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William Connell — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Muskegon, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William Connell across the 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Muskegon, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1887), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 33
b. ~1887
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Muskegon, Michigan |
| Surname | Connell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | Montague Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1887 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Connell | Head | — | 64 | ~1856 |
| Bryde Connell | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1898 |
| Minnie Connell | Spouse | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| Francis Connell | Son | — | 23 | ~1897 |
| William Connell | Son | — | 33 | ~1887 |
Census Appearances
1910
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 23
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Connell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Home Farm |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1920
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 33
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1887 — 5 household members
| Surname | Connell |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Germany |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 William Connell across 2 US Census years (1910 and 1920) in Muskegon, Michigan, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Connell
Son · 1920 · age 33 · b. ~1887 · Michigan
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Sibling
Francis Connell
Sibling · 1920 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Bryde Connell
Sibling · 1920 · age 22
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 — Muskegon, Michigan
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1920 US Federal Census — Muskegon, Michigan
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu788unit:0163)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edna Lynch | 25 | wife | — | Michigan |
| 2 | Lizzie Kroll | 50 | head | — | Indiana |
| 3 | Fred Marquardt | 54 | brother | Laborer | Germany |
| 4 | Henry Mochimann | 65 | head | Foreman | Germany |
| 5 | Ethel Mochimann | 64 | wife | None | Germany |
| 6 | Fred H. Hinman | 45 | head | Machinist | Michigan |
| 7 | Dora Hinman | 39 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 8 | James N. Hinman | 1 | son | None | West Virginia |
| 9 | Earl T. Grow | 24 | head | Driver | Michigan |
| 10 | Elma M. Grow | 24 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 11 | Glenn Grow | 3 | son | None | Michigan |
| 12 | Beatrice Grow | 2 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 13 | Hazel Grow | 0 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 14 | James Connell | 64 | head | Yard Man | New York |
| 15 | Minnie Connell | 57 | wife | None | Germany |
| 16 | William Connell THIS PERSON | 33 | son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 17 | Francis Connell | 23 | son | Shipping Clerk | Michigan |
| 18 | Bryde Connell | 22 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 19 | William Rison | 76 | head | None | Germany |
| 20 | Minnie Rison | 65 | wife | None | Germany |
| 21 | Herman G. Rison | 26 | son | Auto Tire Maker | Michigan |
| 22 | Ernest G. Hulbert | 57 | head | Carpenter | New York |
| 23 | Marie B. Hulbert | 46 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Dorothy L. Hulbert | 20 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 25 | Josie Irene Hulbert | 18 | daughter | Teller | Michigan |
| 26 | Lyle E. Hulbert | 16 | son | None | Michigan |
| 27 | William L. Ford | 39 | head | Mail Carrier | Illinois |
| 28 | Estella Ford | 40 | wife | None | New York |
| 29 | Elizabeth Ford | 12 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 30 | Clarence Ford | 10 | son | None | Michigan |
| 31 | James Ford | 2 | son | None | Michigan |
| 32 | James T. Waugh | 65 | Uncle | None | Illinois |
| 33 | Clifford J. Smith | 55 | head | Manager | New York |
| 34 | Louie Smith | 45 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 35 | Marie Smith | 19 | daughter | Sales Lady | Michigan |
| 36 | Marguerite Smith | 16 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 37 | William Smith | 13 | son | None | Michigan |
| 38 | James G. Connell | 30 | head | Tacker | Michigan |
| 39 | Grace Connell | 28 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 40 | Kenneth Connell | 4 | son | None | Michigan |
| 41 | Geo A. Sumner | 62 | head | None | Michigan |
| 42 | Teresa J. Sumner | 58 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 43 | Blanche B. Sumner | 21 | daughter | Teacher | Michigan |
| 44 | George D. Mason | 32 | head | Post Master | Michigan |
| 45 | Mabel Mason | 32 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 46 | Jack W. Mason | 6 | son | None | Michigan |
| 47 | George Mason | 4 | son | None | Michigan |
| 48 | James Mason | 4 | son | None | Michigan |
| 49 | Jeanette Mason | 1 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 50 | Dick Mason | 0 | son | None | Michigan |
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)