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Bernice Wilson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Bernice Wilson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1912), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Female
Daughter
Born: Indiana
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Bernice H |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Bernice | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Wilson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Robert Wilson | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| John Wilson | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| Roy Wilson | Head | — | 44 | ~1886 |
| Iris Wilson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Helen Wilson | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Harry Wilson | Son | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Frances Wilson | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Stella Wilson | Other | — | 44 | ~1886 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Daughter, age 9
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1911 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Bernice |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Daughter, age 18
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1912 — 9 household members
| Surname | Wilson |
| Given Name | Bernice H |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Bernice Wilson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Marion, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Bernice Wilson
Daughter · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Indiana
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Sibling
John Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harry Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frances Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Iris Wilson
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
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
1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
26 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:indianacensus00reel613:0939)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Stewart | 17 | nephew | Prentice | Indiana |
| 2 | Roy C Wilson | 44 | Head | Painter | Michigan |
| 3 | Stella R Wilson | 44 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 4 | Harry F Wilson | 23 | Son | Rear Assembler | Indiana |
| 5 | Bernice H Wilson THIS PERSON | 18 | daughter | None | Indiana |
| 6 | Iris M Wilson | 16 | daughter | None | Indiana |
| 7 | Frances E Wilson | 12 | daughter | None | Indiana |
| 8 | Helen M Wilson | 10 | daughter | None | Indiana |
| 9 | Robert J Wilson | 7 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 10 | John G Wilson | 6 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 11 | Virgil Goans | 32 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Kentucky |
| 12 | Hazel Goans | 25 | wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 13 | Doris L Goans | 9 | daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 14 | Vada M Goans | 8 | daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 15 | John E Harness | 23 | Head | Car Operator | Kentucky |
| 16 | Iona Harness | 26 | wife-H | None | Kentucky |
| 17 | Gladys Harness | 6 | daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 18 | Charles R Harness | 3 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 19 | James E Harness | 0 | son | None | Indiana |
| 20 | Charles E Lockhart | 57 | Head | Night Watchman | Indiana |
| 21 | Hattie M Lockhart | 41 | wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 22 | Alford Sheridan | 23 | Nephew | — | Indiana |
| 23 | Clyde O Sheridan | 22 | Step Son | Messenger | Indiana |
| 24 | Alvie A Sheridan | 18 | Step Son | Helper | Indiana |
| 25 | William Reprogle | 20 | Boarder | Elevator | Indiana |
| 26 | Jennie Reprogle | 19 | Boarder | Waitress | Ohio |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 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)