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Michael Sullivan — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Providence, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this Michael Sullivan across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Providence, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1858), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 62
b. ~1858
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Widowed
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Michael H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Township / Ward | Pawtucket City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1858 |
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 Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Sullivan | Daughter | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Michael Sullivan | Head | — | 62 | ~1858 |
| Joseph Sullivan | Son | — | 27 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1900
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 43
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Michael J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Birth Month | Nov |
| Birth Year | 1857 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Foreman (Print works) |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 53
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1857 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Ire-English |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ire-English |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Bleachery |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 62
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1858 — 3 household members
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Michael H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 62 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Industry | Fire Dept |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Other, age 72
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1858 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Father-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 72 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links Michael Sullivan across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Providence, Rhode Island, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Michael Sullivan
Head · 1920 · age 62 · b. ~1858 · Rhode Island
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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:1920:14thcensusofpopu1675unit:0032)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Michael Lonergan | 40 | Brother | Machinist | Rhode Island |
| 52 | William Lonergan | 35 | Brother | Business | Rhode Island |
| 53 | Francis Lonergan | 33 | Brother | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 54 | Michael H Sullivan THIS PERSON | 62 | Head | Fireman | Maine |
| 55 | Gertrude Sullivan | 29 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 56 | Joseph Sullivan | 27 | Son | Chauffeur | Rhode Island |
| 57 | Charles Sylvester | 57 | Head | Moulder | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Mary Sylvester | 56 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 59 | Marion Sylvester | 22 | Daughter | Actress | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Catherine Carey | 49 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 61 | David Carey | 25 | Nephew | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 62 | Frank Smith | 53 | Boarder | Laborer | Rhode Island |
| 63 | Henry Goodwin | 46 | Boarder | Elevator | Rhode Island |
| 64 | Daniel Marshall | 62 | Boarder | Laborer | Ireland |
| 65 | Margaret Carey | 29 | Niece | Inspector | Ireland |
| 66 | Mary E Carey | 28 | Niece | Stitcher | Ireland |
| 67 | Peter F Burns | 54 | Head | Salesman | Nova Scotia |
| 68 | Mary F Burns | 53 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 69 | Helen Mcgarrity | 23 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 70 | William Mcgarrity | 23 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Ruth Burns | 16 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 72 | Austin Burchard | 25 | Head | Electrician | Rhode Island |
| 73 | Mary Burchard | 25 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Ruth Burchard | 6 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Earl Burchard | 4 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 76 | Dorothy Burchard | 2 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 77 | Joseph Kiernan | 59 | Head | Watchman | Rhode Island |
| 78 | Annie Kiernan | 46 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 79 | Bridget Mccaughey | 56 | Head | None | Rhode Island |
| 80 | William Mccaughey | 24 | Son | Agent | Rhode Island |
| 81 | Joseph Mccaughey | 23 | Son | Asst Cashier | Rhode Island |
| 82 | Charlotte Mccaughey | 22 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 83 | Margaret Mccaughey | 18 | Daughter | Bundler | Rhode Island |
| 84 | Edward Mccaughey | 15 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 85 | John O'Halloran | 41 | Head | Business | Rhode Island |
| 86 | Margaret O'Halloran | 34 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 87 | John O'Halloran | 9 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 88 | James O'Halloran | 2 | Son | None | Rhode Island |
| 89 | Daniel O'Connell | 40 | Head | Gardener | New Hampshire |
| 90 | George O'Connell | 28 | Brother | None | New Hampshire |
| 91 | Gertrude O'Connell | 24 | Sister | Teacher | New Hampshire |
| 92 | Marion O'Connell | 20 | Sister | Teacher | New Hampshire |
| 93 | Sarah O'Connell | 72 | Aunt | None | Ireland |
| 94 | Martin Gilligan | 29 | Head | Chauffeur | Rhode Island |
| 95 | Gertrude Gilligan | 29 | Wife | None | Rhode Island |
| 96 | Gertrude Gilligan | 6 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 97 | Catherine Gilligan | 3 | Daughter | None | Rhode Island |
| 98 | Mary Tierney | 58 | Head | None | Rhode Island |
| 99 | Mary Tierney | 26 | Daughter | Stitcher | Rhode Island |
| 100 | Walter Tierney | 19 | Son | Laborer | 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)