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James Macdonald — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Macdonald across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1868), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 52
b. ~1868
Male
Head
Born: Nova Scotia
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Macdonald |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Wholesale Bldg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Year of Naturalization | 1902 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nova scotia |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1868 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Macdonald | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| Katherine Macdonald | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| James Macdonald | Head | — | 52 | ~1868 |
| Clara Macdonald | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 52
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1868 — 4 household members
| Surname | Macdonald |
| Given Name | James W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 52 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Superintendent |
| Industry | Wholesale Bldg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Year of Naturalization | 1902 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nova scotia |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 59
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1871 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Naturalization Status | Alien |
| Year of Immigration | 1885 |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Iron worker |
| Industry | Bridge |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nova scotia |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 70
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Mc Donald |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Highest Grade | H-4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nova scotia |
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Our Model Tree links James Macdonald across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Macdonald
Head · 1920 · age 52 · b. ~1868 · Massachusetts
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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:1920:14thcensusofpopu733unit:0150)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Ruth R Quigley | 13 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Augusta M Russell | 75 | Mother-in-law | None | New York |
| 53 | Frederick Burbank | 39 | Head | Sorter | New Brunswick |
| 54 | Mary A Burbank | 35 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Daniel E Sullivan | 26 | Boarder | None | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Cornelius J Donovan | 32 | Head | Police Officer | Ireland |
| 57 | Catherine M Donovan | 27 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 58 | Helen M Donovan | 3 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 59 | James H Coyle | 54 | Head | Deck Hand | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Annie F Coyle | 52 | Wife | None | England |
| 61 | Mary A Coyle | 53 | Sister-in-law | None | England |
| 62 | Thomas H Kennon | 61 | Head | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Mary E Kennon | 52 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Elizabeth Kennon | 27 | Daughter | Music Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 65 | William H Kennon | 25 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Eleanor M Kennon | 23 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Joseph Pomorski | 62 | Head | Tailor | Poland |
| 68 | Josephine Pomorski | 52 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 69 | Martha Pomorski | 32 | Daughter | Book Binder | Maryland |
| 70 | Julia Pomorski | 26 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Arastus Boynton | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Maine |
| 72 | Adie Boynton | 60 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Reginald Boynton | 24 | Son | Shipper | Maine |
| 74 | James W Macdonald THIS PERSON | 52 | Head | Superintendent | Nova Scotia |
| 75 | Katherine B Macdonald | 48 | Wife | None | New Brunswick |
| 76 | Clara E Macdonald | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Helen M Macdonald | 16 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 78 | James L Stelliker | 41 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Margaret Stelliker | 35 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Mary Stelliker | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Katherine Kelley | 72 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 82 | Alice M Kelley | 47 | Daughter | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Grace C Kelley | 46 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Francis W Kelley | 44 | Son | Plumber | Massachusetts |
| 85 | George C Kenneth | 44 | Head | Machinist | Canada |
| 86 | Marjorie Kenneth | 21 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Michael J Fallon | 51 | Head | Inspector | Ireland |
| 88 | Ellen M Fallon | 46 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 89 | John J Fallon | 15 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Francis X Fallon | 13 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Frank Clune | 33 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Mary Clune | 27 | Wife | None | Canada |
| 93 | Frank Clune | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 94 | William E Young | 55 | Head | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Catherine G Young | 77 | Wife | Servant | Nova Scotia |
| 96 | William J Bottery | 38 | Head | Electrician | England |
| 97 | Helena Bottery | 39 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 98 | Edward Bottery | 11 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 99 | Eleanor Bottery | 9 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 100 | John M Larmont | 35 | Head | Carpenter | Scotland |
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)