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John Nichols — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Broome, New York
Our Model Tree links this John Nichols across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Broome, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1872), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 58
b. ~1872
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Broome, New York |
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Binghamton City |
| 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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Nichols | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| Dorothy Nichols | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| John Nichols | Head | — | 58 | ~1872 |
| Cora Nichols | Spouse | — | 54 | ~1876 |
Census Appearances
1910
Broome, New …
Head, age 38
Broome, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | John E |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Years Married | 6 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Organ Maker |
| Industry | Organ Factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1920
Broome, New …
Head, age 48
Broome, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Cigarmaker |
| Industry | factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Broome, New …
Head, age 58
Broome, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 4 household members
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | John J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Shoe Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 30 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1940
Broome-County, New …
Other, age 68
Broome-County, New York · implied b. ~1872 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nichols |
| Given Name | John C. |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Binghamton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Broome |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 42 |
| Income (1939) | 832 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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John Nichols
Head · 1930 · age 58 · b. ~1872 · New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Broome, New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Broome, New York
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:newyorkcensus00reel1407:0373)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marie Dow | 11 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 2 | Helen Dow | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 3 | Francis Dow | 8 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 4 | Grant Baty | 64 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 5 | Jennie Baty | 63 | Wife | — | New York |
| 6 | Ray H. Ellsworth | 38 | Head | Clerk | New York |
| 7 | Edna L. Ellsworth | 36 | Wife | — | New York |
| 8 | Margaret Lang | 68 | Head | — | England |
| 9 | Jesse E. Petrie | 42 | Son-in-law | Com. Trav. | New York |
| 10 | Sarah E. Petrie | 42 | Wife | — | England |
| 11 | Edward E. Suntley | 55 | Head | Machinist | New York |
| 12 | Minnie M. Suntley | 56 | Wife | — | New York |
| 13 | Alice A. Curie | 72 | Head | — | Connecticut |
| 14 | James T. Holloran | 54 | Son-in-law | Inspector | New York |
| 15 | Jennie M. Holloran | 49 | Wife | Clerk | New York |
| 16 | George T. Holloran | 23 | Son | Stereotyper | New York |
| 17 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 18 | Harold Soden | 39 | Head | Baker | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Marguerite Soden | 25 | Wife | Operator | New York |
| 20 | Jacob Quelling | 67 | Head | Chair Maker | New York |
| 21 | Marie Quelling | 66 | Wife | — | New York |
| 22 | Walter L. Moore | 55 | Roomer | Iron Molder | New York |
| 23 | Julia S. Moore | 57 | Roomer | — | New York |
| 24 | Fred S. Haight | 54 | Head | Superintendent | New York |
| 25 | Maud Haight | 49 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 26 | Abraham E. Falla | 51 | Head | Mechanic | New York |
| 27 | Jennie J. Falla | 50 | Wife | Saleswoman | New York |
| 28 | George L. Maker | 25 | Head | Operator | New York |
| 29 | Helen E. Maker | 22 | Sister | Operator | New York |
| 30 | Edward E. Gay | 69 | Head | Custodian | New York |
| 31 | Alice A. Gay | 59 | Wife | — | New York |
| 32 | Deborah Gay | 26 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 33 | Gilbert E. Gay | 21 | Son | Engineer | New York |
| 34 | Jesse Carey | 58 | Head | Shoemaker | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Margaret Carey | 59 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Quienton Carey | 34 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | New York |
| 37 | Robert J. Carey | 24 | Son | Brakeman | New York |
| 38 | Guienton Carey | 13 | Grandson | — | New York |
| 39 | John J. Nichols THIS PERSON | 58 | Head | Janitor | Maine |
| 40 | Cora A. Nichols | 54 | Wife | — | New York |
| 41 | Elizabeth Nichols | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | New York |
| 42 | Dorothy Nichols | 23 | Daughter | Billing Clerk | New York |
| 43 | Ernest Mattoni | 70 | Head | Proprietor | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Sarah J. Mattoni | 65 | Wife | — | New York |
| 45 | George E. Cower | 60 | Head | Stationary | New York |
| 46 | Christina Cower | 21 | Wife | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | John J. Cower | 24 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William J. Cower | 26 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Elizabeth Stack | 17 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 50 | Charles F. Murphy | 37 | Head | Painter | Pennsylvania |
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)