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William Cochran — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Morrill, Nebraska
Our Model Tree links this William Cochran across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Morrill, Nebraska (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1876), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 54
b. ~1876
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Morrill, Nebraska |
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Township / Ward | Court House Precinct |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1876 |
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 William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Cochran | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| William Cochran | Head | — | 54 | ~1876 |
| Glen Cochran | Son | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Claude Cochran | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| Fred Cochran | Son | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| Amanda Cochran | Spouse | — | 47 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1910
Morrill, Nebraska
Head, age 32
Morrill, Nebraska · implied b. ~1878 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 32 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Years Married | 4 |
| Father's Birthplace | U. S. |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | General farm |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1920
Morrill, Nebraska
Head, age 42
Morrill, Nebraska · implied b. ~1878 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | Wm C |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 42 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Indiana |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Industry | Farm |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | M |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Morrill, Nebraska
Head, age 54
Morrill, Nebraska · implied b. ~1876 — 6 household members
| Surname | Cochran |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 54 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 20 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Iowa |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links William Cochran across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Morrill, Nebraska, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Cochran
Head · 1930 · age 54 · b. ~1876 · Nebraska
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1930 US Federal Census — Morrill, Nebraska
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1930 US Federal Census — Morrill, Nebraska
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus1287unit:1051)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | William Cochran THIS PERSON | 54 | head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 52 | Amanda Cochran | 47 | wife | None | Kansas |
| 53 | Fred W Cochran | 22 | son | Family Worker | Nebraska |
| 54 | Claude Cochran | 21 | son | Family Worker | Nebraska |
| 55 | Blanche Cochran | 19 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 56 | Glen Cochran | 17 | son | Family Worker | Nebraska |
| 57 | Amos W Smith | 52 | head | Farmer | Illinois |
| 58 | Bessie M Smith | 44 | wife | None | Missouri |
| 59 | Clinton V Smith | 22 | son | Farm Helper | Nebraska |
| 60 | Marion A Dugger | 45 | head | Farmer | Kansas |
| 61 | Clara E Dugger | 36 | wife | None | Nebraska |
| 62 | Ruth A Dugger | 16 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 63 | Herbert M Dugger | 13 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 64 | Lester L Dugger | 9 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 65 | Mary E Dugger | 6 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 66 | William C Dugger | 4 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 67 | Robert L Dugger | 1 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 68 | Ben H Shively | 32 | lodger | Farm Laborer | Indiana |
| 69 | John E Richards | 35 | lodger | Farm Laborer | Wales |
| 70 | Clyde E Meglemre | 59 | head | Farmer | Missouri |
| 71 | Mary E Meglemre | 52 | wife | None | Wisconsin |
| 72 | Cecil E Meglemre | 32 | son | Farm Laborer | Nebraska |
| 73 | William C Eather | 13 | grandson | None | Nebraska |
| 74 | Frank L Giddings | 29 | son-in-law | Farm Laborer | Illinois |
| 75 | Vera G Giddings | 23 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 76 | Clayton R Giddings | 2 | grandson | None | Nebraska |
| 77 | Betty Ellen Giddings | 1 | granddaughter | None | Nebraska |
| 78 | Raymond L West | 38 | head | Farm Laborer | Iowa |
| 79 | Helen L West | 34 | wife | None | Iowa |
| 80 | Clyde R West | 12 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 81 | Mary L West | 11 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 82 | Mildred A West | 9 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 83 | Donald F West | 7 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 84 | Betty Lou West | 5 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 85 | June West | 1 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 86 | Clyde R Meglemre | 24 | head | Section Laborer | Nebraska |
| 87 | Ellen M Meglemre | 19 | wife | None | Missouri |
| 88 | Clyde R Jr Meglemre | 2 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 89 | John W C Brandon | 40 | head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 90 | Minnie E Brandon | 45 | wife | None | Iowa |
| 91 | Clyde E Brandon | 19 | son | Farm Helper | Iowa |
| 92 | Lotus J Brandon | 16 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 93 | Glenn W Brandon | 13 | son | None | Wyoming |
| 94 | Donald F Brandon | 10 | son | None | Nebraska |
| 95 | Marjorie F Brandon | 8 | daughter | None | Nebraska |
| 96 | Basilio Gonzales | 30 | head | Farm Laborer | Mexico |
| 97 | Martha Gonzales | 22 | wife | None | Texas |
| 98 | Charles W Gilchrist | 39 | head | Farmer | Iowa |
| 99 | Lena E Gilchrist | 36 | wife | None | Illinois |
| 100 | Ruth E P Gilchrist | 7 | daughter | None | Kansas |
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)