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William Wilson — 1920 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this William Wilson across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Essex, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Robert & Elizabeth — first a son (b.~1901), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1901
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | Essex, New Jersey |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Township / Ward | City Of Orange |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1901 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1920 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Wilson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1905 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1900 |
| Robert Wilson | Head | — | 48 | ~1872 |
| William Wilson | Son | — | 19 | ~1901 |
| Ralph Wilson | Son | — | 11 | ~1909 |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Spouse | — | 43 | ~1877 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, New …
Son, age 1
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Birth Month | Dec |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1910
Essex, New …
Son, age 10
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1900 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 10 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Essex, New …
Son, age 19
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1901 — 6 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Occupation | Laborer |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links William Wilson across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in Essex, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Robert Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Wilson (~0.92 confidence) and mother Elizabeth Wilson (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Robert Wilson
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Wilson
b. ~1877
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Elizabeth Wilson
b. ~1874
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Wilson
Son · 1920 · age 19 · b. ~1901 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Helen Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ralph Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Wilson
Sibling · 1920 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1920 US Federal Census — Essex, New Jersey
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1920 US Federal Census — Essex, New Jersey
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu1039unit:1144)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James R. Dwyer | 41 | Head | Conductor | New Jersey |
| 2 | Joanna Dwyer | 31 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 3 | Theresa R. Dwyer | 10 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 4 | Evelyn M. Dwyer | 12 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 5 | Robert J. Wilson | 48 | Head | Carpenter | England |
| 6 | Elizabeth Wilson | 43 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 7 | Elizabeth J. Wilson | 20 | Daughter | Press | New Jersey |
| 8 | William Wilson THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Laborer | New Jersey |
| 9 | Helen Wilson | 15 | Daughter | Inspector | New Jersey |
| 10 | Ralph Wilson | 11 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 11 | Charles Webb | 28 | Head | Stock Room | New Jersey |
| 12 | Clara Webb | 29 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Charles Webb | 7 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 14 | Stanley Webb | 7 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 15 | Samuel Tobler | 22 | Brother-in-law | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Robert J. Wilson | 25 | Head | Manager | New Jersey |
| 17 | Emma Wilson | 24 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 18 | Carolina Gillard | 43 | Mother-in-law | Worker | New Jersey |
| 19 | Harold Gillard | 15 | Brother-in-law | Office Boy | New Jersey |
| 20 | Barber W. Pierson | 45 | Head | Still Press | New Jersey |
| 21 | Edith S. Pierson | 45 | Wife | None | England |
| 22 | Fred W. Pierson | 3 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 23 | Andrew H. Toops | 17 | Step son | Navy | New Jersey |
| 24 | George S. Cook | 75 | Head | None | New Jersey |
| 25 | Minnie S. Smithson | 46 | Head | Confectionery | Scotland |
| 26 | Harry C. Smithson | 21 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 27 | John J. Smithson | 17 | Son | Messenger | New Jersey |
| 28 | Fred Jacobs | 36 | Head | Drill Press | New Jersey |
| 29 | Mary Jacobs | 32 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 30 | Amelia Jacobs | 11 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 31 | Emma Jacobs | 10 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 32 | Genevieve Jacobs | 1 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 33 | Ernest Tucker | 50 | Head | Florist | New York |
| 34 | Elizabeth Tucker | 49 | Wife | None | Scotland |
| 35 | Ralph A. Tucker | 26 | Son | Florist | Connecticut |
| 36 | Florence D. Tucker | 20 | Daughter-in-law | None | New Jersey |
| 37 | Howard D. Tucker | 9 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 38 | Llewellyn R. Wheeler | 43 | Head | Rustic Builder | New Jersey |
| 39 | Louise Wheeler | 38 | Wife | None | England |
| 40 | Edith J. Wheeler | 13 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 41 | Llewellyn C. Wheeler | 6 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 42 | Samuel M. Lymon | 52 | Boarder | Paper Hanger | New Jersey |
| 43 | John Rafferty | 34 | Head | Motorman | Ireland |
| 44 | Bessie Rafferty | 34 | Wife | None | England |
| 45 | Mary E. Rafferty | 13 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 46 | Catherine Rafferty | 10 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 47 | Gustave Sandman | 38 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 48 | Rose Sandman | 33 | Wife | None | New Jersey |
| 49 | Mabel Sandman | 8 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 50 | Mildred Sandman | 7 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
Pedigree Summary
William + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)