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Ralph Nelson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Saline, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Ralph Nelson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Saline, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1911), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 19
b. ~1911
Male
Son
Born: Kansas
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Saline, Kansas |
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Salina City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1911 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ralph | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Nelson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Ralph Nelson | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Elaine Nelson | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Helen Nelson | Daughter | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Gus Nelson | Head | — | 52 | ~1878 |
| Amanda Nelson | Spouse | — | 48 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Saline, Kansas
Son, age 8
Saline, Kansas · implied b. ~1912 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
1930
Saline, Kansas
Son, age 19
Saline, Kansas · implied b. ~1911 — 6 household members
| Surname | Nelson |
| Given Name | Ralph H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 19 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Kansas |
| Father's Birthplace | Illinois |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Auto Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Kansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | kansas |
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 Ralph Nelson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Saline, Kansas, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Ralph Nelson
Son · 1930 · age 19 · b. ~1911 · Kansas
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Sibling
Frances Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Elaine Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Helen Nelson
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
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 — Saline, Kansas
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1930 US Federal Census — Saline, Kansas
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus719usce:0224)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roy B Estep | 40 | Son | Labor | Kansas |
| 2 | John C Goodall | 43 | Head | Engine Foreman | Kansas |
| 3 | Viola Goodall | 33 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 4 | Keith B Goodall | 15 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 5 | Jack C Goodall | 11 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 6 | Eline G Goodall | 13 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 7 | Harold E Estep | 23 | Head | Baker | Kansas |
| 8 | Elma B Estep | 22 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 9 | Denton R Estep | 1 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 10 | Fay C Hill | 25 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 11 | Martha S Hill | 22 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 12 | Roy D Topliff | 24 | Head | Truck Driver | Kansas |
| 13 | Audrey M Topliff | 21 | Wife | None | Oklahoma |
| 14 | Vernon G Topliff | 3 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 15 | Myrtle V Verner | 20 | Roomer | None | Oklahoma |
| 16 | Fred G Saum | 30 | Head | Fireman | Kansas |
| 17 | Irene J Saum | 29 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 18 | Jean L Saum | 9 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 19 | Keith L Saum | 8 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 20 | Betty P Saum | 5 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 21 | Bonnie J Saum | 5 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 22 | Renee J Saum | 2 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 23 | Cecil E Slover | 36 | Head | Butcher Helper | Kansas |
| 24 | Clyde E Slover | 15 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 25 | Paul E Slover | 9 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 26 | Leila M Slover | 7 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 27 | Joseph R Gebhart | 38 | Head | Painter | Kansas |
| 28 | Ada B Gebhart | 29 | Wife | Egg Candler | Colorado |
| 29 | Donald J Gebhart | 11 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 30 | Jesse Barr | 24 | Boarder | None | Oklahoma |
| 31 | John Lorenz | 48 | Head | Harnessmaker | Nebraska |
| 32 | Cora C Lorenz | 41 | Wife | None | Missouri |
| 33 | Darlene C Lorenz | 4 | Daughter | None | Iowa |
| 34 | Frank Lorenz | 1 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 35 | Harry T Edmondson | 25 | Stepson | Laborer | Missouri |
| 36 | Blanche M Edmondson | 15 | Stepdaughter | None | Kansas |
| 37 | Gus J Nelson | 52 | Head | Machinist | Illinois |
| 38 | Amanda J Nelson | 48 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 39 | Ralph H Nelson THIS PERSON | 19 | Son | Mechanic | Kansas |
| 40 | Elaine A Nelson | 16 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 41 | Helen M Nelson | 8 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 42 | Frances L Nelson | 4 | Daughter | None | Kansas |
| 43 | John B Newland | 52 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 44 | Elizabeth C Newland | 52 | Wife | None | Ohio |
| 45 | Abigail E Newland | 19 | Daughter | Clerk | Kansas |
| 46 | William D Newland | 23 | Son | Laborer | Ohio |
| 47 | Walter R Fisher | 27 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 48 | Eva M Fisher | 26 | Wife | None | Kansas |
| 49 | Robert R Fisher | 5 | Son | None | Kansas |
| 50 | Ray C Boydston | 30 | Head | Telephone Lineman | Kansas |
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)