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Ruby Thomas — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Jefferson, Alabama
Our Model Tree links this Ruby Thomas across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1919), then head of a 9-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1919
Female
Daughter
Born: Alabama
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ruby |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Township / Ward | Precinct 16 Part |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1919 |
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.
9 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Ruby | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Thomas | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Eldridge Thomas | Son | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| Ruby Thomas | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| John Thomas | Head | — | 55 | ~1875 |
| Robert Thomas | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| James Thomas | Son | — | 8 | ~1922 |
| Clarence Thomas | Son | — | 28 | ~1902 |
| Mary Thomas | Other | — | 45 | ~1885 |
| Henry Thomas | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
Census Appearances
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Daughter, age
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1920 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ruby |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Daughter, age 11
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1919 — 9 household members
| Surname | Thomas |
| Given Name | Ruby |
| Relationship to Head | Daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Ruby Thomas across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Jefferson, Alabama, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Ruby Thomas
Daughter · 1930 · age 11 · b. ~1919 · Alabama
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Sibling
James Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clarence Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 28
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Henry Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 21
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mamie Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eldridge Thomas
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
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 — Jefferson, Alabama
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus31usce:0617)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Burlon L. Lucas | 7 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 52 | John E. Lucas | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Ruby G. Lucas | 2 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 54 | Fred W. Casey | 45 | Head | Truck Driver | Alabama |
| 55 | Maud M. Casey | 37 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 56 | John T. Casey | 16 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 57 | E. J. Ledlow | 36 | Head | Guard | Alabama |
| 58 | Gladys J. Ledlow | 28 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 59 | George Burgett | 60 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 60 | Arlevie Burgett | 47 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 61 | John Burgett | 14 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 62 | John C. Blaylock | 32 | Head | Guard | Alabama |
| 63 | Louise Blaylock | 19 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 64 | John Jr. Blaylock | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 65 | John W. James | 44 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 66 | Susie James | 41 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 67 | Susie J. James | 19 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 68 | Robert C. James | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Hattie L. James | 13 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 70 | Bonnie M. James | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 71 | John Jr. James | 4 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 72 | Thomas A. James | 0 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 73 | John Thomas | 55 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 74 | Mary Thomas | 45 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 75 | Clarence Thomas | 28 | Son | Helper | Alabama |
| 76 | Henry Thomas | 21 | Son | Helper | Alabama |
| 77 | Mamie Thomas | 16 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 78 | Ruby Thomas THIS PERSON | 11 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 79 | James H. Thomas | 8 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 80 | Robert L. Thomas | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 81 | Eldridge M. Thomas | 3 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 82 | Albert J. Gilley | 43 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 83 | Pinkie Gilley | 43 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 84 | Edith M. Gilley | 18 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 85 | Tom Lefroy | 46 | Boarder | Miner | Georgia |
| 86 | Stonewall J. Livingston | 69 | Head | Dairying | Alabama |
| 87 | Nancy C. Livingston | 63 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 88 | Arthur D. Cook | 35 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 89 | Grady A. Cook | 39 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 90 | William A. Cook | 12 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 91 | Doris V. Cook | 5 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 92 | John W. Beasley | 54 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 93 | Amanda C. Beasley | 54 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 94 | Curtis Beasley | 26 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 95 | Edith Beasley | 16 | Niece | — | Alabama |
| 96 | Evelyn L. Beasley | 13 | Niece | — | Alabama |
| 97 | Mary Inez Beasley | 7 | Niece | — | Alabama |
| 98 | J. C. Suddith | 42 | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| 99 | Minnie H. Suddith | 41 | Wife-H | — | Mississippi |
| 100 | William D. Bunyard | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
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)