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George Miles — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this George Miles across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Miles |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Baggage Master |
| Industry | Steam R.R. Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Baggage Master |
| Township / Ward | City Of Lynn |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1878 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Miles | Head | — | 42 | ~1878 |
| Mildred Miles | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Virginia Miles | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1918 |
| Donald Miles | Son | — | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 42
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1878 — 4 household members
| Surname | Miles |
| Given Name | George |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Baggage Master |
| Industry | Steam R.R. Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 51
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mills |
| Given Name | George C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Industry | Lumber Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 16.00 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
Head, age 61
Essex-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mills |
| Given Name | George E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Beverly City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Essex |
| Occupation | Millman |
| Industry | Lumber |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1144 |
| Highest Grade | 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links George Miles across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Miles
Head · 1920 · age 42 · b. ~1878 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu693unit:0888)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Edward F Shanahan | 23 | Son | Beater Out | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Louise Shanahan | 21 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Mary E Shanahan | 18 | Daughter | Feeder | Massachusetts |
| 54 | William A Shanahan | 16 | Son | Errand Boy | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Edward F Harley | 40 | Head | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Mary F Harley | 37 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Marion H Harley | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Alice E Richardson | 65 | Boarder | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 59 | John E Richardson | 25 | Boarder | Waiter | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Annie E Taffy | 54 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 61 | James H Mclean | 57 | Head | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Alice E Mclean | 54 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 63 | Mary A Mclean | 22 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Margaret M Mclean | 15 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 65 | John F Witcher | 37 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Mary A Witcher | 41 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | John J Witcher | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Bennie S Richardson | 34 | Head | Shoe Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Mary F Richardson | 33 | Wife | — | Canada |
| 70 | Bertha E Richardson | 67 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Arthur S Richardson | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Charles Richardson | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | George B Richardson | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | George Miles THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Baggage Master | Maine |
| 75 | Mildred Miles | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Virginia Miles | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Donald Miles | 0 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Ola Wink | 27 | Head | Oiler | Maine |
| 79 | Esther E Wink | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | George S Wink | 5 | Son | — | Maine |
| 81 | Laura E Wink | 3 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 82 | Henry B Harris | 43 | Head | Cutter | New York |
| 83 | Sarah Harris | 34 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Paul S Harris | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Sydney G Harris | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Edna M Harris | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Jacob Shere | 28 | Boarder | Laster | England |
| 88 | Elliott W Fassbender | 29 | Head | Shoe Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Lila M Fassbender | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Elliott E Fassbender | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Roger E Fassbender | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Timothy J Frey | 47 | Head | Cigar Maker | Rhode Island |
| 93 | Rose E Frey | 42 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 94 | John J Frey | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Nellie M Frey | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Peter Morgan | 37 | Head | Merchant | England |
| 97 | Carrie Morgan | 38 | Wife | Kitchen Work | Massachusetts |
| 98 | Mary Hart | 72 | Mother | — | Ireland |
| 99 | Harry Hawks | 57 | Head | Cutter | England |
| 100 | Esther A Hawks | 56 | Wife | — | Canada |
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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)