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Emma Peterson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Union, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Emma Peterson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Union, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a spouse (b.~1899), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1899
Female
Spouse
Born: New York
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Union, New Jersey |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Cranford 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Emma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Peterson | Head | — | 26 | ~1894 |
| William Peterson | Son | — | ~1920 | |
| Emma Peterson | Spouse | — | 21 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Union, New …
Spouse, age 21
Union, New Jersey · implied b. ~1899 — 3 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Union, New …
Spouse, age 32
Union, New Jersey · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Petersen |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Denmark |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Union-County, New …
Spouse, age 42
Union-County, New Jersey · implied b. ~1898 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Petersen |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Wife |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Cranford |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Union |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Emma Peterson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Emma Peterson
Spouse · 1920 · age 21 · b. ~1899 · New Jersey
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1920 US Federal Census — Union, New Jersey
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1920 US Federal Census — Union, New Jersey
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1069unit:0036)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Roy Olofson | 19 | son | Electrician | New York |
| 2 | Eleanor Olofson | 16 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Winifred Olofson | 14 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 4 | Mildred Olofson | 12 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 5 | Louise Olofson | 8 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 6 | Andrew Olofson | 6 | son | — | New Jersey |
| 7 | Carol Olofson | 3 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 8 | Mary E Kunkel | 53 | Head | — | New Jersey |
| 9 | Eva G Kunkel | 46 | sister | Stationery | New Jersey |
| 10 | John A Kunkel | 20 | Nephew | Book Keeper | New Jersey |
| 11 | Emmanuel Peterson | 26 | Head | Machinist | Denmark |
| 12 | Emma Peterson THIS PERSON | 21 | wife | — | New York |
| 13 | William Peterson | 0 | son | — | New Jersey |
| 14 | Antonetta Bardinella | 32 | Head | — | Italy |
| 15 | Amadio Bardinella | 30 | Husband | Laborer | Italy |
| 16 | Pellegrina Bardinella | 5 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 17 | Eleanor Bardinella | 4 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 18 | Eva Bardinella | 2 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 19 | Philip J Rindenberger | 51 | Head | Painter | New Jersey |
| 20 | Ellen Rindenberger | 32 | wife | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Rose Matthews | 25 | daughter | Stenographer | New Jersey |
| 22 | Jane Parr | 25 | Boarder | Telephone Operator | Ireland |
| 23 | Harry Cluff | 9 | Boarder | — | Virginia |
| 24 | D. Wadsworth Cannon | 40 | Head | Minister | No Carolina |
| 25 | Mary G Cannon | 35 | wife | — | New Jersey |
| 26 | Harold Cannon | 9 | son | — | New Jersey |
| 27 | Mary E Cannon | 7 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 28 | Deborah Cannon | 3 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 29 | Edward Cannon | 12 | Ward | — | Virginia |
| 30 | George W.P. Henry | 39 | Head | Tanner | Maryland |
| 31 | Alice M Henry | 30 | wife | — | New Jersey |
| 32 | Joseph A Henry | 2 | son | — | New Jersey |
| 33 | Frank Sanders | 30 | Head | Chauffeur | New York |
| 34 | May Sanders | 28 | wife | — | New Jersey |
| 35 | Elizabeth Sanders | 7 | daughter | — | New York |
| 36 | Edward Sanders | 5 | son | — | New Jersey |
| 37 | Katherine Sanders | 2 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 38 | Fanny Mott | 58 | Head | — | New York |
| 39 | Charles Mott | 20 | son | Stock Clerk | New Jersey |
| 40 | Hiram House | 53 | Boarder | Builder | New Jersey |
| 41 | Hiram Jr House | 28 | Boarder | Carpenter | New Jersey |
| 42 | William Matthews | 25 | Head | Fireman | New Jersey |
| 43 | Mable Matthews | 24 | wife | — | Georgia |
| 44 | Carter Matthews | 56 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 45 | Louisa Matthews | 45 | wife | Laundress | Maryland |
| 46 | Elizabeth J Matthews | 7 | daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 47 | Annie Parker | 60 | Head | Hairdresser | No Carolina |
| 48 | Harriet Parker | 27 | daughter | Typist | No Carolina |
| 49 | Gomine Rosa | 62 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 50 | Sarah Rosa | 59 | wife | — | Italy |
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)