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Thomas Flynn — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · Worcester, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Flynn across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Worcester, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & Kate — first a son (b.~1899), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1899
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas F |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Garter Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Township / Ward | City Of Worcester |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1899 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Flynn | Daughter | — | 39 | ~1881 |
| Kate Flynn | Head | — | 56 | ~1864 |
| Frederick Flynn | Son | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Thomas Flynn | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
Census Appearances
1900
Worcester, Massachusetts
Son, age 1
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1899 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | Mch |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Worcester, Massachusetts
Son, age 11
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1899 — 9 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Worcester, Massachusetts
Son, age 21
Worcester, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1899 — 4 household members
| Surname | Flynn |
| Given Name | Thomas F |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Industry | Garter Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Thomas Flynn across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Worcester, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Kate Flynn (~0.92 confidence) and mother Kate Flynn (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Flynn
b. ~1853
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Kate Flynn
b. ~1854
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Kate Flynn
b. ~1864
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Flynn
Son · 1920 · age 21 · b. ~1899 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Frederick Flynn
Sibling · 1920 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Flynn
Sibling · 1920 · age 39
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 — Worcester, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Worcester, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu752unit:1003)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frank J Shagnon | 44 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Bessie Shagnon | 42 | Wife | — | Rhode Island |
| 53 | Guy Benson | 62 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Eliza Benson | 68 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Mary J Sheahan | 63 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Alexander S Sheahan | 38 | Son | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 57 | John Burton | 55 | Lodger | Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Honora Ryan | 55 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 59 | Thomas Ryan | 36 | Son | Buyer | Massachusetts |
| 60 | James J Ryan | 33 | Son | Conductor | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Mary F Ryan | 29 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Peter Kenney | 41 | Head | Contractor | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Fanny Kenney | 40 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Wilbert Bland | 43 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Mabel G Bland | 42 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Gordon Leslie Bland | 17 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Frank Heron | 64 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Catherine Heron | 61 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Mary J Mulligan | 64 | Sister-in-law | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 70 | James J Heron | 26 | Son | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Frank Guso | 40 | Head | Foreman | Canada |
| 72 | Nellie Guso | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Eldora Bartlett | 26 | Sister-in-law | Joiner | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Francis Mccormack | 49 | Head | Supervisor | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Mary Mccormack | 53 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Charles E Mccormack | 29 | Head | Commercial | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Anna Mccormack | 26 | Wife | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Ida E Holden | 64 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Ruth E Holden | 32 | Daughter | Trained Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Joseph J Kelleher | 31 | Head | Wire Drawer | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Anna Kelleher | 29 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Joseph J Jr Kelleher | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Emma M Kelleher | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 84 | George F Mckenna | 75 | Father-in-law | Moulder | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Genevieve Mckenna | 24 | Sister-in-law | Hand Folder | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Sahag S Puck | 38 | Head | Tailor | Turkey OC |
| 87 | Isabel Puck | 26 | Wife | — | Turkey OC |
| 88 | Emmanuel Puck | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Rose Puck | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 90 | John J Kelliher | 52 | Head | Stone Mason | New York |
| 91 | John F Kelliher | 28 | Son | Asst Master | Massachusetts |
| 92 | William F Kelliher | 27 | Son | Clerk Shipping | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Edward L Kelliher | 23 | Son | Baker | Massachusetts |
| 94 | Eugene Kelliher | 20 | Son | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Catherine G Kelliher | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Kate E Flynn | 56 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 97 | Elizabeth Flynn | 39 | Daughter | Time Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 98 | Frederick J Flynn | 24 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 99 | Thomas F Flynn THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 100 | Joseph La Prade | 46 | Head | Polisher | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 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)