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Elizabeth Watson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Elizabeth Watson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Norfolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1912), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Female
Daughter
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Brookline Town Pt |
| 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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elizabeth | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Watson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Robert Watson | Head | — | 45 | ~1885 |
| Mabel Watson | Spouse | — | 42 | ~1888 |
| Henry Watson | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| Robert Watson | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Marion Watson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1920
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 8
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 18
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 6 household members
| Surname | Watson |
| Given Name | Elizabeth |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Elizabeth Watson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Norfolk, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Elizabeth Watson
Daughter · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Robert Watson
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Watson
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marion Watson
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
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 — Norfolk, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Norfolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
49 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel933:0883)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Hall | 30 | Head | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Catherine Hall | 15 | Niece | Printer | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Maurice Mcquaid | 37 | Head | Chauffeur | Irish Free State |
| 54 | Mary J. Mcquaid | 37 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Eleanor Mcquaid | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 56 | William Mcquaid | 11 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Maurice J. Mcquaid | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Annie Mccarthy | 63 | Mother-in-law | None | Irish Free State |
| 59 | Robert J. Watson | 45 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Mabel Watson | 42 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 61 | Henry Watson | 22 | Son | Carpenter | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Elizabeth Watson THIS PERSON | 18 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Robert Jr. Watson | 16 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Marion Watson | 15 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Daniel Mcfarland | 38 | Head | Manager | Irish Free State |
| 66 | Ellen Mcfarland | 39 | Wife | None | Irish Free State |
| 67 | Catherine Mcfarland | 7 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Daniel Mcfarland | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 69 | Edward Mcfarland | 3 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Michael Quirk | 54 | Head | Laborer | Irish Free State |
| 71 | Elizabeth Quirk | 42 | Wife | None | Irish Free State |
| 72 | Stephen Quirk | 4 | Son | None | New Hampshire |
| 73 | Frank J. Murnell | 35 | Head | Teamster | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Mary E. Murnell | 35 | Wife | None | New Hampshire |
| 75 | Bernice Murnell | 3 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Nathalie Murnell | 2 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Richard Murnell | 0 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Mary E. Cook | 40 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Thomas H. Cook | 15 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 80 | George S. Cook | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Francis Cook | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Robert Cook | 11 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Florence Cook | 10 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 84 | William Cook | 7 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 85 | James Cook | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Ruth Cook | 5 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Daniel O'Connor | 35 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Mildred O'Connor | 36 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Mildred O'Connor | 10 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Pauline O'Connor | 9 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Daniel Jr. O'Connor | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Edwin O'Connor | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Francis O'Connor | 4 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 94 | Theresa O'Connor | 1 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 95 | John J. Hughes | 35 | Head | Engineer | Irish Free State |
| 96 | Frances Hughes | 36 | Wife | None | Irish Free State |
| 97 | Helen Hughes | 6 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 98 | Iris M. Hughes | 4 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 99 | John J. Hughes | 1 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
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)