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Emma Peterson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Middlesex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Emma Peterson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Middlesex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1909), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1909
Female
Daughter
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Middlesex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Investments |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Township / Ward | City Of Medford City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Emma | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Peterson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Emma Peterson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Charlotte Peterson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Edith Peterson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Jeannette Peterson | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1925 |
| Carl Peterson | Head | — | 45 | ~1885 |
| Carleton Peterson | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Ruth Peterson | Spouse | — | 40 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1920
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 11
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1909 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Emma A. |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| 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
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Daughter, age 21
Middlesex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1909 — 8 household members
| Surname | Peterson |
| Given Name | Emma |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Stenographer |
| Industry | Investments |
| Class of Worker | W |
| 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 Emma Peterson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Middlesex, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Emma Peterson
Daughter · 1930 · age 21 · b. ~1909 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Jeannette Peterson
Sibling · 1930 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Carleton Peterson
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edith Peterson
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Charlotte Peterson
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Marilyn Peterson
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
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 — Middlesex, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Middlesex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel924:0709)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Mcpherson | 48 | Sister-in-law | None | Canada English |
| 2 | Harriet S. Mcpherson | 72 | Mother-in-law | None | Canada English |
| 3 | De Witt T. Fleet | 47 | Brother-in-law | Waiter | Canada English |
| 4 | Hattie S. Fleet | 40 | Sister-in-law | None | Canada English |
| 5 | John S. Davenport | 63 | Head | Woodworker | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Mary H. Davenport | 59 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Myrtie S. Davenport | 25 | Daughter | Secretary | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Frank H. Glover | 26 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Ann M. Glover | 24 | Wife | None | Canada English |
| 10 | Sally A. Glover | 1 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Emma R. Glover | 50 | Mother | Cordtier | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Walter Fernald | 69 | Uncle | Surveyor | Massachusetts |
| 13 | James F. Greene | 47 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Gertrude M. Greene | 46 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 15 | James H. Greene | 23 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Mary G. Greene | 14 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Thelma G. Greene | 6 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Isabelle E. Mclaughlin | 59 | Sister-in-law | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Charles J. Munn | 54 | Head | Core Maker | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Agnes J. Munn | 55 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 21 | George Munn | 20 | Step-son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Evelyn M. Miller | 22 | Step-daughter | Housework | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Charles W. Munn | 17 | Son | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Kenneth Mabie | 30 | Head | Furnace Man | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Florence Mabie | 28 | Wife | Floor Lady | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Arthur Huber | 11 | Nephew | None | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Marilyn Huber | 3 | Niece | None | New York |
| 28 | Irvin E. Peak | 52 | Head | Insurance Agt. | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Esther R. Peak | 56 | Wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Percy C. Wood | 44 | Head | Salesman | West Indies |
| 31 | Mary Wood | 38 | Wife | None | Irish Free State |
| 32 | Edwin C. Wood | 7 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Richard G. Wood | 6 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 34 | William Wood | 4 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Jane A. Wood | 1 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Samuel Wood | 73 | Father | None | England |
| 37 | Carl H. Peterson | 45 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Ruth R. Peterson | 40 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Emma Peterson THIS PERSON | 21 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Carleton R. Peterson | 18 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Charlotte R. Peterson | 15 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Edith Peterson | 8 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Jeannette Peterson | 5 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Marilyn Peterson | 4 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 45 | James T. Mckie | 55 | Head | Carpenter | Prince Edward Is. |
| 46 | Susie E. Mckie | 53 | Wife | None | Prince Edward Is. |
| 47 | William A. Mckie | 48 | Head | Carpenter | Prince Edward Is. |
| 48 | Martha Mckie | 44 | Wife | None | England |
| 49 | Olive M. Mckie | 2 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Frederick Brewster | 25 | Head | Fireman | 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)