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James Knight — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this James Knight across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Norfolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: New Hampshire
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Industry | Printing Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Township / Ward | All Outside Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1872 |
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 James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Knight | Daughter | — | 35 | ~1895 |
| James Knight | Head | — | 58 | ~1872 |
| Ada Knight | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1900
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 29
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | James H. G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 28 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Birth Month | Oct |
| Birth Year | 1871 |
| Father's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1910
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 38
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1872
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | James M |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Years Married | 16 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Industry | Shop |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1920
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 48
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Polisher |
| Industry | Jewelry Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
1930
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Head, age 58
Norfolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
| Surname | Knight |
| Given Name | James M. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | New Hampshire |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Industry | Printing Plant |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3500 |
| Birth State | New Hampshire |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new hampshire |
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Our Model Tree links James Knight across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Knight
Head · 1930 · age 58 · b. ~1872 · Massachusetts
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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:massachusettscensus00reel934:0619)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Whyre | 29 | Servant | Hired Man | Norway |
| 2 | Frances A. Bird | 75 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Marion E. Chilson | 39 | Companion | Companion | New Hampshire |
| 4 | Mary W. Turner | 47 | Head | Farmer | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Isabel G. R. Whitnell | 49 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Illinois |
| 6 | Walter S. Hughes | 40 | Head | Secretary | New Jersey |
| 7 | Jewell D. Hughes | 42 | Wife | Teacher | New Jersey |
| 8 | Walter S. Jr. Hughes | 14 | Son | None | New Jersey |
| 9 | Ann M. Hughes | 12 | Daughter | None | New Jersey |
| 10 | Owen R. Hughes | 11 | Son | None | South Carolina |
| 11 | Walter H. Gorman | 66 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Mary A. Gorman | 66 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Charles H. Gorman | 19 | Son | Poultryman | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Annie M. Grieb | 43 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Mary T. Grieb | 17 | Granddaughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Helen E. Berg | 38 | Head | Laundress | Germany |
| 17 | Helen L. Berg | 15 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Myrtle R. Berg | 2 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Thelma Sovereign | 30 | Boarder | Teacher | New York |
| 20 | Samuel A. Devele | 48 | Head | Masseur | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Helen M. Devele | 36 | Wife | None | Germany |
| 22 | Albert P. Devele | 7 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Harold M. Rich | 44 | Head | Locomotive Eng. | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Ethel I. Rich | 43 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 25 | H. Edward Rich | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Ruth W. Rich | 12 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Ralph S. Rich | 10 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Marion G. Rich | 8 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Annie C. Hewins | 87 | Head | None | Maine |
| 30 | Emilie H. Morse | 70 | Daughter | None | Maine |
| 31 | Albert C. Lawton | 40 | Head | Poultryman | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Ruth M. Lawton | 41 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Phyllis Lawton | 13 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Norman F. Lawton | 11 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Roger M. Lawton | 8 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 36 | James M. Knight THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Printer | New Hampshire |
| 37 | Ada M. Knight | 59 | Wife | None | Canada English |
| 38 | Dorothy C. Knight | 35 | Daughter | Draftsman | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Arthur G. Whidden | 77 | Head | Hat Maker | Maine |
| 40 | A. Cornelia Whidden | 38 | Daughter | Bench Worker | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Annie C. Lessard | 43 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 42 | William Lessard | 16 | Grandson | None | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Stephen M. Congdon | 39 | Head | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Grace H. Congdon | 42 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Bertha M. Congdon | 13 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Barbara P. Congdon | 6 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Stephen M. Jr. Congdon | 2 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Allen A. Locke | 64 | Head | Carpenter | Massachusetts |
| 49 | Phil C. Young | 42 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Maine |
| 50 | Nettie F. Young | 46 | Wife | None | 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)