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William Noble — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Noble across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Armstrong, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1865), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 55
b. ~1865
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Armstrong, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Noble |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Puddler |
| Industry | Iron Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Puddler |
| Township / Ward | Freeport Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1865 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Noble | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1873 |
| Julian Noble | Son | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Albert Noble | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Alma Noble | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1903 |
| Kathleen Noble | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Francis Noble | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1914 |
| William Noble | Head | — | 55 | ~1865 |
Census Appearances
1920
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Head, age 55
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1865 — 7 household members
| Surname | Noble |
| Given Name | William A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Puddler |
| Industry | Iron Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Head, age 65
Armstrong, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1865 — 7 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Noble |
| Given Name | Wm. A |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 30 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Feed Store |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Noble across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Armstrong, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Noble
Head · 1920 · age 55 · b. ~1865 · Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Armstrong, Pennsylvania
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1920 US Federal Census — Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1508unit:0195)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Belle Mccafferty | 19 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Bernice Mccafferty | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Robert Mccafferty | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | William H. Hill | 51 | Head | Manager | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Emma E. Hill | 41 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Mary E. Hill | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Alice E. Hill | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Walter A. Hill | 15 | Son | Helper | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Florence Hill | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | William H. Frankenberry | 34 | Head | Conductor | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Annie Frankenberry | 35 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Edward Frankenberry | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Raymond Frankenberry | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Catherine Pennington | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Alice Pennington | 43 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Hazel Pennington | 19 | Grandson | — | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Anna S. Boyd | 65 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Amy Miller | 42 | Sister | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Harry A. Shryock | 50 | Head | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 70 | Elizabeth May Shryock | 45 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 71 | William A. Noble THIS PERSON | 55 | Head | Puddler | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Margaret Noble | 47 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Alma Noble | 17 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | Kathleen Noble | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Julian Noble | 10 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Albert Noble | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Francis Alice Noble | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | John Mcnamee | 31 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Nell Mcnamee | 31 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Kathryn Mcnamee | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 81 | Alexander M. Nier | 55 | Head | Contractor | Pennsylvania |
| 82 | Alice E. Nier | 52 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 83 | Margaret A. Fullerton | 67 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | Peter B. Fullerton | 43 | Son | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | Rebecca Walters | 71 | Companion | — | Pennsylvania |
| 86 | Mary L. Buchanan | 70 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | Nellie S. Buchanan | 52 | Daughter | Collector | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | Walter H. Scott | 29 | Head | Merchant | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | Florence R. Scott | 21 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 90 | Walter H. Jr. Scott | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | Catherine M. Kerr | 56 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | Rose C. Kerr | 27 | Daughter | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Helen C. Kerr | 23 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 94 | Edward J. Kress | 41 | Head | Floor Boss | Pennsylvania |
| 95 | Agnes O. Kress | 28 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 96 | Margaret E. Kress | 66 | Mother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 97 | Elmer C. Maderlow | 43 | Head | Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 98 | Elizabeth P. Maderlow | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 99 | George Maderlow | 19 | Son | Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 100 | Carl S. Maderlow | 17 | Son | — | 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)