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Michael Ryan — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Thomas, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Michael Ryan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Thomas, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: Nebraska
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Thomas, Kansas |
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Township / Ward | Colby City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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 Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Ryan | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Velda Ryan | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1897 |
| Timothy Ryan | Other | — | 54 | ~1866 |
| Thomas Ryan | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Michael Ryan | Head | — | 50 | ~1870 |
| John Ryan | Other | — | 44 | ~1876 |
| John Ryan | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Alta Ryan | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Thomas, Kansas
Head, age 50
Thomas, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 8 household members
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Michael J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Year of Immigration | 1907 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | F |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1930
Thomas, Kansas
Head, age 58
Thomas, Kansas · implied b. ~1872 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Mike J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| Age at First Marriage | 33 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Livery Stable |
| Industry | Auto Livery |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
1940
Thomas-County, Kansas
Head, age 70
Thomas-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1870 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ryan |
| Given Name | Mike X |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Nebraska |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Colby |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Thomas |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Class of Worker | NP |
| Hours Worked | 7 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | nebraska |
Model Tree
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Our Model Tree links Michael Ryan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Ryan
Head · 1920 · age 50 · b. ~1870 · Kansas
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1920 US Federal Census — Thomas, Kansas
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1920 US Federal Census — Thomas, Kansas
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu552unit:0866)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Michael J. Ryan THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Agent | Nebraska |
| 52 | Alta Ryan | 42 | Wife | None | Nebraska |
| 53 | Velda Ryan | 23 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 54 | Gerald M. Ryan | 11 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 55 | John Ryan | 9 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 56 | Thomas M. Ryan | 7 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 57 | Timothy Ryan | 54 | Brother | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 58 | John Ryan | 44 | Brother | Teamster | Nebraska |
| 59 | Ira E. Chambers | 60 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 60 | William H. Smith | 71 | Head | Clerk | Ohio |
| 61 | Martha S. Smith | 69 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 62 | Herman Thiel | 50 | Head | None | Germany |
| 63 | Katrina Thiel | 48 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 64 | William Ryan | 28 | Head | Blacksmith | Nebraska |
| 65 | Jennie Ryan | 24 | Wife | None | Louisiana |
| 66 | Amery Ryan | 0 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 67 | Edward Ryan | 8 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 68 | Francis Ryan | 6 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 69 | Carl Deres | 30 | Head | Proprietor | Texas |
| 70 | Lelia Deres | 26 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 71 | Lois M. Deres | 1 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 72 | Frank W. Schuler | 28 | Roomer | Pastor | Indiana |
| 73 | Fred Rodewald | 57 | Head | None | Germany |
| 74 | Amelia Rodewald | 53 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 75 | Linda Rodewald | 16 | Daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 76 | Clara Rodewald | 13 | Daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 77 | Jacob S. Jumper | 36 | Head | Mechanic | Missouri |
| 78 | Selma Jumper | 28 | Wife | None | Nebraska |
| 79 | David H. Powell | 75 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Harriet J. Powell | 68 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 81 | Mayed Powell | 31 | Daughter | Proprietress | Illinois |
| 82 | John Powell | 29 | Son | Laborer | Illinois |
| 83 | Willis Powell | 27 | Son | Brakeman | Illinois |
| 84 | Robert Powell | 22 | Son | Insurance | Kansas |
| 85 | Leonel Clark | 31 | Head | Mechanic | Missouri |
| 86 | Fern Clark | 28 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 87 | Lois Clark | 10 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 88 | Don Clark | 9 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 89 | Berhard Clark | 1 | Son | None | Iowa |
| 90 | Howard Chambers | 33 | Head | Laborer | Kansas |
| 91 | Retta Chambers | 30 | Wife | None | Tennessee |
| 92 | James B. Parrott | 36 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 93 | Martha B. Parrott | 36 | Wife | None | Illinois |
| 94 | Walter S. Van Campen | 56 | Head | Teaming | Kansas |
| 95 | Maud Van Campen | 40 | Wife | None | Indiana |
| 96 | Esther Van Campen | 12 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 97 | Mamie Van Campen | 9 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 98 | Mabel Van Campen | 6 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 99 | Eldon Van Campen | 3 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 100 | Harry M. Marshall | 66 | Head | Abstracter | New York |
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)