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Edwin Smith — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this Edwin Smith across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Montgomery, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1873), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 57
b. ~1873
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Edwin M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Steel Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Norristown Borough |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1873 |
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 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Edwin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Smith | Head | — | 57 | ~1873 |
| Annie Smith | Other | — | 55 | ~1875 |
| Edwin Smith | Son | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| Harvey Smith | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Melvin Smith | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Walter Smith | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
Census Appearances
1900
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 27
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1873 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Edwin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1873 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1910
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 36
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Edwin |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Years Married | 14 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1920
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 46
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1874 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Edwin M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | laborer |
| Industry | general farm |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Head, age 57
Montgomery, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1873 — 6 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Edwin M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 57 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Steel Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 5500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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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 Edwin Smith across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Edwin Smith
Head · 1930 · age 57 · b. ~1873 · Pennsylvania
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1930 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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1930 US Federal Census — Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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46 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:fifteenthcensus00reel2083:0752)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Joseph S. Sare | 45 | son | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Burton M. Sare | 24 | grandson | Cable Splicer | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Walter Sare | 22 | grandson | Chain Carrier | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | John W. Sare | 27 | son | Auto Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | James J. Whartnby | 35 | son-in-law | Steamfitter | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Mary L. Whartnby | 31 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Allen M. Hildebrand | 59 | Head | Janitor | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Titus R. Hildebrand | 33 | son | Service Man | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | Maryetta D. Hildebrand | 41 | daughter-in-law | None | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Allen S. Hildebrand | 14 | grandson | None | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Bernard J. Mc Garrity | 41 | Head | Veterinary | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Marie A. Mc Garrity | 34 | wife-H | None | Ireland Free |
| 63 | Bernard Mc Garrity | 13 | son | None | New Jersey |
| 64 | James Mc Garrity | 12 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | William Mc Garrity | 10 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | Mary Mc Garrity | 8 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Richard Mc Garrity | 7 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Jane Mc Garrity | 6 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Catherine Mc Garrity | 4 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Edwin Mc Garrity | 2 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Helen Mc Garrity | 0 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 72 | Thomas H. Schmuck | 58 | Head | Foundry Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 73 | Lavina E. Schmuck | 52 | wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | William H. Schmuck | 26 | son | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Mary E. G. Schmuck | 19 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Alfred Caramenico | 32 | Head | Labourer | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Anna Caramenico | 21 | wife-H | None | New York |
| 78 | Alfred Caramenico | 1 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Stephen Caramenico | 14 | brother | None | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Frank Lavorato | 70 | uncle | Labourer | Italy |
| 81 | Mary Lavorato | 61 | Aunt | None | Italy |
| 82 | Albert A. Davis | 44 | Head | Machinist | England |
| 83 | Emily L. Davis | 37 | wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | Grace V. Davis | 9 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | Stanley L. Smith | 20 | Head | Spot Welder | Pennsylvania |
| 86 | Lillian B. Smith | 19 | wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | Lillian J. Smith | 1 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | Louis R. Redfern | 34 | Head | Plumber | Pennsylvania |
| 89 | Ida V. Redfern | 28 | wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 90 | Elizabeth M. Redfern | 8 | daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | Edwin M. Smith THIS PERSON | 57 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | Annie R. Smith | 55 | wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Edwin R. Smith | 25 | son | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 94 | Walter J. Smith | 22 | son | Crane Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 95 | Melvin W. Smith | 16 | son | Painter | Pennsylvania |
| 96 | Harvey C. Smith | 15 | son | None | Pennsylvania |
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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)