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John Wells — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Josephine, Oregon
Our Model Tree links this John Wells across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Josephine, Oregon (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1905), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 25
b. ~1905
Male
Son
Born: Oregon
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Josephine, Oregon |
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Highway |
| Class of Worker | 4X71 |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Township / Ward | Selma Precinct Township 38 |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1905 |
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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to John | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Wells | Head | — | 57 | ~1873 |
| John Wells | Son | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| James Wells | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Kenneth Wells | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Ruth Wells | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Harold Wells | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Belle Wells | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Josephine, Oregon
Son, age 15
Josephine, Oregon · implied b. ~1905 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 15 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
1930
Josephine, Oregon
Son, age 25
Josephine, Oregon · implied b. ~1905 — 7 household members
| Surname | Wells |
| Given Name | John H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 25 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Oregon |
| Father's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Mother's Birthplace | Oregon |
| Occupation | Truck Driver |
| Industry | Highway |
| Class of Worker | 4X71 |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Oregon |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | oregon |
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 Wells across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Josephine, Oregon, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
John Wells
Son · 1930 · age 25 · b. ~1905 · Oregon
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Sibling
Harold Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ruth Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Kenneth Wells
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
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 — Josephine, Oregon
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1930 US Federal Census — Josephine, Oregon
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus1943unit:0687)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Joe Parker | 18 | nephew | Laborer | Utah |
| 52 | James A Archibald | 41 | Head | Farmer | Arkansas |
| 53 | Veda H Archibald | 34 | wife | None | Michigan |
| 54 | Herbert F Tycer | 35 | Head | Farmer | California |
| 55 | Ruth D Tycer | 31 | wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 56 | William C Tycer | 10 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 57 | Norma E Tycer | 8 | Daughter | None | California |
| 58 | Helen F Tycer | 6 | Daughter | None | Oregon |
| 59 | Ellis C Tycer | 3 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 60 | Paul D Tycer | 1 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 61 | Jess Roup | 42 | Head | Miner | Oregon |
| 62 | Oscar Burke | 49 | Lodger | Miner | Arkansas |
| 63 | Roy Wells | 47 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 64 | Marion F Wells | 32 | wife | None | Minnesota |
| 65 | Milo R Wells | 6 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 66 | Thomas J Tycer | 63 | Lodger | Laborer | Oregon |
| 67 | George L Wells | 57 | Head | Farmer | Ohio |
| 68 | Belle H Wells | 48 | wife | None | Oregon |
| 69 | John H Wells THIS PERSON | 25 | Son | Truck Driver | Oregon |
| 70 | Ruth C Wells | 18 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 71 | Kenneth G Wells | 15 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 72 | James N Wells | 11 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 73 | Harold H Wells | 7 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 74 | Edward F Tycer | 59 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 75 | Jennie G Tycer | 46 | wife | None | Ohio |
| 76 | Ronald G Tycer | 21 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 77 | Kate M Tycer | 19 | Daughter | None | Oregon |
| 78 | Veda Tycer | 17 | Daughter | None | Oregon |
| 79 | Francis L Barrett | 65 | Head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 80 | Pearl E Barrett | 54 | wife | None | Kansas |
| 81 | Arthur J Barrett | 27 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 82 | Melvina Everhart | 85 | mother-in-law | None | Indiana |
| 83 | Ed M Block | 47 | Head | Salesman | California |
| 84 | Herman Lusthye | 70 | Head | Miner | Germany |
| 85 | A Rindflliam | 48 | Head | Miner | Oregon |
| 86 | Lawrence A Rindflliam | 16 | Son | Laborer | Oregon |
| 87 | Sidney Jacques | 57 | Head | Farmer | Oregon |
| 88 | Mary E Jacques | 58 | wife | None | Montana |
| 89 | Richard H Sowell | 48 | Head | Truck Driver | Oregon |
| 90 | Ethel Sowell | 41 | wife | None | Oregon |
| 91 | Linden D Sowell | 20 | Son | Teacher | Oregon |
| 92 | Alton E Sowell | 16 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 93 | Mildred M Sowell | 13 | Daughter | None | Oregon |
| 94 | Edward D Sowell | 12 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 95 | Jack R Sowell | 4 | Son | None | Oregon |
| 96 | Walter W Koch | 40 | Head | Logger | Ohio |
| 97 | Arminta O Koch | 32 | wife | None | Ohio |
| 98 | Kula A Simpson | 13 | Daughter | None | Ohio |
| 99 | Jay H Koch | 33 | Brother | Mechanic | Ohio |
| 100 | Walter Smith | 67 | Head | Mechanic | Missouri |
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)