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William Pierce — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Pierce across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1869), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1869
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Township / Ward | City Of Lynn |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1869 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Pierce | Head | — | 51 | ~1869 |
| Arthur Pierce | Son | — | 21 | ~1899 |
| Frances Pierce | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1870 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 32
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1868 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | Aug |
| Birth Year | 1868 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Trimmer (shoe factory) |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 41
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | William F. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Years Married | 17 |
| Year of Immigration | 1871 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Lea Worker |
| Industry | Lea Factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 51
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1869 — 3 household members
| Surname | Pierce |
| Given Name | William E. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Elevator Operator |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links William Pierce across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Essex, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Pierce
Head · 1920 · age 51 · b. ~1869 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu693unit:0819)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Bennett | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | James J. Bennett | 20 | Son-in-law | Heel Finisher | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Olive A. Ducker | 63 | Head | — | Canada |
| 4 | Catherine L. Ducker | 28 | Daughter | Bead Worker | Canada |
| 5 | Marjorie G. Ducker | 20 | Daughter | — | Canada |
| 6 | William E. Besson | 58 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Abbie E. Besson | 56 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 8 | Sydney E. Besson | 24 | Son | Apprentice | Massachusetts |
| 9 | John H. Simmons | 47 | Head | Roofer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Mary A. Simmons | 41 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 11 | Eunice A. Simmons | 18 | Daughter | Packer | Maine |
| 12 | Grace Simmons | 16 | Daughter | Packer | Maine |
| 13 | Leona M. Simmons | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Louisa L. Simmons | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Cornelius H. Simmons | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Beulah M. M. Simmons | 6 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Abbie E. Hay | 82 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Georgiana L. Hay | 42 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 19 | David W. Cole | 68 | Head | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Mary A. Cole | 58 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Lara Theresa C. Cole | 30 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Carl W. Cole | 11 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 23 | William O. Hadley | 51 | Head | Cement Maker | Illinois |
| 24 | Ethel J. Hadley | 34 | Wife | Manufacturer | Maine |
| 25 | Albert H. Jr. Hadley | 25 | Son | Projector Lead | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Albert H. Hadley | 78 | Father | Cement Maker | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Lester L. Kneeland | 32 | Head | Chemist | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Evelyn C. Kneeland | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Raymond L. Kneeland | 7 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Marion Held | 26 | Boarder | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Alvin B. Held | 35 | Boarder | Bookkeeper | Wisconsin |
| 32 | Michael Crowley | 58 | Head | Gardener | Ireland |
| 33 | Mary A. Crowley | 54 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 34 | Catherine L. Crowley | 36 | Daughter | Billing Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 35 | William M. Crowley | 31 | Son | Asst Sales Agt | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Elizabeth E. Cutler | 41 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Mabel L. Cutler | 19 | Daughter | Foot Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Raymond E. Cutler | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Kenneth L. Cutler | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Benjamin F. Chapman | 49 | Boarder | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Tony Cefalo | 37 | Head | Foreman | Italy |
| 42 | Mary Cefalo | 37 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 43 | Rosa Cefalo | 14 | Daughter | Heel Maker | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Philomena Cefalo | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Angelina Cefalo | 8 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Fred Cefalo | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Louis Cefalo | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 48 | William E. Pierce THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Elevator Operator | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Frances A. Pierce | 50 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Arthur H. Pierce | 21 | Son | Helper-Lasts | Massachusetts |
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)