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John Scanlon — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this John Scanlon 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 | Scanlon |
| Given Name | John F |
| 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 | Irish Free State |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Scanlon | Son | — | 20 | ~1910 |
| Rita Scanlon | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| John Scanlon | Son | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| Richard Scanlon | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Mary Scanlon | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Samuel Scanlon | Head | — | 53 | ~1877 |
| Elizabeth Scanlon | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Margaret Scanlon | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Margaret Scanlon | Other | — | 52 | ~1878 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 23
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1907 — 9 household members
| Surname | Scanlon |
| Given Name | John F |
| 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 | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts
Head, age 35
Suffolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1905 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Scanlan |
| Given Name | John |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 35 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Boston city |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Suffolk |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Trucking Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 881 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| 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 Scanlon across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Scanlon
Son · 1930 · age 23 · b. ~1907 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Mary Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rita Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Richard Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elizabeth Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Margaret Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Samuel Scanlon
Sibling · 1930 · age 20
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:massachusettscensus00reel943:0329)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Hennessey | 38 | Head | Longshoreman | Connecticut |
| 2 | Nora M Hennessey | 37 | wife-H | None | Irish Free State |
| 3 | Helen J Hennessey | 15 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Eugene J Hennessey | 13 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 5 | William F Hennessey | 10 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 6 | Joseph M Hennessey | 6 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Theresa M Hennessey | 4 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 8 | John E Reedy | 40 | boarder | None | Irish Free State |
| 9 | Mary E Light | 28 | Head-HR | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Alice G Robinson | 43 | Head-HR | Telephone Operator | Maine |
| 11 | Harold L Robinson | 16 | son | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Annie Mahoney | 49 | Head-HR | Errand Boy | Irish Free State |
| 13 | William J Mahoney | 24 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 14 | Joseph S Griffin | 32 | Head-R | Chauffeur | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Samuel Scanlon | 53 | Head | Fireman | Irish Free State |
| 16 | Margaret Scanlon | 52 | wife-H | Harness Cleaner | Irish Free State |
| 17 | John F Scanlon THIS PERSON | 23 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Samuel J Scanlon | 20 | son | Enlisted | Massachusetts |
| 19 | Mary H Scanlon | 18 | daughter | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 20 | Margaret Scanlon | 17 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Elizabeth Scanlon | 12 | daughter | Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Richard Scanlon | 11 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 23 | Rita Scanlon | 6 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Michael Gubino | 37 | Head-R | None | Italy |
| 25 | Mary H Gubino | 39 | wife-H | Glass Packer | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Mary Gubino | 14 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Lawrence Gubino | 14 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Frederick Gubino | 4 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Elizabeth Broderick | 52 | Head-HR | None | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Cornelius Broderick | 44 | nephew | Linen Dyer | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Henry J Russell | 55 | Head-R | Propeller | Michigan |
| 32 | Bessie Russell | 43 | wife-H | Spring Maker (Center) | Irish Free State |
| 33 | Grace P Russell | 13 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Henry J Russell | 10 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Albert J Russell | 8 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Margaret M Russell | 4 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 37 | William J Legnan | 39 | Head-R | None | New York |
| 38 | Margaret M Legnan | 35 | wife-H | Cable Splicer | Irish Free State |
| 39 | Mary A Legnan | 15 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Ellen F Legnan | 12 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Dorothy M Legnan | 5 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Irene G Legnan | 2 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 43 | James H Legnan | 74 | father | None | New York |
| 44 | Walter S Fields | 29 | Head | None | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Alice E Fields | 26 | wife-H | Fireman | Connecticut |
| 46 | Harriet E Fields | 2 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 47 | Walter S Jr Fields | 1 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 48 | Edwin R Davis | 25 | lodger | None | New York |
| 49 | Harriet F Davis | 25 | lodger | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Roger W Dwyer | 31 | lodger | Bookkeeper | 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)