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Joseph Henry — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Henry across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1895), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1895
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Winder |
| Industry | Electric 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 | Winder |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1895 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Henry | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| Sadie Henry | Daughter | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| John Henry | Son | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Margaret Henry | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Joseph Henry | Son | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| John Henry | Son | — | 27 | ~1893 |
| Helen Henry | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| John Henry | Head | — | 52 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 15
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Apprentice |
| Industry | Tailor |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 25
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1895 — 8 household members
| Surname | Henry |
| Given Name | Joseph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Winder |
| Industry | Electric 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 Joseph Henry across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Joseph Henry
Son · 1920 · age 25 · b. ~1895 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
John Henry
Sibling · 1920 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Henry
Sibling · 1920 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Sadie Henry
Sibling · 1920 · age 27
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Henry
Sibling · 1920 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Henry
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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1621unit:0915)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip H. Boyle | 30 | Son | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Elmer V. Boyle | 27 | Son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Charles L. Boyle | 21 | Son | Office Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Steven Mieczynski | 45 | Head | Carpenter | Poland |
| 5 | Mary Mieczynski | 40 | Wife | None | Poland |
| 6 | Stella Mieczynski | 18 | Daughter | Packer | Poland |
| 7 | Stanley Mieczynski | 16 | Son | Helper | Poland |
| 8 | Lillie Mieczynski | 12 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Florence Mieczynski | 10 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Gertrude Mieczynski | 7 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Alex Mieczynski | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Bridget Purcell | 67 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 13 | Thomas Purcell | 38 | Son | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Mary Purcell | 35 | Daughter | Ironer | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Catherine Purcell | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Edward Monaghan | 28 | Boarder | Brakeman | Ireland |
| 17 | Catherine Monaghan | 31 | Boarder | Seamstress | Ireland |
| 18 | Anna Monaghan | 32 | Boarder | Seamstress | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | William Burke | 45 | Head | Machinist | Ireland |
| 20 | Margaret Burke | 48 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 21 | Eugene Burke | 8 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Ella J. Boothe | 63 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Ella Boothe | 30 | Daughter | Hat Trimmer | England |
| 24 | James Simpson | 38 | Head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Rose Simpson | 36 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | James Jr. Simpson | 13 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Margaret Simpson | 11 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | William Simpson | 9 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Catherine Simpson | 6 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Florence Simpson | 3 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Dorothy Simpson | 1 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Margaret Dougherty | 72 | Mother-in-law | None | Ireland |
| 33 | Bridget Dougherty | 47 | Sister-in-law | Cashier | Ireland |
| 34 | James Dougherty | 43 | Brother-in-law | Steam Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Hugh Dougherty | 33 | Brother-in-law | Driver | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Sarah Mccoy | 48 | Sister-in-law | Operator | Ireland |
| 37 | Margaret Mccoy | 25 | Niece | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | John Mcbride | 23 | Boarder | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | John R. Moon | 51 | Head | Store Keeper | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Rebecca G. Moon | 50 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Isabella Moon | 28 | Daughter | Lining Fitter | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | John R. Jr. Moon | 82 | Father | None | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | John T. Henry | 52 | Head | Watchman | Ireland |
| 44 | Annie M. Henry | 48 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 45 | Sadie Henry | 27 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | John Henry | 27 | Son | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Joseph Henry THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Winder | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | Margaret Henry | 20 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Helen Henry | 17 | Daughter | Bander | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | John Henry | 14 | 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)