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William Fischer — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Perry, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this William Fischer across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Perry, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1910), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 10
b. ~1910
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Perry, Indiana |
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William R |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Tell City Part Of |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1910 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Fischer | Spouse | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| Julious Fischer | Son | — | 8 | ~1912 |
| Josephine Fischer | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1916 |
| William Fischer | Son | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| John Fischer | Head | — | 29 | ~1891 |
| Clauris Fischer | Son | — | ~1920 | |
| James Fischer | Son | — | 6 | ~1914 |
Census Appearances
1920
Perry, Indiana
Son, age 10
Perry, Indiana · implied b. ~1910 — 7 household members
| Surname | Fischer |
| Given Name | William R |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Perry, Indiana
Son, age 20
Perry, Indiana · implied b. ~1910 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Fisher |
| Given Name | William R |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 20 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Chair factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Fischer across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Perry, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Fischer
Son · 1920 · age 10 · b. ~1910 · Indiana
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Sibling
Julious Fischer
Sibling · 1920 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Josephine Fischer
Sibling · 1920 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Fischer
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clauris Fischer
Sibling · 1920 · age
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 — Perry, Indiana
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1920 US Federal Census — Perry, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu460unit:0162)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward G Hughes | 32 | Head | — | Kentucky |
| 2 | Dudley P Hughes | 39 | son | Painter | Indiana |
| 3 | Frederick Brauneker | 43 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 4 | Mary Brauneker | 29 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Hilda Brauneker | 6 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 6 | Walter Brauneker | 4 | son | — | Indiana |
| 7 | George Brauneker | 2 | X | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Charles B Miller | 57 | Head | Trimmer | Indiana |
| 9 | Pearl Miller | 27 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 10 | Alvin H Miller | 24 | son | Cabinet Maker | Indiana |
| 11 | Effie Goatley | 49 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 12 | James F Goatley | 25 | Head | Solicitor | Indiana |
| 13 | Edith Goatley | 22 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Eva Brenner | 72 | Head | — | Belgium |
| 15 | Gilles Theodorus Brenner | 62 | brother | Lumber Dealer | Belgium |
| 16 | Peter Borody | 31 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 17 | Emma Borody | 61 | mother | — | Indiana |
| 18 | John T Royal | 51 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 19 | Tiny Royal | 41 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 20 | Sarah Yaggi | 52 | Head | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Royly J Yaggi | 20 | son | Polisher | Indiana |
| 22 | George Dieckmann | 52 | Head | Brick Mfg. | Indiana |
| 23 | Rose Dieckmann | 51 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Norma Dieckmann | 24 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 25 | Raymond Dieckmann | 21 | son | — | Indiana |
| 26 | Eva Dieckmann | 11 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 27 | Francis Dieckmann | 5 | grand son | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Opal May Dieckmann | 3 | grand dau. | — | Indiana |
| 29 | Frank Olberding | 53 | Brother in law | — | Indiana |
| 30 | Frank J George | 67 | Head | Grocer | Belgium |
| 31 | Elizabeth George | 66 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 32 | Alvin J George | 41 | son | Solicitor | Indiana |
| 33 | Frederick Schaefer | 54 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 34 | Ursula Schaefer | 53 | wife | — | Switzerland |
| 35 | Arthur Schaefer | 22 | son | Civil Engineer | Indiana |
| 36 | Alma Schaefer | 20 | daughter | Music Teacher | Indiana |
| 37 | Albert Schaefer | 15 | son | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Henry Tewes | 58 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 39 | Catherine Tewes | 61 | wife | — | Germany |
| 40 | Theodore Winterath | 55 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Indiana |
| 41 | Caroline Winterath | 59 | wife | — | Indiana |
| 42 | John M Fischer | 29 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 43 | Lillian Fischer | 28 | wife | — | Kentucky |
| 44 | William R Fischer THIS PERSON | 10 | son | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Julious Fischer | 8 | son | — | Indiana |
| 46 | James Fischer | 6 | son | — | Indiana |
| 47 | Josephine Fischer | 4 | daughter | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Clauris E Fischer | 0 | son | — | Indiana |
| 49 | Theobald Kauffeld | 50 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 50 | Brigita Kauffeld | 48 | wife | — | Indiana |
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)