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John Ellis — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Henry, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this John Ellis across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Henry, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1863), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1863
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Henry, Iowa |
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Working out |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Mt Pleasant City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1863 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zella Ellis | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Mabel Ellis | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| John Ellis | Head | — | 57 | ~1863 |
Census Appearances
1910
Henry, Iowa
Head, age 47
Henry, Iowa · implied b. ~1863 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 47 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 2 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Henry, Iowa
Head, age 57
Henry, Iowa · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | John W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Working out |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Henry, Iowa
Other, age 67
Henry, Iowa · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ellis |
| Given Name | John W. |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 67 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links John Ellis across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Henry, Iowa, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Ellis
Head · 1920 · age 57 · b. ~1863 · Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Henry, Iowa
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1920 US Federal Census — Henry, Iowa
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu493unit:0714)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lou H Pease | 40 | Head | Insurance Agent | Iowa |
| 2 | Mable C Pease | 31 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 3 | Marion M Pease | 12 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 4 | G. W. Hagus | 61 | Head | Contractor | Michigan |
| 5 | Emma A Hagus | 66 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 6 | Edward Wickham | 29 | Head | Auto Repair | Iowa |
| 7 | Nell Wickham | 20 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 8 | Nathan Wickham | 1 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 9 | Ralph Wickham | 0 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 10 | Emery C. Latta | 52 | Head | Real Estate Agent | Iowa |
| 11 | Jane A Latta | 47 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 12 | Sarah F Gung | 72 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 13 | C. J. Conner | 76 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 14 | Mae Conner | 37 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 15 | W. F. Smith | 30 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 16 | Willia Fann | 35 | Head | Nurse | Virginia |
| 17 | Carl C Fann | 19 | Son | Auto Driver | Illinois |
| 18 | Alberta Fann | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 19 | Alva Fann | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 20 | Lyle Fann | 11 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 21 | Raphael Fann | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Daisie Fann | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Victor Mcguire | 45 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 24 | Charles Jorn | 48 | Head | Proprietor | Germany |
| 25 | Grace Jorn | 42 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Lucille Jorn | 19 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 27 | Nellie Jorn | 18 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 28 | Ray Stouse | 19 | Head | Clerk | Missouri |
| 29 | Mabel Stouse | 20 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 30 | John W Ellis THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 31 | Mabel Ellis | 27 | Daughter | Weigher | Iowa |
| 32 | Zella Ellis | 11 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 33 | George W Barnes | 57 | Head | Policeman | Iowa |
| 34 | Adaline Wood | 70 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 35 | Ada Wood | 40 | Daughter | Dressmaker | Iowa |
| 36 | J. L. Pitcher | 37 | Head | Medical Doctor | Iowa |
| 37 | W. S. Lessinger | 52 | Head | Doctor | Iowa |
| 38 | Alma Lessinger | 24 | Niece | Bookkeeper | Iowa |
| 39 | John P Dwayne | 23 | Head | Salesman | Iowa |
| 40 | Fern Dwayne | 25 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 41 | Martha Dwayne | 1 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 42 | C. J. Rembeid | 34 | Head | Baker | Hungary |
| 43 | Frances Rembeid | 23 | Wife | — | Bohemia |
| 44 | Christian R Rembeid | 3 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 45 | Lucille Rembeid | 1 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 46 | Virginia Rembeid | 0 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 47 | C. W. Carten | 67 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 48 | M. E. Carten | 58 | Wife | Seamstress | Iowa |
| 49 | Melvina Hobbs | 78 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 50 | John Lauterbach | 46 | Head | Storekeeper | Kentucky |
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)