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Robert Ferguson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Harvey, Kansas
Our Model Tree links this Robert Ferguson across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Harvey, Kansas (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1881), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 49
b. ~1881
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Harvey, Kansas |
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | Robert D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 7.50 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Township / Ward | Walton City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1881 |
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 Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson | Head | — | 49 | ~1881 |
| James Nicholas | Other | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Mary Ferguson | Other | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| Edwin Ferguson | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Robert Ferguson | Son | — | 20 | ~1910 |
Census Appearances
1920
Harvey, Kansas
Head, age 40
Harvey, Kansas · implied b. ~1880 — 2 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | Robert D |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Harvey, Kansas
Head, age 49
Harvey, Kansas · implied b. ~1881 — 5 household members
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | Robert D. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 27 |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Industry | Odd jobs |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 7.50 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Harvey-County, Kansas
Head, age 60
Harvey-County, Kansas · implied b. ~1880 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Ferguson |
| Given Name | Rolt F |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Walton City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Harvey |
| Occupation | Drayman |
| Industry | Gasoline |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 800 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links Robert Ferguson across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Ferguson
Head · 1930 · age 49 · b. ~1881 · Kansas
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1930 US Federal Census — Harvey, Kansas
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1930 US Federal Census — Harvey, Kansas
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus705usce:0481)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William C. Watt | 59 | Head | Proprietor | Ohio |
| 2 | Eva J. Watt | 54 | Wife-H | — | Ohio |
| 3 | Lila M. Watt | 24 | Daughter | Clerk | Kansas |
| 4 | Harry W. Watt | 18 | Son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 5 | Amador Rodriguez | 22 | Head | Laborer | Mexico |
| 6 | Estanislao Ramirez | 21 | Head | Laborer | Mexico |
| 7 | Daniel Acosta | 26 | Head | Laborer | Mexico |
| 8 | Juan Sotelo | 23 | Head | Laborer | Mexico |
| 9 | Frank Wakeman | 34 | Head | Laborer | New York |
| 10 | Henry O. Wakeman | 38 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 11 | Robert D. Ferguson THIS PERSON | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Mary B. Ferguson | 48 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Robert E. Ferguson | 20 | Son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 14 | Edwin H. Ferguson | 18 | Son | Laborer | Kansas |
| 15 | James M. Nicholas | 24 | Lodger | Physician & Surgeon | Kansas |
| 16 | Albert C. Volk | 34 | Head | Superintendent | Arizona |
| 17 | Harold M. Volk | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 18 | Martha M. Volk | 29 | Sister-H | Teacher | Arizona |
| 19 | Vernon Du Bois | 38 | Head | Driver | Kansas |
| 20 | Ione E. Du Bois | 35 | Wife-H | — | Iowa |
| 21 | L. Beryl Du Bois | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 22 | Mildred I. Du Bois | 13 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 23 | Doris M. Converse | 25 | Sister in law | Practical Nurse | Kansas |
| 24 | Emery R. Miller | 38 | Head | Boiler Maker | Kansas |
| 25 | Pearl Miller | 35 | Wife-H | — | Arkansas |
| 26 | Gilbert D. Miller | 7 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 27 | Roy M. Miller | 4 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 28 | Vincent Sisco | 57 | Head | Mail Carrier | Ohio |
| 29 | Minnie E. Sisco | 53 | Wife-H | — | New York |
| 30 | Hugh Griffith | 18 | Lodger | Laborer | Kansas |
| 31 | Eleanor Guthrie | 79 | Head-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | John T. Guthrie | 40 | Son | Farmer | Kansas |
| 33 | Geo W. Ames | 49 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 34 | Daisy E. Ames | 48 | Wife-H | — | Kansas |
| 35 | Warren Ames | 16 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 36 | Betty Ames | 14 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 37 | Robert G. Ames | 12 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 38 | Richard B. Ames | 9 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 39 | Harvey G. Wright | 42 | Head | Agent | Kansas |
| 40 | Elsie M. Wright | 38 | Wife-H | — | Michigan |
| 41 | Harold M. Wright | 17 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 42 | Alice A. Wright | 10 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 43 | Billie L. Wright | 8 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 44 | Donald R. Wright | 5 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 45 | Robert C. Mcclymonds | 51 | Head | Doctor | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Beulah B. Mcclymonds | 45 | Wife-H | — | Kansas |
| 47 | Margaret C. Mcclymonds | 20 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 48 | Elizabeth H. Mcclymonds | 16 | Daughter | — | Kansas |
| 49 | Samuel E. Mcclymonds | 13 | Son | — | Kansas |
| 50 | Robert C. Jr. Mcclymonds | 11 | Son | — | Kansas |
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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)