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George Mcdonald — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this George Mcdonald across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Norfolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Mathew & Annie — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | George G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| 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 | Quincy 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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Mcdonald | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Matthew Mcdonald | Head | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| Dorothy Mcdonald | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Annie Mcdonald | Other | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| George Mcdonald | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1920
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 7
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1913 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Macdonald |
| Given Name | George A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| 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
Son, age 18
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
| Surname | McDonald |
| Given Name | George G. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| 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 |
1940
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 28
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1912 — 7 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Macdonald |
| Given Name | Gerald |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Milton Town |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Norfolk |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Industry | Shoe Manufacturer |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 George Mcdonald across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Mathew Macdonald (~0.92 confidence) and mother Annie Macdonald (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Mathew Macdonald
b. ~1882
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Annie Macdonald
b. ~1882
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
George Mcdonald
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Dorothy Mcdonald
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Mcdonald
Sibling · 1930 · age 23
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
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel936:0574)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank F. Russo | 40 | Brother | Laborer | New York |
| 2 | Robert Rainey | 47 | Head | Laborer | Northern Ireland |
| 3 | Herbert G. Rainey | 24 | Son-in-law | Sheet Metal Worker | England |
| 4 | Elizabeth C. Rainey | 28 | Wife-H | None | Scotland |
| 5 | Margaret G. Rainey | 17 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Samuel Rainey | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Lousous Jane L. Rainey | 13 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Murdock Mcpherson | 65 | Head | Laborer | Canada |
| 9 | Christine Mcpherson | 53 | Wife-H | None | Canada |
| 10 | Duncan Mcpherson | 18 | Son | None | Canada |
| 11 | Donald A. Mcpherson | 12 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Jessie Mcdonald | 56 | Worker | None | Canada |
| 13 | John E. Anderson | 46 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Ingrid Anderson | 42 | Wife-H | None | Finland |
| 15 | William B. Anderson | 17 | Son | Upholsterer | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Edith V. Anderson | 15 | Daughter | House Work | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Clara H. Anderson | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Karl E. Anderson | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 19 | John F. Anderson | 4 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Thomas R. Turner | 54 | Head | Minister | New York |
| 21 | Jenny M. Turner | 54 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 22 | Brenton R. Turner | 20 | Son | At College | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Rena M. Miles | 31 | Lodger | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Antony Busateri | 66 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 25 | Antonina Busateri | 57 | Wife-H | None | Italy |
| 26 | Vincento Busateri | 18 | Son | None | Italy |
| 27 | Waldemar Haglund | 38 | Head | Iron Worker | Finland |
| 28 | Lydia Haglund | 40 | Wife-H | Day Worker | Finland |
| 29 | Helen E. Haglund | 14 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Albert T. Friberg | 35 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Sarah Friberg | 33 | Wife-H | None | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Olive P. Friberg | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Albert T. Jr. Friberg | 10 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Charles D. Friberg | 41 | Head | Steam Fitter | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Laura G. Friberg | 43 | Wife-H | None | Wales |
| 36 | Laura G. Friberg | 17 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Matthew Mcdonald | 48 | Head | Brick Layer | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Annie E. Mcdonald | 48 | Wife-H | None | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Mildred E. Mcdonald | 23 | Daughter | Book Keeper | California |
| 40 | Dorothy G. Mcdonald | 19 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 41 | George G. Mcdonald THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Larry Cedroni | 27 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 43 | Catherine Cedroni | 22 | Wife-H | None | Connecticut |
| 44 | Larry Jr. Cedroni | 1 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Beltrante Dominick | 55 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 46 | Mary Dominick | 55 | Wife-H | None | Italy |
| 47 | Tiffalo Dominick | 19 | Son | None | Italy |
| 48 | Saverio Dominick | 15 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Frank Dominick | 12 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Laura Dominick | 9 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
Pedigree Summary
George + 2 siblings
Gen 1 · 2 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)