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Thomas Watkins — 1930 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this Thomas Watkins across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Marion, Indiana (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Thomas & Thomas — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Indiana
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Marion, Indiana |
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Thomas T. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
| Township / Ward | Indianapolis City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1917 |
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 Watkins | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Betty Watkins | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| Merle Watkins | Other | — | 37 | ~1893 |
| Rosemary Watkins | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Robert Watkins | Son | — | 6 | ~1924 |
| Thomas Watkins | Head | — | 46 | ~1884 |
Census Appearances
1920
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 3
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Thomas V. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Industry | none |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1930
Marion, Indiana
Son, age 13
Marion, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 6 household members
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Thomas T. Jr. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Kansas |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
1940
Marion-County, Indiana
Son, age 23
Marion-County, Indiana · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Watkins |
| Given Name | Tom |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 23 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Indiana |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Indianapolis |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Marion |
| Occupation | radio operator |
| Industry | naval station |
| Class of Worker | GW |
| Hours Worked | 40 |
| Income (1939) | 86 |
| Highest Grade | C 2 |
| 1935 Residence | Same place |
| Birth State | Indiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | indiana |
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 Watkins across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Thomas Watkins (~0.92 confidence) and father Thomas Watkins (~0.92 confidence) and mother Merle Watkins (~0.92 confidence) and mother R Watkins (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
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Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Thomas Watkins
b. ~1885
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Thomas Watkins
b. ~1884
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Merle Watkins
b. ~1894
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
R Watkins
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
Thomas Watkins
Son · 1930 · age 13 · b. ~1917 · Indiana
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Sibling
Rosemary Watkins
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Robert Watkins
Sibling · 1930 · age 6
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Betty Watkins
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
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 — Marion, Indiana
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1930 US Federal Census — Marion, Indiana
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:indianacensus00reel608:0980)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles P. Ryan | 53 | Head | Safety Manager | Indiana |
| 2 | Gertrude Ryan | 51 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 3 | John C. Ryan | 22 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 4 | Janice E. Ryan | 20 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 5 | Elizabeth Holderbaum | 78 | Mother-law | — | Ohio |
| 6 | Elmer W. Rogers | 53 | Head | Treasurer | Indiana |
| 7 | Myrtle O. Rogers | 55 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 8 | Calest E. Conyer | 36 | Head | Artist | Illinois |
| 9 | Mary R. Conyer | 32 | Wife-H | — | Ohio |
| 10 | Sidonie Conyer | 1 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 11 | Thomas T. Watkins | 46 | Head | Clerk | Indiana |
| 12 | Merle R. Watkins | 37 | Wife-H | Case Worker | Kansas |
| 13 | Rosemary Watkins | 18 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 14 | Betty J. Watkins | 15 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 15 | Thomas T. Jr. Watkins THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 16 | Robert D. Watkins | 6 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 17 | Harry H. Rossetter | 62 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 18 | Hattie Rossetter | 57 | Wife-H | Nurse | Colorado |
| 19 | Sarah K. Rossetter | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 20 | Ernest H. Rossetter | 14 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 21 | Jacob T. Hill | 56 | Head | Carpenter | Indiana |
| 22 | Minnie B. Hill | 54 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 23 | Frederick T. Hill | 21 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 24 | Carter Robinson | 51 | Head-H | Laborer | Kentucky |
| 25 | Calvin, Setha E. Robinson | 53 | Servant | Housekeeper | Indiana |
| 26 | Everett M. Kinney | 48 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 27 | Lottie Kinney | 43 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 28 | Samuel Mcadams | 53 | Head | Soldier | Indiana |
| 29 | Emma Mcadams | 40 | Wife-H | — | Kentucky |
| 30 | Hazel M. Mcadams | 11 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 31 | Hazel L. Mcadams | 10 | Daughter | — | Kentucky |
| 32 | Margaret Mcadams | 4 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 33 | William W. Ward | 47 | Head | Com-Traveler | Florida |
| 34 | Agatha A. Ward | 39 | Wife-H | Enumerator | Ohio |
| 35 | Winifred N. Ward | 14 | Daughter | — | Indiana |
| 36 | Kenneth M. Noble | 30 | Head | Laborer | Indiana |
| 37 | Glenna A. Noble | 29 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 38 | Peggy J. Noble | 5 | Daughter | — | New York |
| 39 | Bennett H. Eaton | 41 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 40 | Elizabeth S. Eaton | 42 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 41 | Cody J. S. Eaton | 72 | Father-law | — | Indiana |
| 42 | Joseph W. Dorrell | 31 | Head | Com-Traveler | Indiana |
| 43 | Marge Dorrell | 33 | Wife-H | — | Indiana |
| 44 | Joseph W. Jr. Dorrell | 3 | Son | — | Indiana |
| 45 | Walter S. Gibson | 53 | Head | Supervisor | Kentucky |
| 46 | Kathleen T. Gibson | 29 | Wife-H | Teacher | Indiana |
| 47 | Nettie M. Quinn | 55 | Head-H | — | Indiana |
| 48 | Calvert W. Graves | 44 | Head | Chief Clerk | Illinois |
| 49 | Bertha J. Graves | 41 | Wife-H | — | Illinois |
| 50 | Waneta J. Graves | 19 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
Pedigree Summary
Thomas + 3 siblings
Gen 1 · 4 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)