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Sylvia Smith — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Lorain, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this Sylvia Smith across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Lorain, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a daughter (b.~1919), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 11
b. ~1919
Female
Daughter
Born: Ohio
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Lorain, Ohio |
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Sylvia J. |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
| Township / Ward | Elyria City |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Sylvia | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Smith | Son | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| Sylvia Smith | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Mary Smith | Daughter | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| James Smith | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| Edward Smith | Head | — | 35 | ~1895 |
| Clayton Smith | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Alice Smith | Other | — | 34 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Lorain, Ohio
Daughter, age
Lorain, Ohio · implied b. ~1920 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Sylvia J |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
1930
Lorain, Ohio
Daughter, age 11
Lorain, Ohio · implied b. ~1919 — 7 household members
| Surname | Smith |
| Given Name | Sylvia J. |
| Relationship to Head | daughter |
| Sex | F |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Ohio |
| Father's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ohio |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | ohio |
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 Sylvia Smith across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Lorain, Ohio, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
Sylvia Smith
Daughter · 1930 · age 11 · b. ~1919 · Ohio
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Sibling
Jack Smith
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Clayton Smith
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Smith
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Smith
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
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 — Lorain, Ohio
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1930 US Federal Census — Lorain, Ohio
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:ohiocensus00reel1831:0851)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Henrietta E. Betts | 50 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Gilbert J. Bishop | 42 | roomer | Machinist | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Stewart H. Strickler | 60 | Head | Rougher | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Maude A. Strickler | 60 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 55 | William H. Hanson | 44 | Head | Civil Engineer | Ohio |
| 56 | Alice G. Hanson | 44 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 57 | Jane A. Hanson | 20 | daughter | Student | Ohio |
| 58 | William R. Hanson | 17 | son | Student | Ohio |
| 59 | Frank J. Horan | 56 | Head | Superintendent | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | Gertrude S. Horan | 49 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 61 | Richard S. Horan | 28 | son | Lawyer | Ohio |
| 62 | Arthur C. Horan | 24 | son | Time Clerk | Ohio |
| 63 | David S. Horan | 18 | son | None | Ohio |
| 64 | Martha S. Horan | 15 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 65 | Lorenzo R. Todd | 60 | Head | Mail Clerk | Ohio |
| 66 | Nellie M. Todd | 58 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 67 | L. Doris Todd | 26 | daughter | Director | Ohio |
| 68 | Lorenzo S. Todd | 18 | son | None | Ohio |
| 69 | James A. Flynn | 35 | Head | Elec. Crane Worker | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Margaret A. Flynn | 36 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | Sidney R. Nichols | 31 | Head | Mortician | Ohio |
| 72 | Ann L. Nichols | 32 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 73 | Clifford C. Carpenter | 22 | roomer | Employee | Ohio |
| 74 | Harris H. Nichols | 8 | son | None | Ohio |
| 75 | Marcia J. Nichols | 2 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 76 | Edward R. Smith | 35 | Head | Engineer | Ohio |
| 77 | Alice R. Smith | 34 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 78 | Clayton R. Smith | 13 | son | None | Ohio |
| 79 | Sylvia J. Smith THIS PERSON | 11 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 80 | James H. Smith | 7 | son | None | Ohio |
| 81 | Mary J. Smith | 6 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 82 | Jack E. Smith | 3 | son | None | Ohio |
| 83 | John T. Valassis | 37 | Head | Proprietor | Greece |
| 84 | Emma J. Valassis | 35 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 85 | Robert J. Valassis | 13 | son | None | Ohio |
| 86 | Theodora Valassis | 9 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 87 | Dorothy Valassis | 7 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 88 | William J. Hillier | 79 | Head | Inspector | England |
| 89 | Edith E. Hillier | 68 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 90 | Miles E. Perry | 44 | son-in-law | Dentist | Ohio |
| 91 | Goldie B. Perry | 40 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 92 | Mary F. Perry | 15 | granddaughter | None | Ohio |
| 93 | Alfred J. O'Donnell | 50 | Head | Manager | Irish Free State |
| 94 | Barbara M. O'Donnell | 38 | Wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 95 | Edward J. O'Donnell | 15 | son | None | Ohio |
| 96 | Alfred P. J. O'Donnell | 13 | son | None | Ohio |
| 97 | Bernard M. O'Donnell | 12 | son | None | Ohio |
| 98 | Bernice M. O'Donnell | 10 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 99 | Rose M. O'Donnell | 9 | daughter | None | Ohio |
| 100 | Robert E. O'Donnell | 3 | son | None | Ohio |
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)