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John Eckert — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this John Eckert across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 13-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Eckert |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | errand boy |
| Industry | telegraph co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Errand Boy |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia 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.
13 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Eckert | Son | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Frances Eckert | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| George Eckert | Son | — | 18 | ~1902 |
| Margaret Eckert | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1870 |
| Rose Arnoldy | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Mary Arnoldy | Other | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Anthony Eckert | Son | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| John Eckert | Son | — | 16 | ~1904 |
| Jacob Arnoldy | Other | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| Margaret Eckert | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| Frank Eckert | Head | — | 52 | ~1868 |
| Elizabeth Eckert | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| William Arnoldy | Other | — | ~1920 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 5
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1905 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Eckert |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 5 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 16
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1904 — 13 household members
| Surname | Eckert |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | errand boy |
| Industry | telegraph co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Eckert across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Eckert
Son · 1920 · age 16 · b. ~1904 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
George Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rose Arnoldy
Sibling · 1920 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anthony Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frances Eckert
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1633unit:0975)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Westman | 8 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | John J. Jr. Smythe | 27 | head | Shipwright | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Marguerite Smythe | 27 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | John J. 3Rd Smythe | 5 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Robert Smythe | 3 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | James Smythe | 0 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Joseph J. Gallagher | 25 | brother-in-law | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Francis J. Gallagher | 21 | brother-in-law | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | George Kirkbride | 44 | head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Charlotte Kirkbride | 44 | wife | Finished Work | New Jersey |
| 61 | Peter J. Dennis | 78 | head | None | Holland |
| 62 | Mary E. Fallon | 52 | housekeeper | None | New Jersey |
| 63 | David Ross | 29 | lodger | Fireman | United States |
| 64 | Sarah Wass | 61 | head | Dressmaker | New York |
| 65 | Myra Wass | 39 | daughter | Dressmaker | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | William H. Ruthmeyer | 46 | head | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Lottie Ruthmeyer | 50 | sister | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Margaret Baughman | 56 | sister | Shoe Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Wallace Post | 46 | head | Delivery Agent | New Jersey |
| 70 | Anthelia Post | 44 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Martin Post | 23 | son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Clara Post | 24 | daughter-in-law | None | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | William Post | 5 | grandson | None | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | James C. Mellon | 55 | head | Pressman | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Sarah Mellon | 55 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Anna S. Brown | 64 | head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Charles E. Cook | 45 | son-in-law | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Anita P. Cook | 37 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Ella C. Yeakel | 48 | head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Frank C. Eckert | 52 | head | Butcher | Pennsylvania |
| 81 | Margaret M. Eckert | 50 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 82 | George A. Eckert | 18 | son | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 83 | Anthony J. Eckert | 17 | son | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | John J. Eckert THIS PERSON | 16 | son | Errand Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | Margaret C. Eckert | 13 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 86 | Frances Eckert | 11 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | Elizabeth Eckert | 10 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | Frank C. Jr. Eckert | 6 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | Jacob Arnoldy | 22 | son-in-law | Car Painter | Germany |
| 90 | Rose Arnoldy | 20 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | Mary Arnoldy | 1 | granddaughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | William J. Arnoldy | 0 | grandson | None | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Patrick Mcgrink | 39 | head | Laborer | Ireland |
| 94 | Mary Mcgrink | 30 | wife | None | Ireland |
| 95 | Mary Mcgrink | 7 | daughter | None | Ireland |
| 96 | Leo Mcgrink | 3 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 97 | Charles G. Sargent | 66 | head | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 98 | Mary Sargent | 64 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 99 | Lambert Sargent | 35 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 100 | Charles Sargent | 28 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
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)