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James Pearson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Muskegon, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this James Pearson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Muskegon, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1921), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 9
b. ~1921
Male
Son
Born: Michigan
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Muskegon, Michigan |
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
| Township / Ward | Muskegon City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1921 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearson | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Esther Pearson | Daughter | — | 2 | ~1928 |
| Edwin Pearson | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Sarah Pearson | Spouse | — | 33 | ~1897 |
| Marjorie Pearson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Richard Pearson | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Robert Pearson | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Ernest Pearson | Head | — | 43 | ~1887 |
| Leona Pearson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
Census Appearances
1930
Muskegon, Michigan
Son, age 9
Muskegon, Michigan · implied b. ~1921 — 9 household members
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 9 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| Father's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Mother's Birthplace | Michigan |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
1940
Muskegon-County, Michigan
Son, age 19
Muskegon-County, Michigan · implied b. ~1921 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Pierson |
| Given Name | J. C. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Michigan |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Moorland Twp |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Muskegon |
| Occupation | farm laborer |
| Industry | farm |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 56 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | C-1 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | michigan |
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 Pearson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Pearson
Son · 1930 · age 9 · b. ~1921 · Michigan
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Sibling
Marjorie Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Leona Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Edwin Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Esther Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 2
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 — Muskegon, Michigan
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1930 US Federal Census — Muskegon, Michigan
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:michigancensus00reel1014:0616)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | James Bucuss | 11 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 52 | Maryhelen Bucuss | 7 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 53 | Leuchun Simmons | 26 | Head | Laborer | Tennessee |
| 54 | Viola Simmons | 25 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Hans Rasmussen | 33 | Head | Core Maker | Denmark |
| 56 | Mary Rasmussen | 29 | Wife | — | Denmark |
| 57 | Vina M Rasmussen | 6 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 58 | Paul H Rasmussen | 2 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 59 | Catherine Brandt | 48 | Mother-in-law | — | Denmark |
| 60 | Ora D Exsell | 52 | Head | Proprietor | Michigan |
| 61 | Anna M League | 76 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 62 | Clyde N League | 46 | Son | Carpenter | Michigan |
| 63 | Minnie Dulhamel | 63 | Head | — | Germany |
| 64 | Agnes A Dulhamel | 44 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 65 | Julius Johnson | 74 | Head | Proprietor | Norway |
| 66 | Sadie M Johnson | 44 | Wife | — | Indiana |
| 67 | Delbert B Johnson | 46 | Son-in-law | Salesman | Indiana |
| 68 | Grace Johnson | 25 | Daughter | Cashier | Michigan |
| 69 | Royal W Norman | 46 | Head | Manager | England |
| 70 | Sadie E Norman | 48 | Wife | Clerk | Ohio |
| 71 | Verna Norman | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 72 | Ernest Pearson | 43 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 73 | Sarah Pearson | 33 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 74 | Leona M Pearson | 18 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 75 | Edwin L Pearson | 17 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 76 | Marjorie Pearson | 15 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 77 | Robert R Pearson | 13 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 78 | James Pearson THIS PERSON | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 79 | Richard Pearson | 8 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 80 | Esther J Pearson | 2 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 81 | Herbert Mcnerey | 48 | Head | Retailer | Michigan |
| 82 | Mamie Mcnerey | 45 | Wife | — | Michigan |
| 83 | Eleanor Mcnerey | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Michigan |
| 84 | Elizabeth Mcnerey | 12 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 85 | Mary J Mcnerey | 8 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 86 | Jay H Kitchen | 43 | Head | Salesman | Michigan |
| 87 | Beatrice G Kitchen | 43 | Wife | — | New York State |
| 88 | Leona L Kitchen | 16 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 89 | George Ferrand | 36 | Head | Furnace Tender | England |
| 90 | Caroline Ferrand | 35 | Wife | — | England |
| 91 | George L Ferrand | 13 | Son | — | England |
| 92 | Isabelle A Ferrand | 10 | Daughter | — | England |
| 93 | Charles S Ferrand | 9 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 94 | Caroline J Ferrand | 5 | Daughter | — | Michigan |
| 95 | William M Ferrand | 3 | Son | — | Michigan |
| 96 | Elmer D Cook | 31 | Head | — | Michigan |
| 97 | Charlotte D Cook | 36 | Wife | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 98 | Arthur Frank Cook | 34 | Brother | Operator | Michigan |
| 99 | Peter Volmari | 75 | Head | Proprietor | Michigan |
| 100 | Minnie Marford | 60 | Servant | Housekeeper | Michigan |
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)