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James Ward — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Camden, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this James Ward across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Camden, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Camden, New Jersey |
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Guard |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Guard |
| Township / Ward | Camden City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Yates | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Irene Ward | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Mable Smith | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1890 |
| James Ward | Head | — | 55 | ~1865 |
| Idya Smith | Other | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Edward Yates | Other | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Harry Mallock | Other | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Elmira Yates | Other | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Elmer Ward | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| James Ward | Son | — | 26 | ~1894 |
| Catherine Ward | Spouse | — | 55 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1900
Camden, New …
Head, age 36
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1864 — 6 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | m |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1864 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Camden, New …
Head, age 45
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1865 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | James H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Draughtsman |
| Industry | Iron Works |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Camden, New …
Head, age 55
Camden, New Jersey · implied b. ~1865 — 11 household members
| Surname | Ward |
| Given Name | James H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Guard |
| Industry | Ship Yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links James Ward across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Camden, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Ward
Head · 1920 · age 55 · b. ~1865 · New Jersey
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1920 US Federal Census — Camden, New Jersey
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1920 US Federal Census — Camden, New Jersey
Page Contents
48 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1024unit:0137)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Morris | 39 | Head | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Christina Morris | 30 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 3 | Thomas Morris | 10 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 4 | Edward Biorlio | 22 | Boarder | Dipper | New Jersey |
| 5 | Clarence Biorlio | 21 | Boarder | Helper | New Jersey |
| 6 | John Biorlio | 25 | Boarder | Cabinet Maker | New Jersey |
| 7 | John H Rainert | 21 | Boarder | Cleaner | New Jersey |
| 8 | John Beaumont | 22 | Boarder | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | James H Ward THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Guard | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Catherine W Ward | 55 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Irene H Ward | 18 | Daughter | Solderer | New Jersey |
| 12 | Elmer W Ward | 16 | Son | Leather Worker | New Jersey |
| 13 | Edward Yates | 20 | Son-in-law | Leather Worker | New Jersey |
| 14 | Nellie E Yates | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 15 | Elmira Yates | 1 | Granddaughter | — | New Jersey |
| 16 | Mable Smith | 30 | Daughter | Glasser | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Idya M Smith | 9 | Granddaughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Harry Mallock | 28 | Boarder | Dressmaker | New Jersey |
| 19 | James H Jr Ward | 26 | Son | Boiler Mkr | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Bennie Stampfer | 45 | Head | Proprietor | Austria |
| 21 | Lena Stampfer | 38 | Wife | Clerk | Austria |
| 22 | Pauline Stampfer | 19 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 23 | Ethel Stampfer | 13 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 24 | Samuel Stampfer | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 25 | Sarah Stampfer | 5 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 26 | Bertram Silcock | 23 | Head | Riveter-Leader | England |
| 27 | Jennie Silcock | 23 | Wife | — | England |
| 28 | Robert Silcock | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Arnold Silcock | 0 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 30 | Elizabeth Anderson | 60 | Cousin | — | Ireland |
| 31 | Francis A Woodward | 42 | Head | Boiler Mkr | New Jersey |
| 32 | Caroline S Woodward | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Mary E M Woodward | 19 | Daughter | Operator | New Jersey |
| 34 | Albert W Woodward | 11 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 35 | Lillie B W Woodward | 7 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 36 | Francis Woodward | 0 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 37 | William Graham | 25 | Boarder | Operator | New Jersey |
| 38 | Martin Webber | 46 | Head | Proprietor | New Jersey |
| 39 | Alva M Webber | 25 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 40 | Martin S Webber | 6 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 41 | Mable Bruce | 54 | Mother-in-law | Clerk | New York |
| 42 | Pearl Bruce | 28 | Sister-in-law | Dressmaker | New York |
| 43 | David Q Todd | 57 | Head | Master Binder | Maryland |
| 44 | Josie Todd | 57 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Elmer S Todd | 30 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 46 | Margaret Todd | 21 | Daughter-in-law | — | Ohio |
| 47 | David E Todd | 0 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Sarah J Wilson | 57 | Servant | Servant | Ireland |
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)