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William Lawrence — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Floyd, Virginia
Our Model Tree links this William Lawrence across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Floyd, Virginia (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1855), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1855
Male
Head
Born: Virginia
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Floyd, Virginia |
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Asst Postmaster |
| Industry | U. S. Government |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
| Occupation | Asst Postmaster |
| Township / Ward | Floyd Town |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1855 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattie Lawrence | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| William Lawrence | Head | — | 65 | ~1855 |
| Luther Lawrence | Other | — | 12 | ~1908 |
| Eliza Lawrence | Spouse | — | 65 | ~1855 |
Census Appearances
1900
Floyd, Virginia
Head, age 46
Floyd, Virginia · implied b. ~1854 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 45 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1854 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Miller |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1910
Floyd, Virginia
Head, age 55
Floyd, Virginia · implied b. ~1855 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William P |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Years Married | 34 |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Industry | Public school |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
1920
Floyd, Virginia
Head, age 65
Floyd, Virginia · implied b. ~1855 — 4 household members
| Surname | Lawrence |
| Given Name | William P. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Virginia |
| Father's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Mother's Birthplace | Virginia |
| Occupation | Asst Postmaster |
| Industry | U. S. Government |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | virginia |
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Our Model Tree links William Lawrence across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Floyd, Virginia, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Lawrence
Head · 1920 · age 65 · b. ~1855 · Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Floyd, Virginia
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1920 US Federal Census — Floyd, Virginia
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1887unit:0369)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert A. Hylton | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 2 | Louisa Hylton | 5 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 3 | Harris L. Hylton | 2 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 4 | George M. Mabrey | 46 | Head | Mechanic | Virginia |
| 5 | Ella D. Mabrey | 42 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 6 | Reba M. Mabrey | 18 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 7 | Kate B. Elliot | 67 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 8 | May Proffit | 37 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 9 | Maud L. Howard | 54 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 10 | Hunter C. Howard | 35 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 11 | John Murray | 28 | Head | Rural Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 12 | Blanche S. Murray | 29 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 13 | Mira Ray Murray | 3 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Randolph W. Murray | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 15 | Thomas Ables | 56 | Servant | Laborer | Virginia |
| 16 | Jasper Poff | 22 | Head | Laborer | Virginia |
| 17 | Hattie Poff | 23 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 18 | Carl Poff | 4 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 19 | Preston Poff | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 20 | Wade H. Stump | 29 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 21 | Mattie L. Stump | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 22 | Howard J. Stump | 28 | Head | Rural Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 23 | Anna J. Stump | 26 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 24 | Howard J. Jr. Stump | 5 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 25 | Mabel V. Stump | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 26 | Anna L. Stump | 0 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 27 | Everett Dulaney | 31 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 28 | Buna Dulaney | 32 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 29 | Hallie H. Dulaney | 4 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 30 | Everett W. Dulaney | 1 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 31 | James E. Rudinger | 62 | Head | Rural Mail Carrier | Virginia |
| 32 | Linnie C. Rudinger | 53 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 33 | Otto R. Rudinger | 26 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 34 | Bessie M. Rudinger | 18 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 35 | Mary E. Rudinger | 14 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 36 | A. G. Howard | 57 | Head | Farmer | Virginia |
| 37 | Minnie E. Howard | 49 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 38 | Claud J. Howard | 29 | Son | Drover | Virginia |
| 39 | Glen W. Howard | 22 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 40 | Mary E. Howard | 20 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 41 | Kent S. Howard | 15 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 42 | William P. Lawrence THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Asst Postmaster | Virginia |
| 43 | Eliza Lawrence | 65 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 44 | Pattie Y. Lawrence | 21 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Virginia |
| 45 | Luther C. Lawrence | 12 | Grandson | — | Virginia |
| 46 | Asa A. Cockram | 35 | Head | Barber | Virginia |
| 47 | Essie V. Cockram | 33 | Wife | — | Virginia |
| 48 | Coleman E. Cockram | 8 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 49 | Edna D. Cockram | 6 | Son | — | Virginia |
| 50 | William I. Hylton | 40 | Head | Dentist | Virginia |
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)