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Ruth Brooks — 1930 US Census Record

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1930 United States Federal Census · Gaston, North Carolina

Our Model Tree links this Ruth Brooks across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Gaston, North Carolina (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Broadus & Lucinda — first a daughter (b.~1918), then head of a 7-person household.

Age 12 b. ~1918 Female Daughter Born: North Carolina Single

1930 Census Record Details

Census Year1930
LocationGaston, North Carolina
SurnameBrooks
Given NameRuth H.
Relationship to HeadDaughter
SexF
Color / RaceWhite
Age12
Marital StatusSingle
BirthplaceNorth Carolina
Father's BirthplaceNorth Carolina
Mother's BirthplaceNorth Carolina
Additional Details
Occupationnone
Can Read/WriteYes
Birth StateNorth Carolina
Birth CountryUnited States
Birthplace (normalized)north carolina
Township / WardDallas Town
Est. Birth Year~1918

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.

7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.

Name Relation to head Relative to Ruth Age Birth yr
William Brooks Son — 6 ~1924
Lucinda Brooks Head — 57 ~1873
Beth Brooks Daughter — 16 ~1914
Ethel Brooks Daughter — 10 ~1920
Viola Brooks Daughter — 14 ~1916
Samuel Brooks Son — 8 ~1922
Ruth Brooks Daughter — 12 ~1918

Census Appearances

1920
Gaston, North …
Daughter, age 2
Gaston, North Carolina · implied b. ~1918 — 5 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Brooks
Given Name Ruth
Relationship to Head Daughter
Sex F
Color / Race White
Age 2
Marital Status Single
Birthplace North Carolina
Father's Birthplace North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
Birth State North Carolina
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) north carolina
1930
Gaston, North …
Daughter, age 12
Gaston, North Carolina · implied b. ~1918 — 7 household members
Surname Brooks
Given Name Ruth H.
Relationship to Head Daughter
Sex F
Color / Race White
Age 12
Marital Status Single
Birthplace North Carolina
Father's Birthplace North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
Occupation none
Can Read/Write Yes
Birth State North Carolina
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) north carolina
1940
Gaston-County, North …
Spouse, age 22
Gaston-County, North Carolina · implied b. ~1918 — 6 household members
●  Primary link · ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost Household
Surname Brooks
Given Name Ruby J.
Relationship to Head Wife
Sex F
Color / Race White
Age 22
Marital Status Married
Birthplace North Carolina
1935 Residence (City) Gastonia city
1935 Residence (County) Gaston
Class of Worker 0
Highest Grade 5
1935 Residence Same place
Birth State North Carolina
Birth Country United States
Birthplace (normalized) north carolina

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.
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Our Model Tree links Ruth Brooks across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Broadus Brooks (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lucinda Brooks (~0.92 confidence) and mother Minnie Brooks (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 3 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1 Parents confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Broadus Brooks
b. ~1890
Source father
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lucinda Brooks
b. ~1873
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
Mother
Minnie Brooks
b. ~1891
Source mother
● Household · direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Ruth Brooks
Daughter · 1930 · age 12 · b. ~1918 · North Carolina
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Sibling
Samuel Brooks
Sibling · 1930 · age 8
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Ethel Brooks
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Beth Brooks
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Viola Brooks
Sibling · 1930 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Brooks
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
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 — Gaston, North Carolina Open full size

Page Contents

50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus1691unit:0910)

Line Name Age Relation Occupation Birthplace
1 Glenn G. Rhyne 10 Son — North Carolina
2 Carrie E. Parker 43 Head None North Carolina
3 Mary Parker 16 Daughter None North Carolina
4 Ada Parker 14 Daughter Salesman North Carolina
5 Rosa S. Parker 21 Daughter None North Carolina
6 Calvin P. Dallas 53 Head Salesman South Carolina
7 Ella M. Dallas 50 Wife None South Carolina
8 Janett A. Dallas 8 Niece None South Carolina
9 Dennis J. Walker 26 Head Manager North Carolina
10 Pearl E. Walker 25 Wife None North Carolina
11 Guwilda Walker 3 Daughter None North Carolina
12 Lucinda Brooks 57 Head Washwoman North Carolina
13 Beth B. Brooks 16 Daughter None North Carolina
14 Viola Brooks 14 Daughter None North Carolina
15 Ruth H. Brooks THIS PERSON 12 Daughter None North Carolina
16 Ethel L. Brooks 10 Daughter None North Carolina
17 Samuel L. Brooks 8 Son None North Carolina
18 William Brooks 6 Son None North Carolina
19 Levie B. Brooks 39 Head Truck Driver North Carolina
20 Kate E. Brooks 29 Wife Cook South Carolina
21 William M. Brown 34 Head Textile North Carolina
22 Mary A. Brown 25 Wife None North Carolina
23 Laura F. Brown 3 Daughter None North Carolina
24 William S. Brown 0 Son None North Carolina
25 William C. Hoffman 51 Head None North Carolina
26 Ada O. Hoffman 54 Wife None North Carolina
27 Mattie A. Hoffman 21 Daughter Bookkeeper North Carolina
28 John C. Hoffman 19 Son None North Carolina
29 Birt A. Rudisill 34 Head Salesman North Carolina
30 Isabell H. Rudisill 26 Wife None North Carolina
31 Mary F. Rudisill 9 Daughter None North Carolina
32 Billie A. Rudisill 7 Son None North Carolina
33 Katherine Rudisill 2 Daughter None North Carolina
34 Ralph J. Hoffman 36 Head Cabinet Man North Carolina
35 Ollie S. Hoffman 29 Wife Dress Maker North Carolina
36 Alford J. Hoffman 9 Son None North Carolina
37 Ariel R. Hoffman 7 Son None North Carolina
38 George M. Ratchford 34 Head Miller North Carolina
39 Willie A. Ratchford 33 Wife None North Carolina
40 Nellie L. Ratchford 13 Daughter None North Carolina
41 Hazel L. Ratchford 11 Daughter None North Carolina
42 Glenn F. Ratchford 9 Son None North Carolina
43 Ruth P. Ratchford 6 Daughter None North Carolina
44 Brakin F. Ratchford 4 Son None North Carolina
45 Martha A. Ratchford 1 Daughter None North Carolina
46 George H. Gayers 26 Head Farm Work North Carolina
47 Mary W. Gayers 25 Wife None North Carolina
48 George J. Gayers 4 Son None North Carolina
49 Edward L. Gayers 1 Son None North Carolina
50 John Y. Carl 36 Border Farm Work North Carolina

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Pedigree Summary

Ruth + 5 siblings
Gen 1 · 3 parents ~0.92
Max depth 4 (1900–1950 window)

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)

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