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Harold Thompson — 1920 US Census Record

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1920 United States Federal Census · Essex, New Jersey

Our Model Tree links this Harold Thompson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Essex, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edwin & Otho — first a son (b.~1896), then head of a 6-person household.

Age 24 b. ~1896 Male Son Born: New Jersey Single

1920 Census Record Details

Census Year1920
LocationEssex, New Jersey
SurnameThompson
Given NameHarold
Relationship to HeadSon
SexM
Color / RaceWhite
Age24
Marital StatusSingle
BirthplaceNew Jersey
Father's BirthplaceNew Jersey
Mother's BirthplaceNew Jersey
Additional Details
Can ReadYes
Can WriteYes
Speaks EnglishYes
Birth StateNew Jersey
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)new jersey
Township / WardOrange City
Est. Birth Year~1896

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.

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

Name Relation to head Relative to Harold Age Birth yr
Garnet Thompson Daughter — 21 ~1899
Stanley Thompson Head — 61 ~1859
Mira Condit Other — 82 ~1838
Dudley Thompson Son — 28 ~1892
Harold Thompson Son — 24 ~1896
Jennie Thompson Spouse — 61 ~1859

Census Appearances

1900
Essex, New …
Son, age 5
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1895 — 9 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Thompson
Given Name Herald C
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 5
Marital Status Single
Birthplace New Jersey
Birth Month Jan
Birth Year 1895
Naturalization Status Naturalized
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace New Jersey
Birth State New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) new jersey
1910
Essex, New …
Son, age 15
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1895 — 6 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Thompson
Given Name Harold
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 15
Marital Status Single
Birthplace New Jersey
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace New Jersey
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Speaks English English
Birth State New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) new jersey
1920
Essex, New …
Son, age 24
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1896 — 6 household members
Surname Thompson
Given Name Harold
Relationship to Head Son
Sex M
Color / Race White
Age 24
Marital Status Single
Birthplace New Jersey
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace New Jersey
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Speaks English Yes
Birth State New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) new jersey

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 Thompson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Essex, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edwin Thompson (~0.92 confidence) and father Otho Thompson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Jennie Thompson (~0.92 confidence) and father Stanley Thompson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1 Parents confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edwin Thompson
b. ~1857
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Father
Otho Thompson
b. ~1857
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Jennie Thompson
b. ~1859
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Father
Stanley Thompson
b. ~1859
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Harold Thompson
Son · 1920 · age 24 · b. ~1896 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Garnet Thompson
Sibling · 1920 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dudley Thompson
Sibling · 1920 · age 28
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 — Essex, New Jersey Open full size

Page Contents

50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1039unit:1040)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 Helen 9 Daughter — New Jersey
2 James 6 Son — New Jersey
3 John Campion 18 Boarder — New Jersey
4 James Mcgary 44 Head Mail Carrier New Jersey
5 Marie Mcgary 23 Daughter Operator New Jersey
6 Edna Mcgary 12 Daughter — New Jersey
7 Nan Mcgary 8 Daughter — New Jersey
8 James Mcgary 6 Son — New Jersey
9 Anna Mcgary 4 Daughter — New Jersey
10 Sarah Davis 65 Head — New Jersey
11 Harry Davis 35 Son Carpenter New Jersey
12 John Rust 42 Son-in-law Plumber New Jersey
13 Lillian Rust 40 Daughter — New Jersey
14 Helen Rust 12 Granddaughter — New Jersey
15 Hugh Keenan 50 Head Machinist Ireland
16 Catherine Keenan 50 Wife — Ireland
17 Ella Keenan 23 Daughter Operator New Jersey
18 Anna Keenan 21 Daughter — New Jersey
19 Hugh Keenan 20 Son Chauffeur New Jersey
20 Catherine Keenan 18 Daughter Stitcher New Jersey
21 Agnes Keenan 14 Daughter — New Jersey
22 Charles Keenan 12 Son — New Jersey
23 Stanley Thompson 61 Head Manufacturer New Jersey
24 Jennie Thompson 61 Wife — New Jersey
25 Dudley Thompson 28 Son Agent New Jersey
26 Harold Thompson THIS PERSON 24 Son — New Jersey
27 Garnet Thompson 21 Daughter — New Jersey
28 Mira Condit 82 Mother-in-law — New Jersey
29 Louis Boettcher 46 Head Superintendent Germany
30 Charlotte Boettcher 37 Wife — New York
31 Louise Boettcher 6 Daughter — New Jersey
32 Mary Ladow 66 Boarder Seamstress Scotland
33 Albert Gray 11 Boarder — Missouri
34 — 39 Boarder — New York
35 William Vanderhoof 53 Head Finisher New York
36 Jennie Vanderhoof 44 Wife — New York
37 Grace Vanderhoof 22 Daughter Operator New York
38 William Vanderhoof 12 Son — New York
39 Alfred Vanderhoof 11 Son — New Jersey
40 Miles Mohr 46 Head Tailor Russia
41 Rebecca Mohr 44 Wife — Russia
42 Bennie Mohr 23 Son Clerk Russia
43 Anna Mohr 21 Daughter Saleslady Russia
44 Ida Mohr 13 Daughter — New Jersey
45 Samuel Levin 48 Head Operator Russia
46 Mary Levin 43 Wife — Russia
47 Benjamin Levin 20 Son Clerk New Jersey
48 Nellie Levin 19 Daughter Stenographer New Jersey
49 John Levin 17 Son Dept Store New Jersey
50 Sarah Levin 17 Daughter — New Jersey

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Pedigree Summary

Harold + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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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