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John Kenney — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Providence, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this John Kenney across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Providence, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1903), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 17
b. ~1903
Male
Son
Born: Rhode Island
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Kenney |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Industry | not employed |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
| Township / Ward | Providence City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Kenney | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| John Kenney | Son | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| George Kenney | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Mary Kenney | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Katherine Kenney | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1874 |
| John Kenney | Head | — | 51 | ~1869 |
| James Kenney | Son | — | 23 | ~1897 |
Census Appearances
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Son, age 17
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1903 — 7 household members
| Surname | Kenney |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | none |
| Industry | not employed |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 28
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1902 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Kenny |
| Given Name | John F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Connecticut |
| Mother's Birthplace | Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Stone-cutter |
| Industry | Jewelry Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 20 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | rhode island |
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 Kenney across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Providence, Rhode Island, using XGBoost record linkage.
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John Kenney
Son · 1920 · age 17 · b. ~1903 · Rhode Island
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Sibling
George Kenney
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Kenney
Sibling · 1920 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Kenney
Sibling · 1920 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Kenney
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
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 — Providence, Rhode Island
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1920 US Federal Census — Providence, Rhode Island
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1680unit:0834)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generosa Mar | 6 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 2 | Peter Vilino | 20 | Head | Carder | Italy |
| 3 | Mary Vilino | 20 | Wife | Spinner | Italy |
| 4 | Salvatore Interlandi | 52 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 5 | Pauline Interlandi | 48 | Wife | None | Italy |
| 6 | Mary Interlandi | 16 | Daughter | Helper | Italy |
| 7 | Lucy Interlandi | 13 | Daughter | None | Italy |
| 8 | Josephine Tomas | 40 | Head | — | Poland |
| 9 | Leda Tomas | 19 | Daughter | Helper | England |
| 10 | John Tomas | 13 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Patrick J. Toney | 55 | Head | Watchman | Ireland |
| 12 | Katherine Toney | 55 | Wife | None | England |
| 13 | William Toney | 17 | Son | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 14 | Walter Rose | 30 | Son in law | Machinist | Canada |
| 15 | Kenneth Rose | 26 | Boarder | Machinist | England |
| 16 | Collin Rose | 3 | Grandson | None | Rhode Island |
| 17 | Joseph Roy | 41 | Head | Machinist | Canada |
| 18 | Annie Roy | 28 | Wife | None | Canada |
| 19 | Edith Roy | 7 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 20 | Helen Roy | 4 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 21 | Leo Raymond Roy | 3 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Leo Roy | 1 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 23 | Mrs. Mary Thompson | 43 | Head | Weaver | Ireland |
| 24 | James Thompson | 15 | Son | Helper | Rhode Island |
| 25 | John Thompson | 12 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 26 | Francis Thompson | 10 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 27 | Katherine Thompson | 7 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 28 | Robert Thompson | 5 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 29 | Zepher Rice | 43 | Head | Weaver | Rhode Island |
| 30 | Annie Rice | 39 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 31 | Enice Rice | 12 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 32 | Ursula Rice | 10 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 33 | Dorothy Rice | 7 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 34 | Normand Rice | 5 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 35 | Albert Rice | 3 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 36 | James Rooney | 42 | Head | Agent | New York |
| 37 | Mary E. Rooney | 36 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 38 | Edward Rooney | 1 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 39 | Alice B. Davis | 26 | Sister in law | Teacher | Rhode Island |
| 40 | John G. Kenney | 51 | Head | Dress Attender | Connecticut |
| 41 | Katherine Kenney | 46 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 42 | James O. Kenney | 23 | Son | Waste Sorter | Rhode Island |
| 43 | Mary Kenney | 19 | Daughter | Telephone Op | Rhode Island |
| 44 | John Kenney THIS PERSON | 17 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 45 | Helen Kenney | 14 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 46 | George Kenney | 11 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 47 | William A. Maguire | 47 | Head | Plumber | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Margaret E. Maguire | 47 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 49 | William Maguire | 23 | Son | Auto Station | Rhode Island |
| 50 | Sarah E. Maguire | 20 | Daughter | Clerk | Rhode Island |
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)