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Patrick Sullivan — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Erie, New York
Our Model Tree links this Patrick Sullivan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Erie, New York (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1870), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 60
b. ~1870
Male
Head
Born: New York
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Erie, New York |
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
| Township / Ward | Buffalo City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1870 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Patrick | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sullivan | Head | — | 60 | ~1870 |
| Rose Sullivan | Other | — | 53 | ~1877 |
| Joseph Sullivan | Son | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| Paul Sullivan | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, New …
Head, age 49
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1871 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Father's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Foreman |
| Industry | Shoe Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1930
Erie, New …
Head, age 60
Erie, New York · implied b. ~1870 — 4 household members
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | United States |
| Mother's Birthplace | United States |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 5000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
1940
Erie-County, New …
Other, age 69
Erie-County, New York · implied b. ~1871 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Sullivan |
| Given Name | Patrick |
| Relationship to Head | Father |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | New York |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Kenmore Village |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Erie |
| Highest Grade | S-5 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | new york |
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Our Model Tree links Patrick Sullivan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Patrick Sullivan
Head · 1930 · age 60 · b. ~1870 · New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Erie, New York
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1930 US Federal Census — Erie, New York
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:newyorkcensus00reel1423:0281)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Richard L. Fricke | 8 | Son | — | New York |
| 52 | Fred A. Blaufuss | 55 | Head | Cattle-Buyer | New York |
| 53 | Julia M. Blaufuss | 49 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 54 | Charlotte Blaufuss | 27 | Daughter | Typist | New York |
| 55 | William Blaufuss | 57 | Brother | Laboring | New York |
| 56 | John P. Kelly | 54 | Head | Civil Engin. | New York |
| 57 | Frances M. Kelly | 48 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 58 | David Kelly | 22 | Son | Clerk | New York |
| 59 | Harold Nelson | 44 | Head | Superviser | New York |
| 60 | Kathleen M. Nelson | 38 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 61 | Patrick J. Sullivan THIS PERSON | 60 | Head | — | New York |
| 62 | Rose S. Sullivan | 53 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 63 | Joseph T. Sullivan | 25 | Son | Auto-Repair | New York |
| 64 | Paul M. Sullivan | 19 | Son | Electrician | New York |
| 65 | Maurice Duerger | 31 | Head | Yard-Master | New York |
| 66 | Mildred Duerger | 31 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 67 | Jack M. Duerger | 1 | Son | — | New York |
| 68 | Jessie Duerger | 57 | Mother-law | — | New York |
| 69 | Isabelle Van Voor | 23 | Niece | Clerk | New York |
| 70 | Catherine P. Pies | 79 | Head | — | New York |
| 71 | George Pies | 57 | Son | Broker- | New York |
| 72 | Nellie P. Pies | 45 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 73 | Frank P. Pies | 40 | Son | Mail-Carrier | New York |
| 74 | Barry J. Piggot | 76 | Head | — | Northern Ireland |
| 75 | Matilda Piggot | 73 | Wife-H | — | Northern Ireland |
| 76 | Joseph Piggot | 40 | Son | Boiler-Maker | New York |
| 77 | Jessie Piggot | 36 | Daughter | Clerk | New York |
| 78 | Harry Piggot | 33 | Son | Fireman | New York |
| 79 | John W. Ryan | 57 | Head | Sawyer | New York |
| 80 | Mary P. Ryan | 57 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 81 | John W. Ryan | 24 | Son | — | New York |
| 82 | Robert E. Ryan | 23 | Son | Bond-Boy | New York |
| 83 | Linus P. Keefe | 38 | Head | Baggage-Master | New York |
| 84 | Helen P. Keefe | 34 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 85 | Charles D. Guenther | 49 | Head | Interior Decorator | New York |
| 86 | Myra Guenther | 44 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 87 | Charles D. Guenther | 17 | Son | — | New York |
| 88 | James M. Connors | 53 | Head-H | — | New York |
| 89 | August Bosse | 59 | Head | Engineer | New York |
| 90 | Martha C. Bosse | 55 | Wife-H | — | Canada-Eng. |
| 91 | Robert S. Bosse | 27 | Son | Auditor | New York |
| 92 | Melva Bosse | 20 | Daughter-law | — | New York |
| 93 | Howard Bosse | 21 | Son | Helper | New York |
| 94 | George T. Bryant | 47 | Head | — | New York |
| 95 | Olive M. Bryant | 43 | Wife-H | Beautician | New York |
| 96 | Frank T. Bryant | 13 | Son | — | New York |
| 97 | Alton G. Wilson | 61 | Head | Conductor | New York |
| 98 | Minnie M. Wilson | 58 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 99 | Norman J. Pies | 41 | Head | Operator | New York |
| 100 | Mary Pies | 41 | Wife-H | — | New York |
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)