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Robert Morrison — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Suffolk, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this Robert Morrison across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Suffolk, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1914), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 16
b. ~1914
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Suffolk, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Morrison |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | Boston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1914 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Robert | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morrison | Son | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Robert Morrison | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Rita Morrison | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| David Morrison | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Christina Morrison | Daughter | — | 1 | ~1929 |
| Jane Morrison | Daughter | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Mary Morrison | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Rose Morrison | Daughter | — | 20 | ~1910 |
| Dorothy Morrison | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| James Morrison | Head | — | 45 | ~1885 |
| Bessie Morrison | Other | — | 40 | ~1890 |
Census Appearances
1930
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Son, age 16
Suffolk, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 11 household members
| Surname | Morrison |
| Given Name | Robert E. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 16 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1940
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts
Other, age 26
Norfolk-County, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1914 — 30 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Morison |
| Given Name | Robert |
| Relationship to Head | Porter |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Braintree |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Norfolk |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Industry | Hospital |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 48 |
| Income (1939) | 600 |
| Highest Grade | H 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Robert Morrison across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Robert Morrison
Son · 1930 · age 16 · b. ~1914 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
Rita Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Christina Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 1
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Jane Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Dorothy Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Rose Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Morrison
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
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 — Suffolk, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Suffolk, Massachusetts
Page Contents
48 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel947:0432)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Morrison | 45 | Head | Machinist | Scotland |
| 2 | Bessie R. Morrison | 40 | Wife-H | — | Massachusetts |
| 3 | Rose A. Morrison | 20 | Daughter | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 4 | Robert E. Morrison THIS PERSON | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 5 | Dorothy M. Morrison | 15 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 6 | David J. Morrison | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | William H. Morrison | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | Mary G. Morrison | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Jane C. Morrison | 7 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Rita R. Morrison | 4 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Christina E. Morrison | 1 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 12 | David F. Hartigan | 43 | Head | Laborer | Irish Free State |
| 13 | Julia A. Hartigan | 43 | Wife-H | — | Irish Free State |
| 14 | John J. Hartigan | 16 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Daniel J. Hartigan | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | David V. Hartigan | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Joseph A. Hartigan | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | John Griffin | 46 | Head | Elevator Operator | Irish Free State |
| 19 | Julia Griffin | 43 | Wife-H | — | Irish Free State |
| 20 | John F. Griffin | 20 | Son | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 21 | Michael P. Griffin | 18 | Son | Machine Operator | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Thomas J. Griffin | 16 | Son | Order Clerk | Massachusetts |
| 23 | William Griffin | 15 | Son | Printer'S Helper | Massachusetts |
| 24 | Coleman P. Griffin | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 25 | Anna T. Griffin | 11 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | Mary Griffin | 5 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Julia Griffin | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | Coleman F. O'Toole | 41 | Head | Car Inspector | Irish Free State |
| 29 | Catherine J. O'Toole | 34 | Wife-H | — | Irish Free State |
| 30 | Mary A. O'Toole | 12 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Anna R. O'Toole | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Thomas F. O'Toole | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Francis J. O'Toole | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 34 | Coleman V. O'Toole | 1 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Oscar J. Cennela | 39 | Head | Chauffeur'S Helper | Connecticut |
| 36 | Annie G. Cennela | 37 | Wife-H | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Joseph V. Cennela | 17 | Son | Store Shipper | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Dorothy G. Cennela | 16 | Daughter | Factory Helper | Massachusetts |
| 39 | Oscar F. Cennela | 14 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Roy D. Cennela | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Dennis L. Cennela | 11 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 42 | Robert M. Cennela | 9 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Arthur L. Cennela | 5 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Muriel E. Cennela | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Anna V. Dwyer | 32 | Lodger | Computer | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Anna L. Linehan | 25 | Lodger | Cashier | Massachusetts |
| 47 | George H. Mcgann | 51 | Head | Electrician | New York |
| 48 | Ellen T. Mcgann | 46 | Sister-H | Clerk | Massachusetts |
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)