 53 | Head | Laborer | Finland |
| 53 | Elizabeth Nelson THIS PERSON | 41 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 54 | Miriam Nelson | 17 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Paul Nelson | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Anna Nelson | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Ruth Nelson | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Bertha Nelson | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | May Nelson | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Frederick Nelson | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Arthur Anderson | 56 | Boarder | Mason | Finland |
| 62 | William Meriranta | 29 | Head | Driller | Finland |
| 63 | Edla Meriranta | 29 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 64 | Elmer Meriranta | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Martha Meriranta | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | August Hillman | 56 | Head | Blacksmith | Finland |
| 67 | Hilma S. Hillman | 55 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 68 | Elsie Hillman | 25 | Daughter | Teacher | Finland |
| 69 | Ralph Hillman | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Ruth Hillman | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Mattie Matson | 70 | Head | Laborer | Finland |
| 72 | Anton Backlund | 37 | Head | Shipfitter | Finland |
| 73 | Anna Backlund | 29 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 74 | Frederick Backlund | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 75 | Evalyne Backlund | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Irene Backlund | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Louise Cradario | 52 | Head | — | Italy |
| 78 | Laura Cradario | 30 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Charles Cradario | 28 | Son | Steamfitter | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Emma Cradario | 25 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Ida Cradario | 24 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Helen Cradario | 22 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 83 | John Hennessey | 47 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Catherine Hennessey | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 85 | John Hennessey | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Joseph Hennessey | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Nels Gustafson | 67 | Head | Laborer | Finland |
| 88 | Mary Gustafson | 56 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 89 | Alfred Gustafson | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Herbert Gustafson | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 91 | William Bynmoli | 23 | Head | Fitter | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Jennie Bynmoli | 23 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 93 | Arthur Bynmoli | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 94 | Walter Nolun | 28 | Boarder | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Milton Nolun | 3 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Karl Linder | 30 | Head | Pattern Maker | Finland |
| 97 | Irene Linder | 30 | Wife | — | Finland |
| 98 | Clara Linder | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 99 | Maine Linder | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 100 | John Johnson | 57 | Head | Laborer | Sweden |
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)