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John Berger — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Washington, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this John Berger across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Washington, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1923), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 7
b. ~1923
Male
Son
Born: Minnesota
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Washington, Minnesota |
| Surname | Berger |
| Given Name | John F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Township / Ward | Village Of Bayport |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1923 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Berger | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| John Berger | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Maude Berger | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1891 |
| Phyllis Berger | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Helen Berger | Daughter | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Raymond Berger | Head | — | 37 | ~1893 |
Census Appearances
1930
Washington, Minnesota
Son, age 7
Washington, Minnesota · implied b. ~1923 — 6 household members
| Surname | Berger |
| Given Name | John F. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1940
Washington-County, Minnesota
Son, age 17
Washington-County, Minnesota · implied b. ~1923 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Burger |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Bayport Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Washington |
| Occupation | Waiter |
| Industry | Private Tavern |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 200 |
| Highest Grade | Hs 4 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 John Berger across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Berger
Son · 1930 · age 7 · b. ~1923 · Minnesota
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Sibling
Helen Berger
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phyllis Berger
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lois Berger
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
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 — Washington, Minnesota
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1930 US Federal Census — Washington, Minnesota
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:minnesotacensus00reel1134:0039)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven E. Danielson | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 2 | Raymond H. Berger | 37 | Head | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 3 | Maude Berger | 39 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 4 | Helen M. Berger | 13 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 5 | Lois R. Berger | 12 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 6 | Phyllis M. Berger | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 7 | John F. Berger THIS PERSON | 7 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 8 | Theodore Wolff | 54 | Head | Yard Manager | Minnesota |
| 9 | Elizabeth Wolff | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | Irvin B. Wolff | 24 | Son | Manager | Minnesota |
| 11 | Emmett L. Wolff | 17 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 12 | Robert S. Mollier | 71 | Head | Cl. Fisherman | Minnesota |
| 13 | Jessie B. Mollier | 38 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 14 | Harry J. Thompson | 26 | Head | Common Laborer | Minnesota |
| 15 | Ruth M. Thompson | 21 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 16 | Ferdinand Toussaint | 53 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Belgium |
| 17 | Mary Toussaint | 54 | Wife | — | Belgium |
| 18 | Katherine Colbrath | 67 | Head | — | Illinois |
| 19 | John Vollhuber | 40 | Son-in-law | Agent | Minnesota |
| 20 | Mary Vollhuber | 37 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 21 | Wylm Vollhuber | 3 | Grandson | — | Minnesota |
| 22 | Conrad Casperson | 54 | Head | Laborer | Norway |
| 23 | Jessie Casperson | 46 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 24 | Fred J. Casperson | 19 | Son | Laborer | Minnesota |
| 25 | Jennie E. Casperson | 16 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 26 | Rose M. Casperson | 10 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 27 | Raymond Casperson | 13 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 28 | Myron Casperson | 9 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 29 | Edward Paul | 30 | Head | Machine Operator | Wisconsin |
| 30 | Grace M. Paul | 27 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 31 | Roger E. Paul | 5 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 32 | Marion J. Paul | 3 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 33 | August Anderson | 71 | Father-in-law | Mail Carrier | Sweden |
| 34 | John Chicous | 30 | Head | Shoe Repairing | Greece |
| 35 | Sophie Chicous | 30 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 36 | Chris Chicous | 9 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 37 | Mary Chicous | 7 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 38 | Stella Chicous | 5 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 39 | Elaine Chicous | 1 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 40 | Peter Stenlund | 75 | Head | Salesman | Sweden |
| 41 | Anna Stenlund | 67 | Wife | — | Sweden |
| 42 | Archie W. Stenlund | 43 | Son | Salesman | Minnesota |
| 43 | Florence E. Stenlund | 41 | Daughter | Saleswoman | Minnesota |
| 44 | William Huss | 79 | Head | Baker | Wisconsin |
| 45 | Ada Huss | 50 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
| 46 | Warren W. Huss | 18 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 47 | John P. Huss | 17 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 48 | Ralph E. Huss | 12 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 49 | Ole S. Hagen | 51 | Head | Bundler | Norway |
| 50 | Agnes G. Hagen | 50 | Wife | — | Minnesota |
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)