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Harold Smith — 1920 US Census Record

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1920 United States Federal Census · Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Our Model Tree links this Harold Smith across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Luzerne, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Thomas & James — first a son (b.~1898), then head of a 8-person household.

Age 22 b. ~1898 Male Son Born: Pennsylvania Single

1920 Census Record Details

Census Year1920
LocationLuzerne, Pennsylvania
SurnameSmith
Given NameHarold
Relationship to HeadSon
SexM
Color / RaceWhite
Age22
Marital StatusSingle
BirthplacePennsylvania
Father's BirthplacePennsylvania
Mother's BirthplacePennsylvania
Additional Details
Can ReadYes
Can WriteYes
Speaks EnglishYes
Birth StatePennsylvania
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)pennsylvania
Township / WardHazleton City
Est. Birth Year~1898

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.

8 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.

Name Relation to head Relative to Harold Age Birth yr
Bertha Smith Daughter — 14 ~1906
Edith Smith Daughter — 12 ~1908
Harry Smith Head — 45 ~1875
Lloyd Smith Son — 11 ~1909
Harold Smith Son — 22 ~1898
Walter Smith Son — 19 ~1901
Clayton Smith Son — 9 ~1911
Emma Smith Spouse — 41 ~1879

Census Appearances

1900
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 1
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Smith
Given Name Harold E.
Relationship to Head Son
Sex m
Color / Race White
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Birth Month Dec
Birth Year 1899
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Can Read No
Can Write No
Speaks English No
Birth State Pennsylvania
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) pennsylvania
1910
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 12
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1898 — 9 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Smith
Given Name Harold I
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 12
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Speaks English English
Birth State Pennsylvania
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) pennsylvania
1920
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Son, age 22
Luzerne, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1898 — 8 household members
Surname Smith
Given Name Harold
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 22
Marital Status Single
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Speaks English Yes
Birth State Pennsylvania
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) pennsylvania

Model Tree

An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
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Our Model Tree links Harold Smith across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Thomas Smith (~0.92 confidence) and father James Smith (~0.92 confidence) and father Harry Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Bertha Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Emma Smith (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1 Parents confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Thomas Smith
b. ~1873
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Father
James Smith
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Father
Harry Smith
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Bertha Smith
b. ~1880
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Emma Smith
b. ~1879
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harold Smith
Son · 1920 · age 22 · b. ~1898 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Edith Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bertha Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lloyd Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Walter Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clayton Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+) Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89) Candidate (<0.65, unverified)

Original Census Page

1920 US Federal Census — Luzerne, Pennsylvania Open full size

Page Contents

50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1593unit:0429)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 Henry Knies 50 Head — Pennsylvania
2 Martha Knies 48 Wife — Pennsylvania
3 Hattie Knies 9 Daughter — Pennsylvania
4 Henry G. Knies 7 Son — Pennsylvania
5 Elsie M. Moses 25 Daughter — Pennsylvania
6 Frederick J. Moses 20 Gr-Son — Pennsylvania
7 Hazel B. Moses 18 Gr-Daughter Laborer Pennsylvania
8 Elizabeth O'Donnell 63 Head Winder Scotland
9 Mary R. O'Donnell 30 Daughter — Pennsylvania
10 Grace C. O'Donnell 28 Daughter Weaver Pennsylvania
11 Hannah D. O'Donnell 24 Daughter Weaver Pennsylvania
12 William A. O'Donnell 23 Son Weaver Pennsylvania
13 Harry Smith 45 Head Signalman Pennsylvania
14 Emma Smith 41 Wife Foreman Pennsylvania
15 Harold Smith THIS PERSON 22 Son — Pennsylvania
16 Walter Smith 19 Son Apprentice Pennsylvania
17 Bertha Smith 14 Daughter Laborer Pennsylvania
18 Lloyd Smith 11 Son — Pennsylvania
19 Clayton Smith 9 Son — Pennsylvania
20 Edith Smith 12 Daughter — Pennsylvania
21 Patrick J. Smith 65 Head Policeman Ireland
22 Ellen Smith 29 Daughter Teacher Pennsylvania
23 Mary A. Smith 27 Daughter — Pennsylvania
24 Thomas E. Smith 23 Son Tinsmith Pennsylvania
25 Grace Mcgehan 60 Head — Ireland
26 Bernard Mcgehan 38 Son Laborer Ireland
27 Daniel Mcgehan 37 Son Laborer Ireland
28 Annie Mcgehan 30 Daughter Operator Ireland
29 Mary Mcgehan 28 Daughter Weaver Ireland
30 Julia Mcgehan 26 Daughter Weaver Ireland
31 William F. Mcmonigal 37 Head Engineer Ireland
32 Annie M. Mcmonigal 30 Wife — Ireland
33 Michael Mcmonigal 43 Head Laborer Ireland
34 Annie Mcmonigal 44 Sister — Ireland
35 George Mcmonigal 35 Brother Laborer Ireland
36 Katherine Strauch 38 Sister Saleslady Ireland
37 John M. Strauch 10 Nephew — Virginia
38 William J. Strauch 9 Nephew — Virginia
39 George E. Strauch 8 Nephew — Virginia
40 Samuel G. Brooker 50 Head Laborer Pennsylvania
41 Mary C. Brooker 43 Wife — Pennsylvania
42 Blanche M. Brooker 23 Daughter Saleslady Pennsylvania
43 Harry Brooker 22 Son Stenographer Pennsylvania
44 Howard S. Brooker 14 Son — Pennsylvania
45 Jean O. Brooker 3 Daughter — Pennsylvania
46 John J. Burke 45 Head Miner Pennsylvania
47 Ellen J. Burke 43 Wife — Pennsylvania
48 Edward C. Burke 19 Son Surveyor Pennsylvania
49 Catherine G. Burke 16 Daughter — Pennsylvania
50 Bernard J. Burke 8 Son — Pennsylvania

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Pedigree Summary

Harold + 5 siblings
Gen 1 · 5 parents ~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)

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)

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