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William Conway — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Conway across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1918), then head of a 8-person household.
Age 12
b. ~1918
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Township / Ward | Philadelphia City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1918 |
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.
8 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Conway | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| William Sterling | Other | — | 38 | ~1892 |
| William Conway | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| David Conway | Head | — | 34 | ~1896 |
| David Conway | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Harry Conway | Son | — | 14 | ~1916 |
| Mary Conway | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Anna Conway | Spouse | — | 34 | ~1896 |
Census Appearances
1920
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1919 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 1 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Son, age 12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1918 — 8 household members
| Surname | Conway |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 12 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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 William Conway across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Conway
Son · 1930 · age 12 · b. ~1918 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Mary Conway
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
David Conway
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harry Conway
Sibling · 1930 · age 14
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Anna Conway
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1930 US Federal Census — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
48 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:fifteenthcensus00reel2143:0270)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jr Schater | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Mary Conlan | 60 | Aunt | Presser | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | James Blee | 42 | Head | Stillman | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Nellie Blee | 43 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Dominick Noone | 22 | Boarder | Fireman | Northern Ireland |
| 6 | William Krogan | 37 | Head | Operator | Northern Ireland |
| 7 | Elizabeth Krogan | 37 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 8 | Raymond Krogan | 5 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | William Jr Krogan | 2 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Francis Mcihee | 20 | Nephew | Press | Scotland |
| 11 | David Conway | 34 | Head | Patrolman | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Anna Conway | 34 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | David Jr Conway | 16 | Son | Errand Boy | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Harry Conway | 14 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | William Conway THIS PERSON | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Anna Conway | 11 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Mary Conway | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | William Sterling | 38 | Boarder | Pressman | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Thomas Jacobs | 29 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Isabella Jacobs | 26 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Thomas Jr Jacobs | 4 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | Anna Jacobs | 8 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Jesse Thornton | 49 | Head | Carpenter | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Jennie Thornton | 42 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Mary Thornton | 17 | Daughter | Cutter | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Jennie Thornton | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Matilda Thornton | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | James Castle | 21 | Boarder | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Mike Martin | 36 | Head | Operator | Lithuania |
| 30 | Sarah Martin | 24 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 31 | Peter Rubiak | 28 | Boarder | Operator | Germany |
| 32 | Blanche Rubiak | 24 | Boarder | Glove Maker | Germany |
| 33 | Ernest Caniglia | 35 | Head | Tailor | Italy |
| 34 | Catherine Caniglia | 30 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 35 | Anita Caniglia | 6 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Arthur Shaw | 63 | Head | Janitor | Northern Ireland |
| 37 | Mary Shaw | 62 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 38 | Isabell Farren | 28 | Daughter | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | James Mcnill | 45 | Head | Motorman | Northern Ireland |
| 40 | Margaret Mcnill | 41 | Wife | — | Northern Ireland |
| 41 | James Jr Mcnill | 15 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Margaret Mcnill | 16 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Catherine Mcnill | 12 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Mary Mcnill | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Rita Mcnill | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Eleanor Mcnill | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Mildred Mcnill | 5 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | James C Havia | 37 | Head | Fireman | Pennsylvania |
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)