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Elmer Thompson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this Elmer Thompson across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1880), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 50
b. ~1880
Male
Head
Born: Indiana
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Elmer O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Commission House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Perry Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1880 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Elmer | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Thompson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| E Mohl | Other | — | 44 | ~1886 |
| Everett Thompson | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Oral Thompson | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| Millie Thompson | Spouse | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Elmer Thompson | Head | — | 50 | ~1880 |
| Eugene Thompson | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
Census Appearances
1910
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 28
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1882 — 2 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Elmer M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Years Married | 5 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Taylor |
| Industry | Dry Goods Store |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 38
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Elmer A. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | R |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 50
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1880 — 7 household members
| Surname | Thompson |
| Given Name | Elmer O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 50 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Age at First Marriage | 32 |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Commission House |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 1500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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Our Model Tree links Elmer Thompson across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Marion, Indiana, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Elmer Thompson
Head · 1930 · age 50 · b. ~1880 · Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:indianacensus00reel616:0726)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | C. Calvin | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 52 | Mary A. Calvin | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 53 | Gertrude M. Calvin | 7 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 54 | Florence M. Calvin | 5 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 55 | Warren H. Calvin | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 56 | Lindy R. Calvin | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 57 | Elmer O. Thompson THIS PERSON | 50 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 58 | Millie E. Thompson | 46 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 59 | Viola M. Thompson | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 60 | Oral A. Thompson | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 61 | Everett E. Thompson | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 62 | Eugene O. Thompson | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 63 | E. Louise Mohl | 44 | Sister-in-law | Teacher | Kansas |
| 64 | John S. Parrish | 30 | Head | Inspector | Illinois |
| 65 | Mary M. Parrish | 35 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 66 | Alice M. Parrish | 15 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 67 | Melvin P. Parrish | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 68 | Mary F. Parrish | 3 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 69 | Andrew Ross | 58 | Head | Molder | Indiana |
| 70 | Annie L. Ross | 38 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 71 | Major Alston | 55 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 72 | Shannah Edwards | 44 | Lodger | Laundress | Indiana |
| 73 | James Smith | 65 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 74 | John F. Dunning | 38 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 75 | Eva C. Dunning | 37 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 76 | Vivian V. Wise | 20 | Daughter | Laborer | Indiana |
| 77 | Elsie L. Dunning | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 78 | John Jr. Dunning | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 79 | Rosie M. Dunning | 1 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 80 | Clive G. Deery | 32 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 81 | Elizabeth S. Deery | 24 | Wife | — | Tennessee |
| 82 | Edith L. Deery | 7 | Daughter | — | Tennessee |
| 83 | Henry C. Deery | 6 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 84 | Homer O. Deery | 4 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 85 | Clive L. Deery | 2 | Son | — | Tennessee |
| 86 | Samuel W. Colbert | 54 | Head | Contractor | Kentucky |
| 87 | Emma F. Colbert | 51 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 88 | Mary E. Colbert | 16 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 89 | Monte F. Colbert | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 90 | Lowell F. Colbert | 11 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 91 | S. Albert Colbert | 8 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 92 | Charles E. Lebron | 40 | Head | Laborer | At sea |
| 93 | Clara E. Lebron | 36 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 94 | Juanita M. Lebron | 10 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 95 | Silas Ryker | 58 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 96 | Anna C. Ryker | 52 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 97 | Lloyd T. Brightel | 42 | Head | Teacher | Indiana |
| 98 | Idalia M. Brightel | 42 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 99 | Eldon M. Brightel | 17 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 100 | Ellis N. Brightel | 15 | Son | — | Indiana |
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)