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Michael Murphy — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Essex, New Jersey
Our Model Tree links this Michael Murphy across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Essex, New Jersey (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Katherine & Patrick — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: New Jersey
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Essex, New Jersey |
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Newark City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Newark City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Michael | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Murphy | Daughter | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Mary Murphy | Daughter | — | 30 | ~1900 |
| Katherine Murphy | Head | — | 62 | ~1868 |
| Gerald Murphy | Son | — | 28 | ~1902 |
| Michael Murphy | Son | — | 26 | ~1904 |
Census Appearances
1910
Essex, New …
Son, age 6
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1904 — 7 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Michael M |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 6 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1920
Essex, New …
Son, age 17
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1903 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Industry | Varnish Mfg |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
1930
Essex, New …
Son, age 26
Essex, New Jersey · implied b. ~1904 — 5 household members
| Surname | Murphy |
| Given Name | Michael |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Newark City |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new jersey |
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 Michael Murphy across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Essex, New Jersey, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Katherine Murphy (~0.92 confidence) and father Patrick Murphy (~0.92 confidence) and mother Catharine Murphy (~0.92 confidence) and mother Katherine Murphy (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Katherine Murphy
b. ~1868
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Patrick Murphy
b. ~1874
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Catharine Murphy
b. ~1875
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Katherine Murphy
b. ~1878
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Michael Murphy
Son · 1930 · age 26 · b. ~1904 · New Jersey
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Sibling
Margaret Murphy
Sibling · 1930 · age 24
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gerald Murphy
Sibling · 1930 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Murphy
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 — Essex, New Jersey
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1930 US Federal Census — Essex, New Jersey
Page Contents
44 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:newjerseycensus00reel1335:0960)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary Genovese | 48 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 52 | Joseph Genovese | 25 | Son | Chauffeur | New Jersey |
| 53 | Anthony Genovese | 16 | Son | Helper | New Jersey |
| 54 | Frank Genovese | 14 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 55 | Angelo Gardner | 51 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 56 | Anita Gardner | 25 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 57 | Anthony Gardner | 17 | Son | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 58 | Gerald Gardner | 23 | Son | Policeman | New Jersey |
| 59 | Katherine Murphy | 62 | Head | — | Ireland |
| 60 | Gerald Murphy | 28 | Son | Carpenter | New Jersey |
| 61 | Michael Murphy THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Mechanic | New Jersey |
| 62 | Mary Murphy | 30 | Daughter | Clerk | New Jersey |
| 63 | Margaret Murphy | 24 | Daughter | Operator | New Jersey |
| 64 | Theodore Johnson | 54 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Isabelle Johnson | 45 | Wife | Housework | So Carolina |
| 66 | Peter Brazas | 45 | Head | Chef | Greece |
| 67 | Tella Brazas | 37 | Wife | — | Greece |
| 68 | Patie Brazas | 63 | Boarder | Dealer | Greece |
| 69 | Frank Pucillo | 26 | Head | Bricklayer | New Jersey |
| 70 | Josephine Pucillo | 22 | Wife | — | New Jersey |
| 71 | Patrick Pucillo | 2 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 72 | Frank Pucillo | 1 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 73 | Marie De Donato | 57 | Head | — | Italy |
| 74 | Angelina De Donato | 23 | Daughter | Dressmaker | New Jersey |
| 75 | Frank De Donato | 18 | Son | Presser | New Jersey |
| 76 | Daniel Miller | 50 | Head | Laborer | So Carolina |
| 77 | Julia Miller | 33 | Wife | Housework | Florida |
| 78 | Emma Miller | 20 | Daughter | Housework | New Jersey |
| 79 | James Marten | 36 | Head | Construction | So Carolina |
| 80 | Sarah Marten | 34 | Wife | Maid | So Carolina |
| 81 | Phillip Cintron | 42 | Head | Paper Cutter | Italy |
| 82 | Jennie Cintron | 34 | Wife | — | New York |
| 83 | John Cintron | 11 | Son | — | New York |
| 84 | Marcella Cintron | 9 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 85 | Phillip Cintron | 7 | Son | — | New York |
| 86 | Joseph Caruso | 31 | Head | Trucker | New Jersey |
| 87 | Marie Caruso | 29 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 88 | Jennie Caruso | 9 | Daughter | — | New Jersey |
| 89 | Joseph Jr Caruso | 4 | Son | — | New Jersey |
| 90 | William Carter | 24 | Head | Helper | Virginia |
| 91 | Juanita Carter | 22 | Wife | Housework | Virginia |
| 92 | Gloria Carter | 2 | Daughter | — | Virginia |
| 93 | Wilford Johnson | 18 | Bro-in-law | Porter | Virginia |
| 94 | Here Ends | None | ENUMERATION | Plasterer | — |
Related Census Records
Pedigree Summary
Michael + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)