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John Welch — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Welch across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Norfolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Martin & John — first a son (b.~1881), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 39
b. ~1881
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Industry | coal yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Township / Ward | Weymouth Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Welch | Head | — | 66 | ~1854 |
| John Welch | Son | — | 39 | ~1881 |
| Thomas Welch | Son | — | 26 | ~1894 |
Census Appearances
1900
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 20
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1880 — 8 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | May |
| Birth Year | 1880 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Paper Box Maker |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 29
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1881 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 29 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Children Born | Yes |
| Children Living | Yes |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Industry | House |
| Can Read | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 39
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1881 — 3 household members
| Surname | Welch |
| Given Name | John S. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Industry | coal yard |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Welch across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Norfolk, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Martin Welch (~0.92 confidence) and father John Welch (~0.92 confidence) and father John Welch (~0.92 confidence) and mother Johannah Welch (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Martin Welch
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Welch
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Welch
b. ~1854
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Johannah Welch
b. ~1857
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Welch
Son · 1920 · age 39 · b. ~1881 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Thomas Welch
Sibling · 1920 · age 26
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 — Norfolk, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Norfolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu724unit:1187)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | William T. Riley | 60 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Sarah J. Riley | 55 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Francis M. Riley | 28 | Son | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Frederick Reed | 50 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Mary Jane Reed | 71 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Richard T. Bradford | 36 | Head | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Archie E. Bradford | 26 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 58 | Richard T. Jr. Bradford | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Nellie E. Bradford | 5 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 60 | William Bradford | 4 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Maricadell Bradford | 2 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Fred M. Kimball | 56 | Head | Treasurer | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Lena S. Kimball | 55 | Wife | None | New Hampshire |
| 64 | Edward R. Ames | 50 | Head | Foreman | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Annie J. Ames | 39 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 66 | John P. Santry | 47 | Head | Mechanic | Ireland |
| 67 | Bridget Santry | 50 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 68 | Timothy M. Santry | 21 | Son | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Catherine M. Santry | 19 | Daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 70 | John F. Santry | 15 | Son | Cutter | Massachusetts |
| 71 | James H. Santry | 12 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Henry T. Prout | 79 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Helen S. Prout | 70 | Wife | None | New York |
| 74 | George H. Hyatt | 61 | Head | Shoe Maker | Maine |
| 75 | Phoebe A. Hyatt | 57 | Wife | None | Canada |
| 76 | Ethel M. Hyatt | 31 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Robert S. Hyatt | 21 | Son | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Harry J. Lionett | 31 | Head | Lighterman | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Ruth L. Lionett | 28 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Wm. F. Lionett | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Marie L. Lionett | 4 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 82 | George A. Round | 62 | Brother in law | Examiner | Rhode Island |
| 83 | Adeline A. Round | 62 | Sister in law | None | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Fred L. Churchill | 41 | Head | Edge Setter | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Ella B. Churchill | 40 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Doris M. Churchill | 17 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Earl D. Churchill | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Mary E. Sampson | 64 | Mother in law | None | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Arthur L. Gersley | 39 | Head | Letter Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Helen W. Gersley | 34 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Robert C. Gersley | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Arthur B. Gersley | 3 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Thomas P. Maille | 72 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 94 | Isabella M. Coles | 66 | Housekeeper | None | England |
| 95 | John Welch | 66 | Head | Shoemaker | Ireland |
| 96 | John S. Welch THIS PERSON | 39 | Son | Teamster | Massachusetts |
| 97 | Thomas J. Welch | 26 | Son | Telephone Operator | Massachusetts |
| 98 | James Daley | 47 | Head | Keeper | Ireland |
| 99 | Maria M. Daley | 42 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 100 | James L. Daley | 31 | Head | Electrician | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
John + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 4 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)