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John Riley — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Riley across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents John & Patrick — first a son (b.~1903), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 27
b. ~1903
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Shipper |
| Industry | Shoe Factory 6939 |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Shipper |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1903 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Riley | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1900 |
| John Riley | Head | — | 72 | ~1858 |
| John Riley | Son | — | 27 | ~1903 |
Census Appearances
1910
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 6
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1904 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 17
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Shipper |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 27
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1903 — 3 household members
| Surname | Riley |
| Given Name | John A. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 27 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Shipper |
| Industry | Shoe Factory 6939 |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| 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 Riley across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Suffolk, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father John Riley (~0.92 confidence) and father Patrick Riley (~0.92 confidence) and father John Riley (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Riley (~0.92 confidence) and mother Mary Riley (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 5 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
John Riley
b. ~1858
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Patrick Riley
b. ~1871
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
John Riley
b. ~1868
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Riley
b. ~1871
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Mary Riley
b. ~1865
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
John Riley
Son · 1930 · age 27 · b. ~1903 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Blake Riley
Sibling · 1930 · age 30
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
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel953:0991)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth L. Leonard | 43 | Wife | None | Ireland |
| 2 | Mary E. Leonard | 15 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 3 | John J. Leonard | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 4 | William Leonard | 12 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Helen Leonard | 10 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Catherine Leonard | 6 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 7 | George A. Kane | 38 | Head | Roofer | Canada-English |
| 8 | Jennie E. Kane | 61 | Mother | None | Canada-English |
| 9 | Patrick R. Kane | 30 | Brother | Roofer | Canada-English |
| 10 | Ada M. Kane | 26 | Sister | None | Canada-English |
| 11 | John J. Neil | 43 | Head | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Ethel G. Neil | 39 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 13 | Margaret C. Neil | 19 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 14 | John H. Neil | 15 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Margaret E. Lyons | 70 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 16 | Agnes T. Lyons | 30 | Daughter | Stenographer | New Hampshire |
| 17 | Ellen O'Brien | 64 | Boarder | None | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John H. Wilson | 55 | Head | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Louisa M. Wilson | 50 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Eunice M. Wilson | 16 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Mabel Bancroft | 42 | Head | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 22 | Patrick Foley | 24 | Brother | Auto Mechanic | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Frank E. Hill | 65 | Head | Gate-Man | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Annie Hill | 56 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Leonard E. Hill | 14 | Son | None | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Mary Hardiman | 63 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 27 | Thomas F. Hardiman | 34 | Son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Mary C. Hardiman | 33 | Daughter | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Sadie V. Hardiman | 24 | Daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Thomas J. Palfrey | 40 | Boarder | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 31 | John J. Flynn | 34 | Head | Papercutter | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Nora V. Flynn | 32 | Wife | Packer | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Elin E. Rosengren | 47 | Head | None | Sweden |
| 34 | Herman L. Nilson | 30 | Head | Repairer | Sweden |
| 35 | Astrid V. Nilson | 32 | Wife | None | Sweden |
| 36 | Sigurd Lindsten | 27 | Boarder | Painter | Sweden |
| 37 | Margaret E. Malcomes | 62 | Head | None | Maine |
| 38 | Etta M. Malcomes | 40 | Daughter | Manager | Massachusetts |
| 39 | James R. Forsyth | 50 | Head | Elevator Man | Canada-English |
| 40 | Harriett D. Forsyth | 51 | Wife | None | Canada-English |
| 41 | Annie E. Forsyth | 22 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Massachusetts |
| 42 | John G. Killeen | 62 | Head | Fireman | Maine |
| 43 | Ellen L. Killeen | 55 | Wife | None | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Edward C. Killeen | 28 | Son | Officer | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Eleanor L. Killeen | 19 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Elizabeth M. Maloney | 40 | Aunt | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Stephen J. Maloney | 26 | Nephew | Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 48 | John Riley | 72 | Head | None | Ireland |
| 49 | Blake Marie A. Riley | 30 | Daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 50 | John A. Riley THIS PERSON | 27 | Son | Shipper | Massachusetts |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
John + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 5 parents
~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)
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)