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William Stephenson — 1920 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1920 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Stephenson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1859), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 61
b. ~1859
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Stephenson |
| Given Name | William G |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Egg Candler |
| Industry | Warehouse |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Egg Candler |
| Township / Ward | Chelsea City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1859 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Stephenson | Son | — | 9 | ~1911 |
| Estella Norman | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1896 |
| Edward Norman | Other | — | 28 | ~1892 |
| William Stephenson | Head | — | 61 | ~1859 |
| Clara Stephenson | Spouse | — | 49 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Other, age 37
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1863 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephens |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Boarder |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Birth Month | Jul |
| Birth Year | 1863 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Shoe Stick fitter |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 51
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Stephenson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Years Married | 18 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Auto. factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 61
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1859 — 5 household members
| Surname | Stephenson |
| Given Name | William G |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Egg Candler |
| Industry | Warehouse |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links William Stephenson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Stephenson
Head · 1920 · age 61 · b. ~1859 · Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
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1920 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu743unit:0868)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Charles J Fretz | 27 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Harriet Fretz | 23 | Wife | — | New York |
| 53 | Charles J Jr Fretz | 2 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | William G Stephenson THIS PERSON | 61 | Head | Egg Candler | Maine |
| 55 | Clara E Stephenson | 49 | Wife | — | Nova Scotia |
| 56 | Earl W Stephenson | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Edward Norman | 28 | Son-in-law | Inspector | No. Carolina |
| 58 | Estella M Norman | 24 | Daughter | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Clara B Fiske | 33 | Head | Officer | New York |
| 60 | Jessie M Fiske | 11 | Daughter | — | Connecticut |
| 61 | Plyn B Fiske | 8 | Son | — | Connecticut |
| 62 | William R Fiske | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 63 | Fred A Hutchins | 48 | Head | Engineer Marine | Maine |
| 64 | Lillian G Hutchins | 44 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 65 | Christine C Hutchins | 20 | Daughter | — | Maine |
| 66 | Charles L Sanborn | 63 | Head | Cutter | New Hampshire |
| 67 | Jennie G Sanborn | 62 | Wife | — | Maine |
| 68 | Addie F Sanborn | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | New Hampshire |
| 69 | Percy S Clark | 10 | Nephew | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Charles S Marsh | 69 | Head | Mail Carrier | Massachusetts |
| 71 | Charles F S Marsh | 44 | Son | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 72 | William Macphee | 25 | Son-in-law | Box Maker | Prince Edward Is. |
| 73 | Hazel H Macphee | 21 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Robert D Harnden | 32 | Son-in-law | Chauffeur | Maine |
| 75 | Eva F S Harnden | 36 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Robert D Jr Harnden | 4 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Vernon C Macphee | 0 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Samuel Wheeler | 55 | Head | Painter | Newfoundland |
| 79 | Sara J Wheeler | 50 | Wife | — | Newfoundland |
| 80 | Gilbert Wheeler | 23 | Son | Photographer | Newfoundland |
| 81 | Gladys Wheeler | 16 | Daughter | — | Newfoundland |
| 82 | Blanche G Wheeler | 14 | Daughter | — | Newfoundland |
| 83 | William Dofte | 32 | Son-in-law | Carpenter | Newfoundland |
| 84 | Charlotte E Dofte | 28 | Daughter | — | Newfoundland |
| 85 | Harold E Dofte | 7 | Grandson | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Ruth W Dofte | 5 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Gladys V Dofte | 3 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Franklyn G Survey | 67 | Head | Engineer | Maine |
| 89 | Annie A Survey | 61 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Ralph G Survey | 32 | Son | Chauffeur | Maine |
| 91 | John Prince | 58 | Head | Solderer | Wales |
| 92 | Emma J Prince | 56 | Wife | Cook | England |
| 93 | Edward Prince | 27 | Son | Tool Maker | England |
| 94 | Gladys B Prince | 16 | Daughter | Server | England |
| 95 | Fred Prince | 22 | Son | Tool Maker | England |
| 96 | Maria Prince | 22 | Daughter-in-law | — | Newfoundland |
| 97 | Frederick J Prince | 1 | Grandson | — | England |
| 98 | Sadie T Roberts | 50 | Head | — | England |
| 99 | George A Roberts | 24 | Son | Office Manager | Massachusetts |
| 100 | John S Roberts | 18 | Son | Feeder | 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)