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George Shaffer — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this George Shaffer across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Armstrong, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Widowed
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Armstrong, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Shaffer |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Buildings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Township / Ward | Manor Township North |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Shaffer | Son | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Theodore Shaffer | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Anna Shaffer | Other | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| George Shaffer | Head | — | 55 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1910
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Head, age 48
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1862 — 8 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schaffer |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1865 — 4 household members
| Surname | Shaffer |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | Buildings |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Other, age 68
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1862 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shaffer |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head-H |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 11.00 |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links George Shaffer across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Armstrong, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Shaffer
Head · 1920 · age 55 · b. ~1865 · Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Armstrong, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1508unit:0754)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles E. Wyant | 15 | Son | Assembler | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Faye V. Wyant | 13 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Myrtle May Mcginnis | 7 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Pearl Mcfadden | 23 | Boarder | Stationary Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Frank Kinney | 27 | Boarder | Watchman | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | George W. Byers | 50 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Annie N. Byers | 49 | Wife | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Edward Byers | 25 | Son | Ore Loader | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Fredie Byers | 21 | Son | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Rosie Byers | 15 | Daughter | Cook | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Ida S. Byers | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | James Byers | 10 | Son | Ore Loader | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Mary S. Byers | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Edward Grates | 3 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Martin Byer | 63 | Head | Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Jennie Byer | 61 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Clark W. Grates | 44 | Head | Repairman | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Elizabeth S. Grates | 46 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Sam M. Mcclelland | 25 | Step son | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Ethel Byers | 17 | Step daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Howard N. Delmire | 43 | Head | Teamster | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Mariah C. Delmire | 29 | Wife | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Gladys C. Delmire | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | George W. Delmire | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Mozella Delmire | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Ida B. Mcmaster | 29 | Boarder | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Mary E. Brumbaugh | 47 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Herbert J. Mcmaster | 36 | Boarder | Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | George W. Shaffer THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | John E. Shaffer | 20 | Son | Wheeler | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Anna May Shaffer | 18 | Daughter-in-law | — | Vienna |
| 32 | Theodore J. Shaffer | 14 | Son | Ore Loader | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Orlo N. Brogant | 26 | Head | Miner | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Florence E. Brogant | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Frank E. Williams | 8 | Step son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | George Mcright | 50 | Head | Puddler | Ireland |
| 37 | William Todd | 49 | Head | Crusher | Canada |
| 38 | Ethel C. Todd | 49 | Wife | Nurse | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Sarah D. Sigler | 45 | Head | Laundress | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Margaret E. Sigler | 18 | Daughter | Office Girl | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Walter E. Sigler | 16 | Son | Handle Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Oliver Densmore | 50 | Head | Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Anna Mary Densmore | 50 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Harry M. Densmore | 24 | Son | Supt. | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Mary E. Densmore | 23 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Ruth P. Densmore | 18 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | H. Arnold Densmore | 16 | Nephew | Coal Wheeler | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William Glenn | 62 | Head | Roller | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Margaret Glenn | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | James P. Glenn | 21 | Son | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
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)