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George Shaffer — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Indiana
Our Model Tree links this George Shaffer across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1867), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 63
b. ~1867
Male
Head
Born: Ohio
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Shaffer |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Wayne Township |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1867 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Shaffer | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| George Shaffer | Head | — | 63 | ~1867 |
| Sallie Shaffer | Other | — | 62 | ~1868 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 53
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 3 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Shafer |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 53 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Penn. |
| Occupation | farmer |
| Industry | general farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | M |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Year of Naturalization | O |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Head, age 63
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 3 household members
| Surname | Shaffer |
| Given Name | George W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 63 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | House Building |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Head, age 73
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1867 — 2 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Schaffer |
| Given Name | George W. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 73 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mickleyville |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Industry | Farmer |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same house |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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Our Model Tree links George Shaffer across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Shaffer
Head · 1930 · age 63 · b. ~1867 · 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:indianacensus00reel617:0361)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corine Walsh | 40 | Wife-H | None | Kentucky |
| 2 | Arthur Miller | 29 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 3 | Margaret Miller | 25 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 4 | Clara M Miller | 4 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 5 | Jean Miller | 2 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 6 | James B Miller | 0 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 7 | Virgil A Jackson | 21 | Head | Drill Machine Knitter | Indiana |
| 8 | Mary E Jackson | 21 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 9 | Mary E Jackson | 1 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 10 | Benedict Cobb | 34 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 11 | Esther Cobb | 24 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 12 | Merle J White | 24 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 13 | Lesta M White | 22 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 14 | Betty J White | 3 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 15 | Richard M White | 2 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 16 | George Cassell | 59 | Head | Retired | Indiana |
| 17 | Katherine Cassell | 56 | Wife-H | None | Ireland |
| 18 | Katherine M Cassell | 20 | Daughter | None | Indiana |
| 19 | Charles V Hereth | 59 | Head | Proprietor | Indiana |
| 20 | Winnie Hereth | 37 | Wife-H | Cook | Indiana |
| 21 | John Hess | 41 | Head | Foreman | Indiana |
| 22 | Cora Hess | 35 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 23 | Paul Peoples | 26 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 24 | Hazel L Peoples | 25 | Wife-H | Laborer | Indiana |
| 25 | Henning Wyatt | 20 | Head | Truck Driver | Indiana |
| 26 | Nina Wyatt | 16 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 27 | George W Shaffer THIS PERSON | 63 | Head | Carpenter | Ohio |
| 28 | Sallie Shaffer | 62 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 29 | Clarence L Shaffer | 14 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 30 | William A Hubble | 42 | Head | Painter | Kentucky |
| 31 | Martha A Hubble | 43 | Wife-H | None | Kentucky |
| 32 | Lula M Hubble | 21 | Daughter | Seamstress | Kentucky |
| 33 | Lessie M Hubble | 18 | Daughter | Stitcher | Kentucky |
| 34 | Pearl Hubble | 13 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 35 | Lizzie K Hubble | 10 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 36 | Willie Hubble | 8 | Son | None | Kentucky |
| 37 | Liddie J Hubble | 5 | Daughter | None | Kentucky |
| 38 | Edward Richie | 66 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 39 | Martha Richie | 63 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 40 | Leroy Richie | 19 | Son | Laborer | Indiana |
| 41 | Doc Mills | 40 | Head | Mechanic | Virginia |
| 42 | Clara Mills | 44 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 43 | Gerald Mills | 16 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 44 | Harold Mills | 8 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 45 | Claude Laughlin | 40 | Head | Letter Carrier | Virginia |
| 46 | Leona Laughlin | 29 | Wife-H | None | Indiana |
| 47 | John L Laughlin | 9 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 48 | Donald Laughlin | 4 | Son | None | Indiana |
| 49 | James R Marple | 32 | Head | Mechanic | Kentucky |
| 50 | Irene Marple | 29 | Wife-H | None | 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)