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John Dawson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this John Dawson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1898), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 22
b. ~1898
Male
Head
Born: Alabama
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Dawson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Birmingham City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1898 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zella Dawson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| John Dawson | Head | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| Perry Dawson | Son | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Alice Dawson | Spouse | — | 26 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Head, age 22
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1898 — 4 household members
| Surname | Dawson |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 22 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Head, age 33
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1897 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dawson |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Steel Iron Mines |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | $15 |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
Head, age 47
Jefferson-County, Alabama · implied b. ~1893 — 15 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dawson |
| Given Name | James O |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| 1935 Residence (City) | division of county |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Jefferson |
| Occupation | Teaching |
| Industry | School |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1200 |
| Highest Grade | C 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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Our Model Tree links John Dawson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Dawson
Head · 1920 · age 22 · b. ~1898 · Alabama
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1920 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
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1920 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu023unit:0139)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frank Noble | 46 | Head | Section Hand | Alabama |
| 52 | Clara Noble | 22 | Wife | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Rosa Noble | 0 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Lizzie Simmons | 73 | M-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 55 | Wilson Roberts | 49 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 56 | Jannie Roberts | 26 | Wife | Section Hand | Alabama |
| 57 | Jessie B. Roberts | 6 | Daughter | Laundress | Alabama |
| 58 | John Dawson THIS PERSON | 22 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Alice Dawson | 26 | Wife | Section Hand | Alabama |
| 60 | Perry Dawson | 12 | Son | Laundress | Alabama |
| 61 | Zella Dawson | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 62 | Sam Haywood | 28 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Mary Haywood | 20 | Wife | Section Hand | Alabama |
| 64 | Maggie Haywood | 47 | Mother | Laundress | Mississippi |
| 65 | Grady Thompson | 9 | Nephew | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Paul Jackson | 32 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 67 | Junia Jackson | 29 | Wife | Trucker | Alabama |
| 68 | Eddie Davis | 46 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Ella R. Davis | 38 | Wife | Section Hand | Alabama |
| 70 | Edna Davis | 15 | Daughter | Starcher | Alabama |
| 71 | Emma L. Davis | 13 | Daughter | Stoker | Alabama |
| 72 | Isaac Tiggins | 31 | Head | Hand Baker | Alabama |
| 73 | Charlie Tiggins | 16 | Son | Ironer | Alabama |
| 74 | Joe Banks | 17 | Lodger | Trucker | Alabama |
| 75 | Jasper Murry | 21 | Lodger | Trucker | Alabama |
| 76 | Willie Jones | 28 | Lodger | Manager | Alabama |
| 77 | John Lake | 34 | Head | Ironer | Alabama |
| 78 | Lula Lake | 30 | Wife | Manager | Alabama |
| 79 | Ruth Lake | 12 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Harry Lake | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 81 | Mary Lake | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 82 | Lindsey Sparks | 70 | Mother-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 83 | Cassie Sparks | 36 | Sister-in-law | — | Alabama |
| 84 | Walter J. Mitchell | 46 | Head | Shipper | Alabama |
| 85 | Jannie Mitchell | 46 | Wife | Manager | Alabama |
| 86 | Ethel Mitchell | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 87 | Emerson Watley | 24 | Head | — | Alabama |
| 88 | Mattie Watley | 31 | Sister | Helper | Alabama |
| 89 | Tony Dellesia | 40 | Head | Cook | Italy |
| 90 | John Rossi | 47 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 91 | Sam Rossi | 14 | Son | Tailor | Italy |
| 92 | Edward J. Mccrossin | 57 | Head | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Bessie H. Mccrossin | 57 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 94 | Florence H. Mccrossin | 36 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 95 | Bessie S. Mccrossin | 29 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 96 | Cecelia Mccrossin | 27 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 97 | Greta Mccrossin | 25 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 98 | Edward J. Mccrossin | 23 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 99 | Edward T. Dawson | 45 | Lodger | Mechanical | S. Carolina |
| 100 | Margaret Frayer | 52 | Lodger | Housekeeper | S. Carolina |
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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)