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James Kelley — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Kelley across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Catherine & Mary — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Kelley | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1918 |
| Mary Kelley | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Michael Kelley | Head | — | 43 | ~1877 |
| James Kelley | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| J Kelley | Son | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Paul Kelley | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Mary Kelley | Spouse | — | 45 | ~1875 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 16
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1904 — 7 household members
| Surname | Kelley |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 27
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Common |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 37
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kelly |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Lodger |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | At sea |
| Occupation | Kitchen help |
| Industry | Hotel |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 776 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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.
Our Model Tree links James Kelley across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Catherine Kelly (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Kelley (~0.92 confidence) and father Michael Kelley (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Catherine Kelly
b. ~1860
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Kelley
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Michael Kelley
b. ~1877
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
James Kelley
Son · 1920 · age 16 · b. ~1904 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Rita Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
J Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Paul Kelley
Sibling · 1920 · age 12
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 — Suffolk, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu739unit:0685)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mildred Brand | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Thomas Brand | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | William Brand | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Alice Brand | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Catherine Hayes | 44 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 6 | James Hayes | 22 | Son | Launderer | Ireland |
| 7 | Patrick Hayes | 20 | Son | Chocolate | Ireland |
| 8 | Jeremiah Hayes | 14 | Son | Messenger | Ireland |
| 9 | Michael Kelley | 43 | Head | Chauffeur | Ireland |
| 10 | Mary Kelley | 45 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 11 | J. Francis Kelley | 19 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 12 | James Kelley THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Paul Kelley | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Mary Kelley | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Rita Kelley | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Ellen Hickey | 40 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 17 | Helen Hickey | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John Hickey | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Eugene Hickey | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Mary Hickey | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Catherine Hickey | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Ellen Horgan | 67 | Mother | — | Ireland |
| 23 | Frank Sadday | 62 | Head | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Lilly Sadday | 53 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Edward Sadday | 27 | Son | Teamster | New York |
| 26 | John Sadday | 15 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Irene Sadday | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | William Downey | 52 | Head | Teamster | Ireland |
| 29 | Mary Downey | 38 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 30 | Edward H. Cotter | 47 | Head | Asst. Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Margaret M. Cotter | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Margaret M. Cotter | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Gertrude F. Cotter | 14 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Alice K. Cotter | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Eileen Cotter | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Jesse Rebello | 52 | Head | Cabinet Maker | St. Michael Is. |
| 37 | Mary Rebello | 48 | Wife | — | St. Michael Is. |
| 38 | Joseph Silva | 34 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Eva Silva | 30 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Arthur J. Silva | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 41 | George R. Douglas | 31 | Head | Proprietor | Canada |
| 42 | Annie A. Douglas | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | George R. Jr. Douglas | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Isabella M. Douglas | 0 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Otto Stoll | 37 | Head | Machinist | Ohio |
| 46 | May Stoll | 27 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | John Stoll | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Robert Stoll | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Patrick Meadows | 30 | Head | Fireman | Ireland |
| 50 | Nora Meadows | 28 | Wife | — | Ireland |
Pedigree Summary
James + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)