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William Hays — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Hays across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1916), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 4
b. ~1916
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Hays |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Tacony Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1916 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hays | Head | — | 34 | ~1886 |
| Ida Hays | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1887 |
| Walter Hays | Other | — | 57 | ~1863 |
| Walter Hays | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| William Hays | Son | — | 4 | ~1916 |
| James Hays | Son | — | 1 | ~1919 |
| Robert Hays | Son | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| Clara Hays | Other | — | 56 | ~1864 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 4
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 8 household members
| Surname | Hays |
| Given Name | William M. |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 4 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 14
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1916 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hay |
| Given Name | William Jr |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 14 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 Hays across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Hays
Son · 1920 · age 4 · b. ~1916 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Robert Hays
Sibling · 1920 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Walter Hays
Sibling · 1920 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Hays
Sibling · 1920 · age 1
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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1642unit:0932)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorothy Hartzell | 12 | daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 2 | Walter Ayarwood | 68 | head | None | England |
| 3 | James S. Ayarwood | 23 | son-in-law | None | England |
| 4 | Arthur M. Drawing | 23 | son-in-law | Foreman | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Alice V. Drawing | 22 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Arthur M. Drawing | 3 | grandson | None | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | John Boulter | 80 | head | Shoe Manufacturer | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Rachel Boulter | 42 | daughter | Buyer | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Sarah Boulter | 41 | daughter | Forelady | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | William M. Hays | 34 | head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Ida M. Hays | 33 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Walter S. Hays | 9 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Robert S. Hays | 6 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | William M. Hays THIS PERSON | 4 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | James C. Hays | 1 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Walter S. Hays | 57 | father | Floor Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Clara Hays | 56 | mother | None | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Alexander Mcknight | 62 | head | Watchman | Ireland |
| 19 | Rose Mcknight | 57 | wife | None | Ireland |
| 20 | Alexander Mcknight | 36 | son | Officer | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Rose Mcknight | 26 | daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Sadie Mcknight | 20 | daughter | File Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | William B. Henry | 52 | head | Fireman | Maryland |
| 24 | William Henry | 19 | son | Freight Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Roy Henry | 14 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Edna Henry | 12 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Mary Ford | 54 | servant | Servant | England |
| 28 | Frank P. Mcknight | 38 | head | Tool Keeper | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Mary Mcknight | 35 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | Charles Snyder | 47 | head | Packing Lumber | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Annie Snyder | 46 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Lillian Snyder | 26 | daughter | Weaver 566 | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Fredrick Veith | 53 | head | Gas Fitter | Germany |
| 34 | Margaret Veith | 43 | wife | None | Germany |
| 35 | Fredrick C. Veith | 15 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Alvin T. Lister | 35 | head | Saw Maker | England |
| 37 | Mary L. Lister | 32 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | John S. Mccleary | 34 | head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Mable Mccleary | 26 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Mary E. Borie | 64 | mother-in-law | None | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Max E. Walther | 33 | head | Receiving Teller | Germany |
| 42 | Ethel Walther | 26 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Max Walther | 6 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Rosemary Walther | 2 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Walter S. Gill | 39 | head | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Mamie Gill | 34 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Dorothy May Gill | 10 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | George W. Smith | 58 | head | Saw Polisher | England |
| 49 | Mary Smith | 55 | wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Elizabeth Smith | 29 | daughter | Inspectress | 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)