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Martin Nelson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Monroe, New York
Our Model Tree links this Martin Nelson across the 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Monroe, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1879), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 51
b. ~1879
Male
Head
Born: Sweden
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Monroe, New York |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Martin O |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1897 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Furniture Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Township / Ward | Rochester City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1879 |
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 Martin | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Nelson | Head | — | 51 | ~1879 |
| Arthur Budd | Other | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Mary Nelson | Spouse | — | 50 | ~1880 |
| Alice Nelson | Daughter | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Stanley Nelson | Son | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Robert Nelson | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Norman Nelson | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
Census Appearances
1910
Monroe, New …
Head, age 31
Monroe, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 4 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Martin O. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 31 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Year of Immigration | 1892 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Finisher |
| Industry | Chair Factory |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1920
Monroe, New …
Head, age 41
Monroe, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Martin W |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 41 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Year of Immigration | 1886 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Factory |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Year of Naturalization | 1901 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1930
Monroe, New …
Head, age 51
Monroe, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 7 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Martin O |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 51 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1897 |
| Age at First Marriage | 26 |
| Father's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Mother's Birthplace | Sweden |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Furniture Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 8000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
1940
Monroe-County, New …
Head, age 61
Monroe-County, New York · implied b. ~1879 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Martino |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 61 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Sweden |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Rochester |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Monroe |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Occupation | Finisher |
| Industry | Paint Co |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 1250 |
| Highest Grade | 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birthplace (normalized) | sweden |
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Our Model Tree links Martin Nelson across 4 US Census years (1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Martin Nelson
Head · 1930 · age 51 · b. ~1879 · New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Monroe, New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Monroe, New York
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:newyorkcensus00reel1453:1190)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephine M Sullivan | 15 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 2 | John T Sullivan | 38 | Head | Salesman | New York |
| 3 | Ellen E Sullivan | 38 | Wife | — | New York |
| 4 | John T Sullivan | 12 | Son | — | New York |
| 5 | Robert Sullivan | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 6 | Mary R Sullivan | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 7 | Cora M Markham | 60 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Howard V Dumphy | 39 | Head | Telegrapher | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Jessie Dumphy | 35 | Wife | — | New York |
| 10 | John George Kress | 37 | Head | Tailor | New York |
| 11 | Edna Kress | 32 | Wife | — | New York |
| 12 | Edna M Kress | 2 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 13 | Monica R Kress | 0 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 14 | Rupert Reber | 38 | Lodger | Inspector | New York |
| 15 | Irene F Reber | 36 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 16 | Joseph J Wegman | 65 | Head | Proprietor | New York |
| 17 | Augusta M Wegman | 56 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Thomas J Kane | 49 | Head | Structural Engineer | New York |
| 19 | Carrie S Kane | 46 | Wife | — | New York |
| 20 | Mildred E Kane | 25 | Daughter | Clerk (Office) | New York |
| 21 | Madeline E Kane | 24 | Daughter | Clerk (Office) | New York |
| 22 | J Gordon Kane | 22 | Son | Clerk (Office) | New York |
| 23 | Samuel S Landon | 54 | Head | Engineer | New York |
| 24 | Gertrude M Landon | 53 | Wife | Operator | New York |
| 25 | Florence L Landon | 22 | Daughter | Teacher | New York |
| 26 | John S Landon | 18 | Son | Unemployed | New York |
| 27 | Amelia A Simmons | 78 | Mother-in-law | — | England |
| 28 | Martin O Nelson THIS PERSON | 51 | Head | Foreman | Sweden |
| 29 | Mary B Nelson | 50 | Wife | — | New York |
| 30 | Stanley F Nelson | 24 | Son | Taylor | New York |
| 31 | Alice L Nelson | 21 | Daughter | Saleslady | New York |
| 32 | Norman A Nelson | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 33 | Robert Nelson | 10 | Son | — | New York |
| 34 | Arthur W Budd | 19 | Lodger | — | New York |
| 35 | Robert S Burns | 31 | Head | Stationary Engineer | New York |
| 36 | Myrtle S Burns | 26 | Wife | — | New York |
| 37 | Whitney S Yeaple | 36 | Head | Minister | Ohio |
| 38 | Edna M Yeaple | 34 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 39 | Whitney S Jr Yeaple | 9 | Son | — | New York |
| 40 | Beverly J Yeaple | 3 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 41 | Paul T Zimmerman | 33 | Head | Claim Adjuster | New Jersey |
| 42 | Bertha C Zimmerman | 30 | Wife | — | Maryland |
| 43 | William P Zimmerman | 5 | Son | — | New York |
| 44 | Curtis G Beardsley | 31 | Head | Clerk (Office) | New York |
| 45 | Ethel S Beardsley | 29 | Wife | Dressmaker | New York |
| 46 | Muriel M Beardsley | 6 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 47 | Frank P Kieth | 33 | Head | Engineer | Illinois |
| 48 | Nora E Kieth | 29 | Wife | — | Wisconsin |
| 49 | Joseph R Holenstein | 45 | Head | City Policeman | New York |
| 50 | Mary F Holenstein | 45 | Wife | Saleslady | Ireland |
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)