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Thomas Murray — 1930 US Census Record
Model Tree available1930 United States Federal Census · Macon, Illinois
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Murray across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Macon, Illinois (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Julia & Julia — first a son (b.~1882), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1882
Male
Son
Born: Illinois
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Macon, Illinois |
| Surname | Murray |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Bowling Alley |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Township / Ward | Decatur City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Evans | Daughter | — | 42 | ~1888 |
| Julia Murray | Head | — | 73 | ~1857 |
| Clifton Evans | Other | — | 43 | ~1887 |
| Thomas Murray | Son | — | 48 | ~1882 |
Census Appearances
1920
Macon, Illinois
Son, age 38
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Murray |
| Given Name | Thomas J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 38 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Ireland |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Wabash Shop |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | Irish |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1930
Macon, Illinois
Son, age 48
Macon, Illinois · implied b. ~1882 — 4 household members
| Surname | Murray |
| Given Name | Thomas J |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| Father's Birthplace | New York |
| Mother's Birthplace | Irish Free State |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Bowling Alley |
| Class of Worker | O |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
1940
Macon-County, Illinois
Other, age 58
Macon-County, Illinois · implied b. ~1882
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 1 source
XGBoost
| Surname | Murray |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | Brother-in-law |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Illinois |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Decatur City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Macon |
| Occupation | Proprietor |
| Industry | Tavern & Pool Room |
| Class of Worker | E |
| Income (1939) | 900 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | illinois |
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 Thomas Murray across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: mother Julia Murray (~0.92 confidence) and mother Julia Murray (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 2 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Mother
Julia Murray
b. ~1857
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Julia Murray
b. ~1858
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Murray
Son · 1930 · age 48 · b. ~1882 · Illinois
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Sibling
Gertrude Evans
Sibling · 1930 · age 42
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 — Macon, Illinois
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1930 US Federal Census — Macon, Illinois
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:illinoiscensus00reel538:0427)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John H Metadden | 48 | Head | Master Mechanic | Ohio |
| 2 | Nina B Metadden | 43 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 3 | John M Metadden | 18 | Son | Clerk | Louisiana |
| 4 | Adeline J Metadden | 11 | Daughter | — | Louisiana |
| 5 | May V Metadden | 5 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 6 | Forrest F Miller | 19 | Boarder | Chauffer | Texas |
| 7 | Celia Steinlicht | 38 | Head | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 8 | Joseph B Smith | 33 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 9 | Edith F Smith | 23 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 10 | Grace E Croft | 19 | Roomer | Waitress | Illinois |
| 11 | Mary C Scheick | 19 | Gtr Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 12 | Clarence A Wisher | 45 | Head | Conductor | Illinois |
| 13 | Julia A Wisher | 42 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 14 | Lyman D Wisher | 19 | Son | Draftsman | Illinois |
| 15 | Claud E Wisher | 34 | Brother | Chauffer | Illinois |
| 16 | George J Long | 66 | Head | Foreman | Illinois |
| 17 | Mary A Long | 66 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 18 | George F Long | 45 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 19 | William Clarity | 45 | Head | Black Smith | Illinois |
| 20 | Iva D Clarity | 39 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 21 | Melvin Clarity | 17 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 22 | Eugene E Clarity | 9 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 23 | Howard Hurst | 58 | Head | Butcher | Virginia |
| 24 | Carrie L Hurst | 57 | Wife | Seamstress | Illinois |
| 25 | John H Horn | 43 | Head | Laborer | Germany |
| 26 | Mary E Horn | 43 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 27 | Dorothy C Horn | 17 | Daughter | Sales Lady | Oklahoma |
| 28 | Henry C Horn | 16 | Son | — | Oklahoma |
| 29 | Edward G Horn | 14 | Son | News Carrier | Oklahoma |
| 30 | Joseph L Horn | 6 | Son | — | Illinois |
| 31 | Samuel L Hebel | 45 | Head | Carpenter | Illinois |
| 32 | Alta M Hebel | 38 | Wife | House Keeper | Illinois |
| 33 | Lucille M Hebel | 16 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 34 | June B Hebel | 13 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Charles C Rhodes | 49 | Head | Locomotive Engineer | Illinois |
| 36 | Mary C Rhodes | 36 | Wife | Clerk | Illinois |
| 37 | Julia A Murray | 73 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 38 | Thomas J Murray THIS PERSON | 48 | Son | Proprietor | Illinois |
| 39 | Clifton A Evans | 43 | Son Law | Salesman | Illinois |
| 40 | Gertrude J Evans | 42 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 41 | Albert G Burcham | 52 | Head | Laborer | Illinois |
| 42 | Lillian I Burcham | 46 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 43 | Charles E Burcham | 20 | Son | Buffer | Missouri |
| 44 | Thomas F Muleady | 67 | Head | Tailor | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Annie L Muleady | 63 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 46 | Annie F Muleady | 32 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 47 | Elizabeth A Muleady | 17 | Daughter | — | Illinois |
| 48 | Samuel P Higgins | 52 | Head | Laborer | Missouri |
| 49 | Ethel M Higgins | 46 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 50 | Robert S Higgins | 16 | Son | News Carrier | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 1 sibling
Gen 1 · 2 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)