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Harry Scott — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Cook, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Harry Scott across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Cook, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1871), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1871
Male
Head
Born: Scotland
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Cook, Illinois |
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1881 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Village Of Peoria Heights |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1871 |
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 Harry | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Scott | Son | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Harry Scott | Head | — | 49 | ~1871 |
| Anna Scott | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1865 |
| Emily Brooks | Other | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Robert Scott | Son | — | 23 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 49
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Harry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Year of Immigration | 1881 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Contractor |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Scotch |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
1930
Cook, Illinois
Head, age 58
Cook, Illinois · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Henry |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1883 |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Industry | Hospital |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | Yes |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
Head, age 68
Cook-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Scott |
| Given Name | Henry Dr. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Chicago |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Cook |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Industry | Medicine |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 50 |
| Income (1939) | 1329 |
| Highest Grade | C 5 |
| 1935 Residence | Scotland |
| Birth Country | Scotland |
| Birthplace (normalized) | scotland |
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Our Model Tree links Harry Scott across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Harry Scott
Head · 1920 · age 49 · b. ~1871 · Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Cook, Illinois
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1920 US Federal Census — Cook, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu400unit:0437)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma M. Coffrand | 9 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 2 | William C. Coffrand | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Elmer S. Eagle | 34 | Boarder | Painter | Illinois |
| 4 | Clarence W. Whitnall | 65 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 5 | Sarah J. Whitnall | 63 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Almady Clayton | 79 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 7 | Menecha Lodular | 69 | Brother | Miner | Indiana |
| 8 | Don D. James | 57 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 9 | Ida B. James | 57 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Don D. Jr. James | 17 | Son | Clerk | Illinois |
| 11 | Grant W. Huff | 52 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 12 | Henrietta A. Huff | 40 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 13 | Myrtle Huff | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Harold W. Huff | 23 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 15 | Gladys B. Huff | 18 | Wife | — | California |
| 16 | Eileen M. Huff | 1 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 17 | Robert M. Johnstone | 57 | Head | Painter | New York |
| 18 | Alma E. Johnstone | 49 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 19 | Marion H. Johnstone | 23 | Son | — | Wisconsin |
| 20 | Harry Scott THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Scotland |
| 21 | Anna W. Scott | 55 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 22 | Harry S. Scott | 29 | Son | Salesman | Michigan |
| 23 | Robert F. Scott | 23 | Son | Inspector | Michigan |
| 24 | Emily P. Brooks | 20 | Boarder | Bookkeeper | Kentucky |
| 25 | Dan L. Earley | 27 | Head | Clerk | Illinois |
| 26 | Mattie M. Earley | 25 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Robert L. Earley | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Mary A. Earley | 4 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 29 | Frank Hart | 21 | Brother-in-law | Barber | Illinois |
| 30 | Francis E. Remiss | 64 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 31 | Alice M. Remiss | 64 | Wife | Housekeeper | New York |
| 32 | Carrie R. Remiss | 38 | Daughter | Cook | Iowa |
| 33 | Ruby G. Remiss | 34 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 34 | Buck E. Remiss | 31 | Son | Machinist | New York |
| 35 | Thomas Rooney | 14 | Son | — | New York |
| 36 | Everett E. Lose | 54 | Head | Motorman | Illinois |
| 37 | Louise Lose | 47 | Wife | Clerk | Illinois |
| 38 | William F. Lose | 23 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 39 | Ruth R. Lose | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 40 | Carl A. Boettger | 39 | Head | Printer | Illinois |
| 41 | Marie M. Boettger | 37 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 42 | Clayton L. Boettger | 15 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 43 | Carl A. Boettger | 13 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 44 | Marie L. Boettger | 12 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 45 | Fred A. Boettger | 10 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Augusta Boettger | 59 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 47 | Daniel E. Taylor | 40 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 48 | Laura P. Taylor | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 49 | Grady G. Spurck | 55 | Head | Real Estate | Illinois |
| 50 | Martha H. Spurck | 50 | Wife | — | Illinois |
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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)