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John Pearson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Pearson across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1907), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 23
b. ~1907
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Township / Ward | City Of Boston |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1907 |
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 John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pearson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Lillian Pearson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Helen Pearson | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Michael Pearson | Head | — | 50 | ~1880 |
| Fred'K Mullens | Other | — | 27 | ~1903 |
| James Pearson | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Thomas Pearson | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| John Pearson | Son | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Susan Pearson | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 23
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1907 — 9 household members
| Surname | Pearson |
| Given Name | John J |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 33
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1907 — 40 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Parsons |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Inmate |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 33 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Hours Worked | 0 |
| Income (1939) | 0 |
| Highest Grade | H 1 |
| 1935 Residence | Massachusetts |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Pearson across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Pearson
Son · 1930 · age 23 · b. ~1907 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Mary Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lillian Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Pearson
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
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 — Suffolk, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
49 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel955:0632)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Caroline Morlock | 16 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 52 | Mabel R Morlock | 13 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Florence S Morlock | 11 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Charles A Morlock | 2 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Charles A Eslander | 51 | Head | — | Sweden |
| 56 | Sophie Eslander | 50 | wife | — | Finland |
| 57 | William Johnson | 49 | Head | — | Finland |
| 58 | George Padelford | 40 | Head | — | England |
| 59 | Edward Sullivan | 55 | Head | Machinist | Canada-English |
| 60 | Eleanor Sullivan | 55 | wife | — | Canada-English |
| 61 | Marion Sullivan | 27 | daughter | Comptometer Op | Massachusetts |
| 62 | Mildred Sullivan | 25 | daughter | Office Work | Massachusetts |
| 63 | Salat D'Ambrosio | 44 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 64 | Teresa D'Ambrosio | 40 | wife | — | Italy |
| 65 | Nicholas D'Ambrosio | 16 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Jeanette D'Ambrosio | 14 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 67 | Mary D'Ambrosio | 12 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 68 | Rose D'Ambrosio | 11 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 69 | John D'Ambrosio | 8 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Mark B Deverault | 50 | Head | Carpenter | Canada-English |
| 71 | Annie F Deverault | 41 | wife | — | Canada-English |
| 72 | Edward J Deverault | 16 | son | Errand Boy | Massachusetts |
| 73 | Irene M Deverault | 14 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 74 | Harold S Deverault | 12 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Marie C Deverault | 10 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Cecilia M Deverault | 8 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Roy W Deverault | 5 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Herbert J Deverault | 3 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Alfred Deverault | 1 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Michael J Pearson | 50 | Head | Upholsterer | Irish Free State |
| 81 | Susan J Pearson | 47 | wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 82 | John J Pearson THIS PERSON | 23 | son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Mary J Pearson | 21 | daughter | Waitress | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Helen A Pearson | 17 | daughter | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Lillian Pearson | 15 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | James P Pearson | 13 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Thomas F Pearson | 10 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Fred'K D Mullens | 27 | boarder | Painter'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 89 | Emilio R Casanova | 44 | Head | Architect | Italy |
| 90 | John Casanova | 46 | brother | Artist | Italy |
| 91 | Sophia Casanova | 74 | mother | — | Germany |
| 92 | Richard Hagbom | 67 | Head | Carpenter | Canada-English |
| 93 | Josephine Hagbom | 58 | wife | — | Canada-English |
| 94 | Robert J Hagbom | 21 | son | Repairing | Massachusetts |
| 95 | Evelyn Hagbom | 14 | daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Ludvig M Johansson | 53 | Head | Foreman | Norway |
| 97 | Maren J Johansson | 53 | wife | — | Norway |
| 98 | Frederick L Johansson | 15 | son | — | Massachusetts |
| 99 | Stanley N Johansson | 12 | son | — | 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)