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Thomas Brooks — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Brooks across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1864), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 56
b. ~1864
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Winder |
| Industry | Woolen mill |
| 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 | ~1864 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Brooks | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1895 |
| Amanda Brooks | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1871 |
| Thomas Brooks | Head | — | 56 | ~1864 |
| Edwin Brooks | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Martha Brooks | Daughter | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Ruth Brooks | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1900
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 37
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1863 — 7 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Thomas T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | Feb |
| Birth Year | 1863 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1864 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Thomas G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 17 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Industry | General Practice |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 56
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1864 — 6 household members
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 56 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Winder |
| Industry | Woolen mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Head, age 66
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1864 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Brooks |
| Given Name | T. Fernley |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 66 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Industry | Office |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 12000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Thomas Brooks across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Brooks
Head · 1920 · age 56 · b. ~1864 · Pennsylvania
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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:1920:14thcensusofpopu1622unit:0848)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew M. Davidson | 30 | Boarder | Stage Builder | Scotland |
| 2 | Jessie M. Davidson | 29 | Boarder | — | Scotland |
| 3 | Thomas Brooks THIS PERSON | 56 | Head | Winder | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Amanda M. Brooks | 49 | Wife | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Martha M. Brooks | 28 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Laura J. Brooks | 25 | Daughter | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Ruth J. Brooks | 18 | Daughter | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Edwin W. Brooks | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Harry C. Kaser | 36 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Emma Kaser | 32 | Wife | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Edna G. Kaser | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Margaret E. Kaser | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Ignatius M. Bonyer | 29 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Charles R. Bonyer | 8 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Gertrude E. Bonyer | 2 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | John Carp | 53 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Carrie Carp | 49 | Wife | Moulder | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Isabella Carp | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Cyrus E. Carp | 14 | Son | Chocolate Mixer | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | George Bush | 56 | Head | — | England |
| 21 | Lydia Bush | 56 | Wife | Weaver | England |
| 22 | Lydia Bush | 26 | Daughter | — | England |
| 23 | Bertram Bush | 22 | Son | Hat Maker | England |
| 24 | Ethel M. Bush | 17 | Daughter | Weaver | England |
| 25 | Doris E. Bush | 14 | Daughter | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | May Foy | 25 | Boarder | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Levi Wilson | 42 | Head | Stenographer | England |
| 28 | Clara A. Wilson | 45 | Wife | Editor | England |
| 29 | Annie Wilson | 24 | Daughter | — | England |
| 30 | Joseph Wilson | 21 | Son | Knitter | England |
| 31 | Ethel Wilson | 19 | Daughter | Semi-Metal Worker | England |
| 32 | Lois R. Wilson | 15 | Daughter | Knitter | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Maria Skelton | 71 | Mother-in-law | Knitter | England |
| 34 | Isaac Brown | 75 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Sarah Brown | 74 | Wife | Shoemaker | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Frank Brown | 32 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Millicent Arnold | 77 | Sister | Teamster | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Emma Palmer | 33 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Earl Palmer | 3 | Grandson | Cashier | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Harry Palmer | 2 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Samuel Ross | 44 | Head | — | Unknown US |
| 42 | Annie R. Ross | 38 | Wife | Engineer | Ireland |
| 43 | Samuel Ross | 10 | Son | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Sarah A. Murphy | 73 | Mother-in-law | — | Ireland |
| 45 | Joseph Murphy | 43 | Brother-in-law | Housekeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Arthur Butler | 48 | Head | Seaman | England |
| 47 | Mary H. Butler | 49 | Wife | Weaver | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William E. Butler | 28 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Lillian E. Butler | 19 | Daughter | Designer | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Wilbur Peters | 30 | Head | Polisher | 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)