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James Perkins — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Marion, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this James Perkins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Kentucky
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Missouri |
| Surname | Perkins |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Short Line RR |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3150 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Link Subdivision |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Perkins | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Esther Perkins | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| James Perkins | Head | — | 51 | ~1879 |
| Jack Nelson | Other | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Edgar Raithel | Other | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Roy Perkins | Son | — | 29 | ~1901 |
| Joseph Perkins | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Susan Perkins | Spouse | — | 52 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Missouri
Head, age 41
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1879 — 9 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Perkins |
| Given Name | James B |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Edge Setter |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1930
Marion, Missouri
Head, age 51
Marion, Missouri · implied b. ~1879 — 8 household members
| Surname | Perkins |
| Given Name | James B. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kentucky |
| Occupation | Inspector |
| Industry | Short Line RR |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 3150 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
1940
Marion-County, Missouri
Other, age 61
Marion-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1879 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | PERKINS |
| Given Name | JAMES B |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Kentucky |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Mason |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | Shoe worker |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Highest Grade | G 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Kentucky |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kentucky |
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Our Model Tree links James Perkins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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James Perkins
Head · 1930 · age 51 · b. ~1879 · Missouri
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Missouri
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Missouri
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:missouricensus00reel1212:0011)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James B. Perkins THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Inspector | Kentucky |
| 2 | Susan J. Perkins | 52 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | Roy J. Perkins | 29 | Son | Yard Clerk | Missouri |
| 4 | Esther E. Perkins | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 5 | Ella L. Perkins | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 6 | Joseph W. Perkins | 13 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 7 | Jack D. Nelson | 9 | Grandson | — | Missouri |
| 8 | Edgar R. Raithel | 18 | Boarder | — | Missouri |
| 9 | Dewey M. Walter | 31 | Head | Cutter | Missouri |
| 10 | Madeline L. Walter | 28 | Wife | White Machinist | Missouri |
| 11 | Albert E. Walter | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 12 | Marjorie L. Walter | 5 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 13 | Clarence J. Miper | 34 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 14 | Marie Miper | 26 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 15 | Juanita M. Miper | 6 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 16 | Donald W. Miper | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 17 | William T. Walkley | 33 | Head | Weighter | Missouri |
| 18 | Florence J. Walkley | 32 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 19 | Helen L. Walkley | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 20 | Stanley W. Walkley | 5 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Delia E. Lampson | 21 | Head | Sole Rounder | Iowa |
| 22 | Francis M. Lampson | 20 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 23 | Bonnie J. Lampson | 1 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 24 | John H. Barker | 38 | Head | Car Inspector | Indiana |
| 25 | Grace G. Barker | 38 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 26 | Goldie M. Barker | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 27 | Dorothy L. Barker | 8 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 28 | John J. Bent | 28 | Head | Shoe Sorter | Missouri |
| 29 | Zelma Bent | 25 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 30 | James W. Bent | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 31 | James S. Whillock | 40 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 32 | Madge M. Whillock | 38 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Leslie M. Whillock | 29 | Brother | Heeler | Missouri |
| 34 | Ida M. Whillock | 63 | Mother | — | Missouri |
| 35 | Clifton B. Dunn | 34 | Head | Motorman | Missouri |
| 36 | Ada Dunn | 33 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | Dorothy J. Dunn | 9 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 38 | Leslie S. Dunn | 7 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 39 | John H. Dunn | 1 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 40 | James C. Dunn | 0 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 41 | Thomas G. Stephens | 52 | Head | Car Inspector | Kentucky |
| 42 | Thomas G. Jr. Stephens | 20 | Son | Clerk | Missouri |
| 43 | Eunice E. Stephens | 14 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 44 | Evelyn Stephens | 3 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 45 | Joseph E. Gentry | 64 | Head | Painter | Missouri |
| 46 | Lilly B. Gentry | 53 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 47 | James C. Gentry | 23 | Son | Heel Trimmer | Missouri |
| 48 | William D. Thompson | 25 | Head | Shoe Heeler | Missouri |
| 49 | Freda M. Thompson | 24 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Madeline S. Thompson | 11 | Sister | — | 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)