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David Nelson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Ramsey, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this David Nelson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Ramsey, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 10-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Minnesota
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Ramsey, Minnesota |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | David O. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Driving Truck |
| Industry | Retail Groceries |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Driving Truck |
| Township / Ward | St Paul 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.
10 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to David | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Nelson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Violet Nelson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Olof Nelson | Head | — | 51 | ~1879 |
| Jeanette Nelson | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Earl Nelson | Son | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Rikka Nelson | Other | — | 41 | ~1889 |
| Marion Nelson | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1929 |
| Chester Nelson | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Elizabeth Nelson | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| David Nelson | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Ramsey, Minnesota
Son, age 7
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1913 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | David |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Ramsey, Minnesota
Son, age 18
Ramsey, Minnesota · implied b. ~1912 — 10 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | David O. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Driving Truck |
| Industry | Retail Groceries |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 David Nelson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Ramsey, Minnesota, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
David Nelson
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Minnesota
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Sibling
Elizabeth Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Chester Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Earl Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marion Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jeanette Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Violet Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
June Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
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 — Ramsey, Minnesota
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1930 US Federal Census — Ramsey, Minnesota
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:minnesotacensus00reel1114:0719)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nellie E. Burrows | 46 | Head | None | Minnesota |
| 2 | Edward L. Burrows | 15 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 3 | William J. Burrows | 12 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 4 | Bernard C. Welsh | 36 | Brother | Locomotive Fireman | Minnesota |
| 5 | Susan Welsh | 48 | Sister | None | Minnesota |
| 6 | George Elmer Moore | 37 | Head | Proprietor | Missouri |
| 7 | Gladys E. Moore | 33 | Wife-H | Bookkeeper | Minnesota |
| 8 | Anthony H. Rivard | 28 | Head | Steam Fitter | Minnesota |
| 9 | Genevieve L. Rivard | 26 | Wife-H | None | Minnesota |
| 10 | Arthur J. Rivard | 7 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 11 | Raymond H. Rivard | 6 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 12 | Robert H. Rivard | 5 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 13 | Jeanne E. Rivard | 4 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 14 | William A. Rivard | 3 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 15 | Irene M. Rivard | 1 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 16 | Mary J. Rogan | 58 | Head | None | Minnesota |
| 17 | James L. Norrell | 38 | Lodger | Farmer | Minnesota |
| 18 | Margaret M. Norrell | 30 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 19 | George T. Norrell | 4 | Grandson | None | Minnesota |
| 20 | James E. Norrell | 1 | Grandson | None | Minnesota |
| 21 | Annie Nord | 36 | Servant | Housework | Sweden |
| 22 | Martin L. Olson | 64 | Lodger | Tailor | Sweden |
| 23 | John J. Machovec | 48 | Lodger | Steamfitter | Wisconsin |
| 24 | Walfrid Silvander | 54 | Lodger | Polisher | Sweden |
| 25 | Robert Currie | 57 | Lodger | Teamster | Minnesota |
| 26 | Leo Dahl | 39 | Lodger | Painter | Sweden |
| 27 | Clarence J. Nielsen | 32 | Head | Truck Driver | Iowa |
| 28 | Mayme M. Nielsen | 31 | Wife-H | None | Minnesota |
| 29 | Lionel H. Nielsen | 9 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 30 | Alice C. Thomas | 44 | Head-H | Stripper | Wisconsin |
| 31 | Gaylord E. Thomas | 16 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 32 | Addys F. Thomas | 14 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 33 | Lewis E. Thomas | 12 | Son | None | Wisconsin |
| 34 | Lyle W. Thomas | 8 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 35 | Olof F. Nelson | 51 | Head | Carpenter | Sweden |
| 36 | Rikka Nelson | 41 | Wife-H | None | Sweden |
| 37 | David O. Nelson THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Driving Truck | Minnesota |
| 38 | Chester F. Nelson | 16 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 39 | June L. Nelson | 9 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 40 | Jeanette D. Nelson | 9 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 41 | Violet L. Nelson | 8 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 42 | Elizabeth M. Nelson | 7 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 43 | Earl L. Nelson | 4 | Son | None | Minnesota |
| 44 | Marion R. Nelson | 1 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 45 | Frank Merzenich | 45 | Head | Truck Driver | Germany |
| 46 | Esther C. Merzenich | 38 | Wife-H | None | Minnesota |
| 47 | Myrtle E. M. Merzenich | 17 | Daughter | Clerk | Minnesota |
| 48 | Herbert J. Merzenich | 16 | Son | Binder | Minnesota |
| 49 | Dolores M. Merzenich | 3 | Daughter | None | Minnesota |
| 50 | Oscar Jobitsch | 31 | — | Truck Driver | Iowa |
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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)