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William Atkinson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Pitt, North Carolina
Our Model Tree links this William Atkinson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Pitt, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1892), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 28
b. ~1892
Male
Head
Born: North Carolina
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Pitt, North Carolina |
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Deliveryman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Deliveryman |
| Township / Ward | Greenville |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1892 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Atkinson | Head | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| William Atkinson | Son | — | ~1920 | |
| Elizabeth Atkinson | Spouse | — | 22 | ~1898 |
Census Appearances
1920
Pitt, North …
Head, age 28
Pitt, North Carolina · implied b. ~1892 — 3 household members
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Deliveryman |
| Industry | City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Pitt, North …
Head, age 39
Pitt, North Carolina · implied b. ~1891 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Age at First Marriage | 19 |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Seed & Oil Co. |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | $1400 |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1940
Pitt-County, North …
Head, age 51
Pitt-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1889 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Atkinson |
| Given Name | Will |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Pitt |
| Occupation | Retail Coal Merchant |
| Industry | OA |
| Class of Worker | 620 |
| Highest Grade | No 7 |
| 1935 Residence | 55 |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
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Our Model Tree links William Atkinson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Atkinson
Head · 1920 · age 28 · b. ~1892 · North Carolina
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Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
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1920 US Federal Census — Pitt, North Carolina
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1920 US Federal Census — Pitt, North Carolina
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1315unit:0939)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naomi J Means | 18 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 2 | Joe Larry Autherbridge | 15 | Nephew | — | North Carolina |
| 3 | Eddie Means | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 4 | Caroline Lasker | 75 | Head | Gardener | North Carolina |
| 5 | Marjorie Means | 12 | Grandchild | — | North Carolina |
| 6 | David Gardner | 25 | Son-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 7 | Blanche Gardner | 23 | Daughter | Cook | North Carolina |
| 8 | Chas M Epps | 56 | Lodger | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 9 | Warren King | 64 | Head | Manufacturer | North Carolina |
| 10 | Lula King | 49 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 11 | Ivy Strong | 21 | Daughter | Washerwoman | North Carolina |
| 12 | Beulah Davis | 21 | Lodger | Presser | North Carolina |
| 13 | Isaac Davis | 14 | Lodger | — | North Carolina |
| 14 | James Morris | 14 | Grandson | Chauffeur | North Carolina |
| 15 | Julia Blount | 55 | Head | Stemmer | North Carolina |
| 16 | Beatrice Blount | 18 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 17 | Alice Thomas | 10 | Granddaughter | — | North Carolina |
| 18 | Clarence Thomas | 6 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 19 | James Thomas | 3 | Grandson | — | North Carolina |
| 20 | James Luston | 20 | Head | Butcher | North Carolina |
| 21 | Lula Luston | 20 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 22 | Teresa Harris | 0 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 23 | William Atkinson THIS PERSON | 28 | Head | Deliveryman | North Carolina |
| 24 | Elizabeth Atkinson | 22 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 25 | William Atkinson | 0 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 26 | Maria Belcher | 55 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 27 | Sarah Belcher | 50 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 28 | Stark Wilson | 40 | Head | Fireman | North Carolina |
| 29 | Lena Wilson | 47 | Wife | Cook | North Carolina |
| 30 | Ralph Wilson | 22 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 31 | James Wilson | 19 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 32 | Louise Wilson | 15 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 33 | John Wilson | 12 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 34 | Archie Wilson | 8 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 35 | James Wilson | 70 | Mother | — | North Carolina |
| 36 | Richard Jones | 43 | Head | Carpenter | North Carolina |
| 37 | Maggie Jones | 39 | Daughter | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 38 | Thaddeus Jones | 22 | Son | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 39 | Lula B Jones | 24 | Daughter-in-law | Teacher | North Carolina |
| 40 | Clarence Jones | 7 | Daughter | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 41 | Viola Jones | 5 | Daughter | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 42 | Francis Jones | 3 | Daughter | State Normal Inst | North Carolina |
| 43 | Frank Langley | 30 | Head | Shop Hand | North Carolina |
| 44 | Rebelle Langley | 21 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 45 | Louis M Langley | 1 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 46 | Marie A Langley | 0 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 47 | Laura Gray | 63 | Mother-in-law | — | North Carolina |
| 48 | Charles E Tandor | 37 | Head | Laborer | North Carolina |
| 49 | Elmira Tandor | 39 | Wife | — | North Carolina |
| 50 | Marshall L Tandor | 9 | Son | — | North Carolina |
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)