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George Butler — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Wayne, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this George Butler across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Wayne, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Michigan
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Wayne, Michigan |
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Dept. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Detroit City |
| 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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Butler | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| George Butler | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| Mary Butler | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1860 |
Census Appearances
1900
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 40
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1860 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Watchman |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1910
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 49
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1861 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | George Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Years Married | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ire. English |
| Occupation | fireman |
| Industry | City Fire Dept. |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Wayne, Michigan
Head, age 57
Wayne, Michigan · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | Butler |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Dept. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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Our Model Tree links George Butler across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Wayne, Michigan, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Butler
Head · 1920 · age 57 · b. ~1863 · Michigan
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1920 US Federal Census — Wayne, Michigan
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1920 US Federal Census — Wayne, Michigan
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu810unit:0815)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Leven Jarvis | 42 | Lodger | Draftsman | Illinois |
| 2 | Yostes P. Lane | 20 | Lodger | Checker | Indiana |
| 3 | John Jr. Ryan | 28 | Lodger | Gas Maker | Connecticut |
| 4 | Cecelia Hagarth | 31 | Lodger | Pay Roll Clerk | Michigan |
| 5 | Margaret Hagarth | 22 | Lodger | Billing Clerk | Michigan |
| 6 | Albert Rohelle | 43 | Head | Stock Clerk | Sweden |
| 7 | Eva Maude Rohelle | 32 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | John G. Walsh | 40 | Head | Express Mess. | Canada |
| 9 | Catherine M. Walsh | 37 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Maurice Walsh | 14 | Son | Page | Michigan |
| 11 | John R. Walsh | 12 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 12 | Mary Nihill | 55 | Aunt | — | Michigan |
| 13 | Joe Weil | 47 | Head | Wholesaler | France |
| 14 | Ray Weil | 37 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 15 | Beatrice Weil | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 16 | John H. Mckay | 53 | Head | Yard Boss | Canada |
| 17 | Mary Mckay | 48 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 18 | Pearl Mckay | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Canada |
| 19 | Ida Mckay | 22 | Daughter | Dictaphone Op. | Canada |
| 20 | Nellie Mckay | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Canada |
| 21 | William Knightman | 56 | Head | Mail Carrier | Michigan |
| 22 | Susan L. Knightman | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 23 | Iona Provitt | 44 | Lodger | Teacher | Michigan |
| 24 | William Emm | 52 | Head | Doctor | Michigan |
| 25 | Isabel Emm | 46 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 26 | Alice Emm | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 27 | Edward Leddy | 40 | Head | Real Estate | Michigan |
| 28 | Elizabeth H. Leddy | 40 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 29 | Anna M. Roach | 35 | Sister in law | Teacher | Michigan |
| 30 | John P. Mcarthur | 35 | Cousin | Salesman | Canada |
| 31 | Daniel Boblitt | 45 | Head | Garage Owner | Ohio |
| 32 | Lulu Boblitt | 39 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 33 | George Boblitt | 0 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 34 | Gertrude Huldt | 69 | Head | — | Germany |
| 35 | William Lang | 37 | Head | Rigger | Ohio |
| 36 | Rose Lang | 29 | Wife | Saleslady | Missouri |
| 37 | Thomas Gems | 22 | Head | Tool Maker | Ohio |
| 38 | Marcella Gems | 25 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 39 | Lloyd Gems | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 40 | Eileen Gems | 0 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 41 | Guy Hood | 29 | Lodger | Truck Driver | Illinois |
| 42 | George Butler THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Fireman | Michigan |
| 43 | Mary Butler | 60 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 44 | Rachel H. Butler | 24 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 45 | Mary A. Hook | 60 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 46 | Isabella Hook | 27 | Daughter | Clerical | Michigan |
| 47 | Ira Hutchinson | 43 | Head | Steam Pipe Fitter | Ohio |
| 48 | Pearl Hutchinson | 36 | Wife | Tailoress | Michigan |
| 49 | Norman Hutchinson | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 50 | Edward Betcke | 23 | Head | Pipe Fitter | Illinois |
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)