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Joseph Lawrence — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · San Diego, California
Our Model Tree links this Joseph Lawrence across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in San Diego, California (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents David & Mary — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 4
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: California
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | Joseph S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | California |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | California |
| Additional Details | |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
| Township / Ward | San Diego City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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 Joseph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Lawrence | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1918 |
| James Lawrence | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| David Lawrence | Head | — | 40 | ~1880 |
| David Lawrence | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Mary Lawrence | Spouse | — | 41 | ~1879 |
| Mary Lawrence | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Joseph Lawrence | Son | — | 4 | ~1916 |
Census Appearances
1920
San Diego, …
Son, age 4
San Diego, California · implied b. ~1916 — 7 household members
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | Joseph S |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | California |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | California |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
1930
San Diego, …
Son, age 14
San Diego, California · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Laurence |
| Given Name | Joseph W. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | California |
| Father's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Mother's Birthplace | California |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
1940
San-Diego-County, California
Head, age 24
San-Diego-County, California · implied b. ~1916 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | Joe |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 24 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | California |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Escondido |
| 1935 Residence (County) | San Diego |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | W.P.A. Site |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 27 |
| Income (1939) | 239 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | California |
| Birth State | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | california |
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 Lawrence across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father David Lawrence (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Lawrence (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
David Lawrence
b. ~1880
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Lawrence
b. ~1879
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Joseph Lawrence
Son · 1920 · age 4 · b. ~1916 · California
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Sibling
Sophia Lawrence
Sibling · 1920 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Lawrence
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Lawrence
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Lawrence
Sibling · 1920 · age 7
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 — San Diego, California
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1920 US Federal Census — San Diego, California
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu132unit:0355)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | David Lawrence | 40 | Head | Cement Worker | Kansas |
| 52 | Mary S Lawrence | 41 | Wife | — | California |
| 53 | James W Lawrence | 11 | Son | — | California |
| 54 | David W Jr Lawrence | 9 | Son | — | California |
| 55 | Mary D Lawrence | 7 | Daughter | — | California |
| 56 | Joseph S Lawrence THIS PERSON | 4 | Son | — | California |
| 57 | Sophia E Lawrence | 2 | Daughter | — | California |
| 58 | Harry P Moore | 54 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 59 | Ida M Moore | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 60 | Raymond R Moore | 6 | Son | — | California |
| 61 | Lillian R Moore | 4 | Daughter | — | California |
| 62 | Harold S Moore | 2 | Son | — | California |
| 63 | August Rohlys | 59 | Head | Tailor | Germany |
| 64 | Caroline M Rohlys | 64 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 65 | Edward Y Darley | 40 | Head | Pressman | California |
| 66 | Elizabeth A Darley | 39 | Wife | — | California |
| 67 | Albert S Wright | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Nebraska |
| 68 | Bertha O Wright | 51 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 69 | Byron C Wright | 23 | Son | Machinist | Oregon |
| 70 | Edward Van Pelt | 47 | Head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 71 | Byrd Van Pelt | 35 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Irma M Van Pelt | 16 | Daughter | — | Oklahoma |
| 73 | Goldie M Van Pelt | 14 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 74 | Alberta Van Pelt | 13 | Daughter | — | Canada |
| 75 | Reginald M Van Pelt | 49 | Brother | Farmer | Missouri |
| 76 | Joseph R Van Pelt | 63 | Uncle | Farmer | Ohio |
| 77 | Andrew F Ready | 44 | Head | Manager | New York |
| 78 | Maud A Ready | 42 | Wife | Saleslady | New York |
| 79 | Cecilia L Ready | 17 | Daughter | Saleslady | New York |
| 80 | Agatha E Ready | 14 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 81 | L J Maple | 23 | Head | Fireman | Illinois |
| 82 | Mae W Maple | 22 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 83 | Edmund M Thorn | 46 | Head | Barber | Illinois |
| 84 | Hattie F Thorn | 37 | Wife | Seamstress | Germany |
| 85 | Gladys Thorn | 15 | Daughter | Watch Maker | California |
| 86 | Julia Ellen Thorn | 13 | Daughter | — | California |
| 87 | Ross R Brill | 57 | Head | Salesman | Ohio |
| 88 | May C Brill | 55 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 89 | May C Brill | 24 | Daughter | Telephone Operator | Ohio |
| 90 | William O Chase | 53 | Head | Farmer | New York |
| 91 | Maria J Chase | 45 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 92 | Pearl M Chase | 18 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 93 | Hazel D Chase | 15 | Daughter | — | Oregon |
| 94 | Patience Perry | 71 | Head | Keeper | Indiana |
| 95 | Alice B Tawney | 40 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 96 | Martha S Tawney | 19 | Daughter | Driver | Oregon |
| 97 | Frank A Tawney | 24 | Son | Farmer | Oregon |
| 98 | Dennis D Russell | 47 | Head | Master Mechanic | Vermont |
| 99 | Mary G Russell | 28 | Wife | Practical Nurse | Michigan |
| 100 | Victor W Russell | 11 | Son | — | Minnesota |
Pedigree Summary
Joseph + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 2 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)