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John Best — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Baltimore, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this John Best across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & Elizabeth — first a son (b.~1893), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1893
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Surname | Best |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Industry | Shipyard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1893 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Bauershut | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| John Best | Head | — | 61 | ~1859 |
| John Best | Son | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| Elizabeth Best | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1860 |
| Harry Best | Son | — | 24 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Baltimore, Maryland
Son, age 27
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
| Surname | Best |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Industry | Shipyard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | German |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Head, age 37
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1893 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bast |
| Given Name | John C. |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | salesman |
| Industry | Export Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | No |
| Home Value / Rent | O |
| Radio Set | 4500 |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Head, age 47
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1893 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Bast |
| Given Name | John C. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore City |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Oil Company |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 420 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 John Best across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Best (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Best (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Best
b. ~1859
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Best
b. ~1860
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Best
Son · 1920 · age 27 · b. ~1893 · Maryland
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Sibling
Harry Best
Sibling · 1920 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Bauershut
Sibling · 1920 · age 27
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 — Baltimore, Maryland
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1920 US Federal Census — Baltimore, Maryland
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu667unit:0106)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Kieaer | 67 | Father-in-law | None | Maryland |
| 2 | Catherine Kieaer | 63 | Mother-in-law | None | Maryland |
| 3 | Charles Matulong | 37 | Head | Helper | Maryland |
| 4 | Elizabeth Matulong | 36 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 5 | Catherine Matulong | 12 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 6 | Anna Matulong | 8 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 7 | Francis Whiteden | 44 | Head | Bookkeeper | Maryland |
| 8 | Mary E. Whiteden | 42 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 9 | Thomas C. Phillips | 20 | Step son | Clerical | Maryland |
| 10 | Edith B. Taylor | 23 | Step daughter | None | Maryland |
| 11 | J. Edgar Taylor | 27 | Step son | Clerical | Maryland |
| 12 | August Wilhelm | 58 | Head | Carpenter | Maryland |
| 13 | Mary Wilhelm | 58 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 14 | Charles J. Grasmick | 34 | Son-in-law | Foreman | Maryland |
| 15 | Helena Grasmick | 32 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 16 | August Jr. Wilhelm | 23 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 17 | Adelia Wilhelm | 23 | Daughter-in-law | None | Maryland |
| 18 | Herman H. Lorch | 52 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 19 | Anna Lorch | 52 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 20 | Elizabeth Lorch | 31 | Daughter | Operator | Maryland |
| 21 | William Lorch | 28 | Son | Solderer | Maryland |
| 22 | Lena Lorch | 27 | Daughter | Examiner | Maryland |
| 23 | Kenneth Lorch | 2 | Grandson | None | Maryland |
| 24 | William D. Pitt | 23 | Son-in-law | Checker | Virginia |
| 25 | Catherine Pitt | 26 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 26 | William R. Pitt | 1 | Grandson | None | Maryland |
| 27 | Charles Leisner | 13 | Grandson | None | Maryland |
| 28 | Agnes Holdcroft | 73 | Head | None | England |
| 29 | John Bullock | 50 | Son | Packer | England |
| 30 | Anna Bullock | 48 | Daughter | Liner | England |
| 31 | Joseph L. Beaton | 48 | Son-in-law | Shipping Clerk | Maryland |
| 32 | Elizabeth S. Beaton | 43 | Daughter | None | England |
| 33 | Robert S. Beaton | 8 | Grandson | None | Maryland |
| 34 | John W. Conklin | 67 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 35 | Hanna R. Conklin | 64 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 36 | James R. Brooks | 69 | Lodger | Watchman | Virginia |
| 37 | Rosa Hilgenberg | 48 | Head | Retail Store | Germany |
| 38 | Pauline Hilgenberg | 18 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 39 | William Hilgenberg | 16 | Son | Stock Room Boy | Maryland |
| 40 | Gertrude Hilgenberg | 13 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 41 | John F. Sr. Nagel | 32 | Head | Cutter | Maryland |
| 42 | Rosa A. Nagel | 28 | Wife | None | Maryland |
| 43 | John F. Jr. Nagel | 8 | Son | None | Maryland |
| 44 | Helena E. Nagel | 5 | Daughter | None | Maryland |
| 45 | Allen C. Nagel | 4 | Son | None | Maryland |
| 46 | John Best | 61 | Head | Tailor | Germany |
| 47 | Elizabeth Best | 60 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 48 | John Best THIS PERSON | 27 | Son | Moulder | Maryland |
| 49 | Harry Best | 24 | Son | Chauffeur | Maryland |
| 50 | Margaret Bauershut | 27 | Daughter | Assistant | Maryland |
Pedigree Summary
John + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 2 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)