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Thomas Robertson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Hennepin, Minnesota
Our Model Tree links this Thomas Robertson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Hennepin, Minnesota (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1904), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 26
b. ~1904
Male
Son
Born: Minnesota
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Hennepin, Minnesota |
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Tool & Mach Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Township / Ward | Minneapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1904 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to Thomas | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Robertson | Head | — | 63 | ~1867 |
| Margaret Robertson | Daughter | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| Mary Robertson | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Thomas Robertson | Son | — | 26 | ~1904 |
| Williamina Robertson | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Gladys Robertson | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1907 |
Census Appearances
1920
Hennepin, Minnesota
Son, age 17
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1903 — 8 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 17 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Delivery Man |
| Industry | Retail Grocery |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
1930
Hennepin, Minnesota
Son, age 26
Hennepin, Minnesota · implied b. ~1904 — 6 household members
| Surname | Robertson |
| Given Name | Thomas |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 26 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Minnesota |
| Father's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace | Scotland |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Industry | Tool & Mach Co |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | minnesota |
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 Robertson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Hennepin, Minnesota, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Thomas Robertson
Son · 1930 · age 26 · b. ~1904 · Minnesota
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Sibling
Margaret Robertson
Sibling · 1930 · age 25
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Williamina Robertson
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gladys Robertson
Sibling · 1930 · age 23
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Robertson
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
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 — Hennepin, Minnesota
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1930 US Federal Census — Hennepin, Minnesota
Page Contents
46 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:minnesotacensus00reel1094:1045)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Otis M Marsh | 15 | Son | Paper Boy | Kansas |
| 52 | Pauline B Marsh | 10 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 53 | Gladys Marsh | 7 | Daughter | — | Iowa |
| 54 | Helen Meaham | 45 | Head | Housekeeper | Nebraska |
| 55 | Seneca C Grosvenor | 40 | Head | — | Norway |
| 56 | Phyllis Grosvenor | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 57 | Wayne Grosvenor | 3 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 58 | Peter Hansen | 63 | Father | Truck Driver | Norway |
| 59 | Harry Nelson | 34 | Roomer | Dealer | Sweden |
| 60 | Thomas Robertson | 63 | Head | — | Scotland |
| 61 | Thomas Robertson THIS PERSON | 26 | Son | Mechanic | Minnesota |
| 62 | Margaret Robertson | 25 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 63 | Gladys Robertson | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 64 | Mary Robertson | 18 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 65 | Williamina Robertson | 15 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 66 | Charles E Martin | 55 | Head | Mfg & Sales | Iowa |
| 67 | Nellie Martin | 51 | Wife | — | Iowa |
| 68 | Arleen Martin | 15 | Daughter | — | South Dakota |
| 69 | Volhus F Pillsbury | 84 | Father-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 70 | Emily E Pillsbury | 81 | Mother-in-law | — | Illinois |
| 71 | Herman P Sutorius | 63 | Head | President | Germany |
| 72 | Francis Sutorius | 54 | Wife | — | Kansas |
| 73 | Emil Johansen | 47 | Head | Salesman | Norway |
| 74 | Mollie Johansen | 45 | Wife | — | Norway |
| 75 | Chester E Johansen | 23 | Son | — | Minnesota |
| 76 | Jean L Johansen | 9 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 77 | Abbie A Pearce | 74 | Head | — | Canada-Eng |
| 78 | Eleanor E Pearce | 35 | Daughter | Cashier | Minnesota |
| 79 | Mary L Winceley | 40 | Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 80 | Abby Jane Winceley | 14 | Gr-Daughter | — | Minnesota |
| 81 | Eleanor Hill | 62 | Sister | Physician | Canada-Eng |
| 82 | James L Milligan | 56 | Head | Watchman | Nebraska |
| 83 | John L Milligan | 17 | Son | Supply Boy | Minnesota |
| 84 | Elleff Nelson | 83 | Head | Conductor | Norway |
| 85 | Annie E Nelson | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Mary E Spracher | 75 | Head | — | Virginia |
| 87 | Mary L Spracher | 39 | Daughter | Seed Analyst | Nebraska |
| 88 | Bessie Colburn | 49 | Daughter | — | Nebraska |
| 89 | Glen A Colburn | 20 | Gr-Son | Mechanic | Nebraska |
| 90 | Carrie Hollenbeck | 61 | Roomer | Housekeeper | Wisconsin |
| 91 | Mary Shirey | 66 | Head | — | Wisconsin |
| 92 | Fay Shirey | 36 | Daughter | Teller | Nebraska |
| 93 | Erlen M Thompson | 51 | Head | Com. Salesman | Nebraska |
| 94 | Laura Thompson | 40 | Wife | Com. Artist | Minnesota |
| 95 | Norma Thompson | 19 | Daughter | Stenographer | Minnesota |
| 96 | John Thompson | 13 | Son | Delivery Boy | Minnesota |
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)