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George Saunders — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Polk, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this George Saunders across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Polk, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1878), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 42
b. ~1878
Male
Head
Born: Kansas
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Polk, Iowa |
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Industry | General Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Township / Ward | Des Moines City |
| 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgeanna Saunders | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Helen Saunders | Spouse | — | 44 | ~1876 |
| George Saunders | Head | — | 42 | ~1878 |
| Sarah Rogers | Other | — | 81 | ~1839 |
| Henry Saunders | Son | — | 4 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
Polk, Iowa
Head, age 42
Polk, Iowa · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
| Surname | Saunders |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Industry | General Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1930
Polk, Iowa
Head, age 52
Polk, Iowa · implied b. ~1878 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Industry | General Practice |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 10000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
Head, age 62
Polk-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1878 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sanders |
| Given Name | George E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Des Moines City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Polk |
| Occupation | M.D. |
| Industry | Medical Clinic |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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Our Model Tree links George Saunders across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Saunders
Head · 1920 · age 42 · b. ~1878 · Iowa
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1920 US Federal Census — Polk, Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Polk, Iowa
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu509unit:0092)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred W. Siedler | 36 | Head | Shoe Maker | Iowa |
| 2 | Amelia M. Siedler | 37 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Dorothy Siedler | 12 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 4 | Robert J. Siedler | 10 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 5 | Margaret Siedler | 9 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 6 | Edith Siedler | 7 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 7 | Don F. Hamer | 29 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 8 | Lora M. Hamer | 29 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Ruth E. Hamer | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 10 | Guy Evans | 52 | Head | Conductor | Ohio |
| 11 | Guy Evans | 19 | Son | Night Clerk | Iowa |
| 12 | Kenneth Evans | 17 | Son | Machinist Helper | Iowa |
| 13 | Marguerite Evans | 16 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 14 | Lela Evans | 9 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 15 | Bertha M. Kent | 32 | Head | Servant | Nebraska |
| 16 | Marguerite Kent | 4 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 17 | King E. Jones | 71 | Head | Auditor | Indiana |
| 18 | Elizabeth Jones | 61 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 19 | Oliver H. Haden | 26 | Head | Laborer | Colorado |
| 20 | Elizabeth M. Haden | 21 | Wife | — | California |
| 21 | Joseph M. Allison | 51 | Head | Packer | Iowa |
| 22 | Dagna L. Allison | 42 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 23 | George R. Allison | 81 | Father | Agent | Illinois |
| 24 | William H. Eddy | 76 | Head | Janitor | New York |
| 25 | Laura G. Eddy | 69 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 26 | Laurence H. Eddy | 36 | Son | Commercial Trav. | Iowa |
| 27 | Oakey L. Cawes | 38 | Head | Agent | Indiana |
| 28 | Edith N. Cawes | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Wilber S. Cawes | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 30 | George E. Saunders THIS PERSON | 42 | Head | Physician | Kansas |
| 31 | Helen E. Saunders | 44 | Wife | — | New York |
| 32 | Georgeanna Saunders | 12 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 33 | Henry E. Saunders | 4 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 34 | Sarah Rogers | 81 | Boarder | — | New York |
| 35 | Jane L. Russell | 69 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 36 | Ruth E. Russell | 33 | Daughter | Teacher | Ohio |
| 37 | Harry Baker | 45 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 38 | Hulda A. Baker | 41 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 39 | Florence L. Baker | 15 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 40 | Harry V. Sayers | 29 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 41 | Agatha M. Sayers | 27 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 42 | Mildred P. Sayers | 7 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 43 | Robert N. Sayers | 4 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 44 | George V. Sayers | 2 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 45 | Lee H. Utter | 35 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 46 | Callie S. Utter | 36 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 47 | Dorothea E. Utter | 11 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 48 | Mary H. Utter | 3 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 49 | Joseph E. Phillips | 33 | Head | Mechanic | Iowa |
| 50 | Clara M. Phillips | 29 | Wife | — | Iowa |
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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)