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Willie Smith — 1920 US Census Record
Model Tree available1920 United States Federal Census · None, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this Willie Smith across the 1900, 1910 and 1920 US Censuses in Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents David & Mary — first a son (b.~1902), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1902
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1920 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1920 |
| Location | None, Maryland |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Wool sorter |
| Industry | Rag Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Occupation | Wool Sorter |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1902 |
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 Willie | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Smith | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1910 |
| Maggie Smith | Daughter | — | 14 | ~1906 |
| Clara Smith | Head | — | 36 | ~1884 |
| Nathan Smith | Son | — | 7 | ~1913 |
| Leslie Smith | Son | — | 13 | ~1907 |
| Willie Smith | Son | — | 18 | ~1902 |
Census Appearances
1900
Caroline, Maryland
Son, age 1
Caroline, Maryland · implied b. ~1899 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth Month | June |
| Birth Year | 1899 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
Son, age 9
Caroline, Maryland · implied b. ~1901 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | William E |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1920
None, Maryland
Son, age 18
None, Maryland · implied b. ~1902 — 6 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Occupation | Wool sorter |
| Industry | Rag Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | No |
| Can Write | No |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 Willie Smith across 3 US Census years (1900, 1910 and 1920) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father David Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Phronie Smith (~0.92 confidence) and mother Clara Smith (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
David Smith
b. ~1872
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Smith
b. ~1870
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Phronie Smith
b. ~1879
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Clara Smith
b. ~1884
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Willie Smith
Son · 1920 · age 18 · b. ~1902 · Maryland
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Sibling
Rosetta Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Maggie Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leslie Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Nathan Smith
Sibling · 1920 · age 7
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 — None, Maryland
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1920 US Federal Census — None, Maryland
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1920:14thcensusofpopu666unit:0792)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edna Gardner | 8 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 2 | Perrie Murphy | 47 | Boarder | Laborer | Maryland |
| 3 | Virginia Gibbs | 50 | Head | Trucker | Maryland |
| 4 | Laddie Swan | 70 | Boarder | — | Maryland |
| 5 | Charles Brumps | 24 | Boarder | Driver | Maryland |
| 6 | Henry Parker | 45 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 7 | Lucille Parker | 32 | Wife | Laundress | Maryland |
| 8 | Leroy Stewart | 47 | Head | Janitor | Virginia |
| 9 | Mattie Stewart | 40 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Rose Stewart | 8 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Sarah Stewart | 5 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 12 | Hilda Stewart | 4 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 13 | Catherine Linton | 45 | Boarder | Servant | Maryland |
| 14 | William Clark | 30 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 15 | Gertrude Clark | 28 | Wife | Housework | Maryland |
| 16 | Barrett Anderson | 23 | Boarder | Janitor | Maryland |
| 17 | Clara Smith | 36 | Head | Scrub Woman | Maryland |
| 18 | Willie Smith THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Wool Sorter | Maryland |
| 19 | Maggie Smith | 14 | Daughter | Wool Sorter | Maryland |
| 20 | Leslie Smith | 13 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Rosetta Smith | 10 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 22 | Nathan Smith | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 23 | William Brooks | 50 | Head | Laborer | Georgia |
| 24 | Florence Brooks | 43 | Wife | Laundress | Maryland |
| 25 | Walter Chambers | 20 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 26 | Charles Chambers | 19 | Son | Driver | Maryland |
| 27 | William Chambers | 17 | Son | Driver | Maryland |
| 28 | Martha Chambers | 15 | Daughter | Nurse | Maryland |
| 29 | John Chambers | 14 | Son | Errand Boy | Maryland |
| 30 | Leathea Chambers | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 31 | Florence Chambers | 2 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 32 | Major Adams | 40 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Maryland |
| 33 | Eldora Adams | 36 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 34 | Major Jr Adams | 4 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 35 | Doris Adams | 1 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 36 | James Adams | 35 | Brother | Operator | Maryland |
| 37 | James Allen | 35 | Brother-in-law | Porter | Maryland |
| 38 | Joseph Allen | 25 | Brother-in-law | Laborer | Maryland |
| 39 | Joseph Buckner | 42 | Head | Hod Carrier | Maryland |
| 40 | Matilda Buckner | 32 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 41 | George Buckner | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 42 | Charles H Stewart | 54 | Head | Laborer | Maryland |
| 43 | Elizabeth Stewart | 49 | Wife | Laundress | Maryland |
| 44 | Charles H Jr Stewart | 16 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 45 | Thomas Dixon | 43 | Head | Truckman | Maryland |
| 46 | Alice Dixon | 43 | Wife | Presser | Maryland |
| 47 | Thomas Dixon | 23 | Son | Laborer | Maryland |
| 48 | Ella Dixon | 18 | Daughter | Operator | Maryland |
| 49 | Henrietta Green | 46 | Head | Laundress | West Virginia |
| 50 | Thomas Oconnor | 26 | Lodger | Driver | Maryland |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Willie + 4 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)