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George Palmer — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Wapello, Iowa
Our Model Tree links this George Palmer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Wapello, Iowa (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Iowa
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Wapello, Iowa |
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Autos |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | $40 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Township / Ward | Ottumwa City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Palmer | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| George Palmer | Head | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| Sarah Palmer | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Wapello, Iowa
Head, age 36
Wapello, Iowa · implied b. ~1884 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 36 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Auto Company |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1930
Wapello, Iowa
Head, age 48
Wapello, Iowa · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | George H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Autos |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | $40 |
| Home Value / Rent | R |
| Veteran | R |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
1940
Wapello-County, Iowa
Head, age 58
Wapello-County, Iowa · implied b. ~1882 — 2 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Palmer |
| Given Name | G. L. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Iowa |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Ottumwa City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Wapello County |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Industry | Automobile |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Income (1939) | 248 |
| Highest Grade | H 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Iowa |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | iowa |
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Our Model Tree links George Palmer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Palmer
Head · 1930 · age 48 · b. ~1882 · Iowa
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1930 US Federal Census — Wapello, Iowa
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1930 US Federal Census — Wapello, Iowa
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:iowacensus00reel685:0909)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Melvin E. Cook | 12 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 52 | Justin J. Cook | 7 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 53 | Elias J. Huston | 72 | Head | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Ollie B. Huston | 46 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 55 | Edna B. Huston | 42 | Daughter | Teacher | Illinois |
| 56 | Harriet E. Pollard | 79 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 57 | Elizabeth Barnes | 82 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 58 | Helen L. Barnes | 46 | Daughter | Teacher | Iowa |
| 59 | Fred A. Hecker | 51 | Head | Doctor | Missouri |
| 60 | Elizabeth L. Hecker | 44 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 61 | Josephine Hecker | 18 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 62 | Virginia C. Hecker | 16 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 63 | Elizabeth L. Hecker | 12 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 64 | Mary P. Hecker | 9 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 65 | Jean M. Hecker | 3 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 66 | Herbert C. Bates | 25 | Head | Watchmaker | Iowa |
| 67 | Rene M. Bates | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 68 | Donald H. Bates | 1 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 69 | George H. Palmer THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Salesman | Iowa |
| 70 | Sarah A. Palmer | 47 | Wife | — | England |
| 71 | Mabel L. Palmer | 19 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 72 | Mary H. Michael | 94 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 73 | Mary H. Stevens | 50 | Daughter | Servant | Iowa |
| 74 | Zora M. Davis | 44 | Head | Printer | Missouri |
| 75 | Mary L. Davis | 40 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 76 | Max D. Davis | 18 | Son | Clerk | Missouri |
| 77 | Kenneth C. Mowery | 42 | Head | Cashier | Iowa |
| 78 | Hortense A. Mowery | 35 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 79 | Mary Mowery | 77 | Mother | — | Northern Ireland |
| 80 | Thomas J. Kirk | 55 | Head | Lawyer | Iowa |
| 81 | Lena J. Kirk | 53 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 82 | Carroll M. Kirk | 20 | Son | — | Iowa |
| 83 | John H. Sharp | 26 | Head | Manager | Iowa |
| 84 | Elizabeth Sharp | 22 | Wife | — | Nebraska |
| 85 | Mary Brown | 16 | Sister-in-law | Clerk | Nebraska |
| 86 | Melsung A. Hale | 74 | Head | — | Missouri |
| 87 | Clare M. Hale | 34 | Daughter | Secretary | Iowa |
| 88 | Burlette L. Bourne | 55 | Head | Manufacturer | Michigan |
| 89 | Blanche L. Bourne | 53 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 90 | Benjamin Bourne | 23 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 91 | Barbara Bourne | 10 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 92 | Arthur R. Downs | 68 | Head | Druggist | Illinois |
| 93 | Abah E. Downs | 55 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 94 | Eugene C. Beach | 32 | Head | Minister | District of Columbia |
| 95 | Mary E. Beach | 31 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 96 | Mary A. Beach | 7 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 97 | John Engemann | 50 | Head | Secretary | Wisconsin |
| 98 | Elizabeth M. Engemann | 43 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 99 | Dorothy Engemann | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Wisconsin |
| 100 | Joe R. Crockett | 54 | Head | Workman | Missouri |
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)