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William Willis — 1900 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1900 United States Federal Census · Burlington, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this William Willis across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Burlington, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1841), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 59
b. ~1841
Male
Head
Born: England
Married
1900 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1900 |
| Location | Burlington, New Jersey |
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1841 |
| Year of Immigration | 1872 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Baptist Minister |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Baptist Minister |
| Township / Ward | Beverly City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1841 |
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 1900 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Willis | Head | — | 59 | ~1841 |
| Arthur Kneebone | Other | — | 47 | ~1853 |
| Percy Willis | Son | — | 29 | ~1871 |
| Emily Willis | Spouse | — | 53 | ~1847 |
| Nellie Knebley | Other | — | 19 | ~1881 |
Census Appearances
1900
Burlington, New …
Head, age 59
Burlington, New Jersey · implied b. ~1841 — 5 household members
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Birth Month | Mar |
| Birth Year | 1841 |
| Year of Immigration | 1872 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Baptist Minister |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1910
Burlington, New …
Head, age 69
Burlington, New Jersey · implied b. ~1841 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | W. Ward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Years Married | 39 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Industry | Baptist |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1920
Monmouth, New …
Head, age 79
Monmouth, New Jersey · implied b. ~1841 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Willis |
| Given Name | W Ward |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 79 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1841 |
| Naturalization Status | Un |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Industry | Baptist Church |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William Willis across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Willis
Head · 1900 · age 59 · b. ~1841 · New Jersey
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1900 US Federal Census — Burlington, New Jersey
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1900 US Federal Census — Burlington, New Jersey
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1900:12thcensusofpopu956unit:0413)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Frank L Staples | 54 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Anna L Staples | 27 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Turner Bickhead | 63 | Head | Manufacturer | England |
| 54 | Ellen Bickhead | 58 | Wife | — | England |
| 55 | Lottie Brown | 32 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 56 | Champ C Brown | 29 | Son in Law | Telegraph Operator | Virginia |
| 57 | Florence Bickhead | 21 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 58 | Daisy Bickhead | 19 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 59 | Alma Bickhead | 13 | Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 60 | Herbert Brown | 2 | G Son | — | New Jersey |
| 61 | William Willis THIS PERSON | 59 | Head | Baptist Minister | England |
| 62 | Emily J Willis | 52 | Wife | — | England |
| 63 | Percy Willis | 28 | Son | Lawyer | England |
| 64 | Nellie Knebley | 18 | Niece | — | Canada Eng |
| 65 | Arthur Kneebone | 46 | Boarder | Salesman | Canada Eng |
| 66 | Mary A Brooks | 55 | Head | — | Penna |
| 67 | William Brooks | 26 | Son | Hosiery Mill | Penna |
| 68 | Abraham Brooks | 24 | Son | Watch Case Factory | Penna |
| 69 | Laura B Brooks | 20 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 70 | Samuel Bell | 83 | Head | Tailor | Penna |
| 71 | William Bell | 50 | Son | Painter | New Jersey |
| 72 | Thomas Bell | 47 | Son | Painter | New Jersey |
| 73 | Maria Lockman | 63 | Head | — | Penna |
| 74 | Lawrence Lockman | 25 | Son | Electrician | Penna |
| 75 | George Lockman | 21 | Son | Electrician | Penna |
| 76 | William H Vancuren | 53 | Head | Real Estate | New Jersey |
| 77 | Sarah A Vancuren | 55 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 78 | Edward L Knight | 42 | Head | Confectioner | New Jersey |
| 79 | Nancy Knight | 33 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 80 | Martha H Knight | 17 | Daughter | — | Penna |
| 81 | Fannie E Knight | 8 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 82 | Benjamin Gale | 26 | Boarder | Confectioner | England |
| 83 | Susie Gale | 21 | Boarder | — | England |
| 84 | Benjamin Gale | None | Boarder | — | England |
| 85 | Thomas Higgins | 51 | Head | Plasterer | New Jersey |
| 86 | Annie M Higgins | 47 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 87 | Eleanor C Higgins | 12 | Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 88 | Samuel Gara | 59 | Head | Carpenter | Virginia |
| 89 | Ella Gara | 50 | Wife | — | Penna |
| 90 | Isaac Gara | 29 | Son | Shoemaker | New Jersey |
| 91 | Agnes Gara | 25 | Son | Expressman | New Jersey |
| 92 | Grace Gara | 21 | Daughter | Hosiery Mill | New Jersey |
| 93 | Percy Gara | 18 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 94 | Gara | 12 | Daughter | At School | New Jersey |
| 95 | — | 49 | Head | Blacksmith | New Jersey |
| 96 | — | 50 | Wife | — | Ireland |
| 97 | — | 27 | Son | Shoe Cutter | New Jersey |
| 98 | — | 27 | Son | Clergyman | New Jersey |
| 99 | — | 44 | Head | Housekeeper | New York |
| 100 | — | None | — | — | New Jersey |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1900 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)