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James Hess — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Baltimore, Maryland
Our Model Tree links this James Hess across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Baltimore, Maryland (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Maryland
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Surname | Hess |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
| Township / Ward | Baltimore |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Hess | Spouse | — | 62 | ~1868 |
| Agnes Hess | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Mildred Hess | Daughter | — | 31 | ~1899 |
| John Hess | Head | — | 71 | ~1859 |
| Francis Hess | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| John Hess | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| James Hess | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1930
Baltimore, Maryland
Son, age 18
Baltimore, Maryland · implied b. ~1912 — 7 household members
| Surname | Hess |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| Father's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maryland |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
1940
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland
Son, age 28
Baltimore-City-County, Maryland · implied b. ~1912
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· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Hess |
| Given Name | J. Howard |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Maryland |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Baltimore |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Baltimore |
| Occupation | stenoclerk |
| Industry | Steel mill |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 1500 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Maryland |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maryland |
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 James Hess across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Hess
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Maryland
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Sibling
Agnes Hess
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Francis Hess
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Hess
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mildred Hess
Sibling · 1930 · age 31
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 — Baltimore, Maryland
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1930 US Federal Census — Baltimore, Maryland
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus853unit:0573)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John L Erdman | 40 | Head | Accountant | Maryland |
| 2 | Virginia S Erdman | 39 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 3 | John L Jr Erdman | 14 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 4 | Elizabeth Erdman | 13 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 5 | Dominic Pisani | 39 | Head | Stenographer | Maryland |
| 6 | Herbert Pisani | 22 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 7 | William Evers | 55 | Head | Clerk | Germany |
| 8 | Emma Evers | 50 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 9 | Anita G Evers | 19 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 10 | Mary E Evers | 15 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 11 | Marie French | 33 | Head | Sewing | Mexico |
| 12 | Eddie French | 15 | Son | — | West Virginia |
| 13 | Virginia French | 11 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 14 | Charles Pippen | 40 | Head | Compositor | Maryland |
| 15 | Violet Pippen | 39 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 16 | Violet Pippen | 11 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 17 | Charles Pippen | 8 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 18 | Edgar Krupp | 51 | Head | Auditor | Maryland |
| 19 | Edgar Jr Krupp | 26 | Son | Clerk | Maryland |
| 20 | Elizabeth Krupp | 52 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 21 | Thomas Crumbley | 31 | Head | Chauffeur | Maryland |
| 22 | Edith M Crumbley | 22 | Wife | — | Florida |
| 23 | Thomas Crumbley | 3 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 24 | James Crumbley | 2 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 25 | George Hess | 57 | Head | Motorman | Maryland |
| 26 | Esther Hess | 55 | Wife | Draftsman | Maryland |
| 27 | Charlotte Hess | 15 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 28 | Esther Hess | 12 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 29 | Sebastian Funk | 53 | Head | Accountant | Maryland |
| 30 | Edith Funk | 49 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 31 | Margaret Funk | 17 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 32 | John Hess | 71 | Head | Machinist | Maryland |
| 33 | Agnes H Hess | 62 | Wife | Agent | Maryland |
| 34 | John Hess | 21 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 35 | James Hess THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 36 | Agnes Hess | 15 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 37 | Francis Hess | 12 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 38 | Mildred Hess | 31 | Daughter | Agent | Maryland |
| 39 | James R Lannon | 33 | Head | Salesman | Maryland |
| 40 | Helen Lannon | 39 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 41 | Doris Lannon | 13 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 42 | Frank Lass | 39 | Head | Salad Maker | Germany |
| 43 | Albert Lass | 19 | Son | Timekeeper | Maryland |
| 44 | Raymond Lass | 16 | Son | Errand Boy | Maryland |
| 45 | Martha Lass | 14 | Daughter | — | Maryland |
| 46 | Otto Sadi | 36 | Boarder | Painter | Germany |
| 47 | Thomas Thomas | 31 | Head | Installer | Maryland |
| 48 | Edith Thomas | 29 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 49 | Thomas Thomas | 7 | Son | — | Maryland |
| 50 | John G Thomas | 4 | Son | — | Maryland |
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)