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William Cunningham — 1930 US Census Record
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Our Model Tree links this William Cunningham across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Jefferson, Alabama (XGBoost, ~Confirmed), with identified parents Edward & Edward — first a son (b.~1909), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 21
b. ~1909
Male
Son
Born: Alabama
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Jefferson, Alabama |
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Caddy |
| Industry | Country Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
| Occupation | Caddy |
| Township / Ward | Homewood City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1909 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dessye Cunningham | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Edward Cunningham | Head | — | 55 | ~1875 |
| Leonora Cunningham | Other | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| Victor Cunningham | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| William Cunningham | Son | — | 21 | ~1909 |
| John Cunningham | Son | — | 15 | ~1915 |
Census Appearances
1910
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1910 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 0 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1920
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 11
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1909 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | Willie |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 11 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
1930
Jefferson, Alabama
Son, age 21
Jefferson, Alabama · implied b. ~1909 — 6 household members
| Surname | Cunningham |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 21 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Alabama |
| Father's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Mother's Birthplace | Alabama |
| Occupation | Caddy |
| Industry | Country Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | alabama |
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 Cunningham across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Jefferson, Alabama, using XGBoost record linkage. Identified parents: father Edward Cunningham (~0.92 confidence) and father Edward Cunningham (~0.92 confidence) and mother Lenora Cunningham (~0.92 confidence) and mother Connie Cunningham (~0.92 confidence). The pedigree spans 1 generation with 4 identified ancestors.
Show:
Gen 1
Parents
confidence ≈ 0.92
Father
Edward Cunningham
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Father
Edward Cunningham
b. ~1875
Source father
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Lenora Cunningham
b. ~1883
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
Mother
Connie Cunningham
b. ~1892
Source mother
● Household
· direct · ~0.92
This person
Anchor record
William Cunningham
Son · 1930 · age 21 · b. ~1909 · Alabama
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Sibling
Dessye Cunningham
Sibling · 1930 · age 18
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Cunningham
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Victor Cunningham
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
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 — Jefferson, Alabama
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1930 US Federal Census — Jefferson, Alabama
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus31usce:0978)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mary J. Scott | 7 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 52 | Eddie J. Scott | 5 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 53 | Willie M. White | 26 | Head-H | Laundress | Alabama |
| 54 | Odie Howard | 20 | Brother | Gardener | Alabama |
| 55 | Homer Scott | 27 | Boarder | Gardener | Alabama |
| 56 | Eddie Cole | 51 | Head | Helper | Alabama |
| 57 | Florance Cole | 50 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 58 | Jerry Cole | 17 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 59 | Robert James | 32 | Head | Clergyman | Alabama |
| 60 | Mary B. James | 32 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 61 | Deborah J. James | 8 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 62 | Malachi James | 6 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 63 | Annie J. James | 4 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 64 | Mitchell P. James | 2 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 65 | David J. James | 1 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 66 | Luella Levert | 49 | Head-H | Servant | Alabama |
| 67 | Mellanie Taylor | 44 | Boarder | Servant | Alabama |
| 68 | Doris M. Taylor | 3 | Daughter | — | Alabama |
| 69 | Columbus Johnson | 42 | Head | Miner | Florida |
| 70 | Callie Johnson | 42 | Wife-H | — | Alabama |
| 71 | Catherine Rich | 76 | Head-H | Servant | Alabama |
| 72 | Willie M. Rich | 36 | Son | Fighter | Alabama |
| 73 | Mary E. Rich | 30 | Daughter | Nurse | Alabama |
| 74 | Herbert Rich | 21 | Son | Labor | Alabama |
| 75 | Hattie Rich | 19 | Daughter | Servant | Alabama |
| 76 | Mattie Hall | 28 | Head-H | Servant | Mississippi |
| 77 | Dorothy Rancher | 15 | Daughter | Nurse | Mississippi |
| 78 | Johnnie Rancher | 12 | Son | — | Mississippi |
| 79 | Heather Knight | 19 | Daughter | Laundress | Mississippi |
| 80 | Dorothy J. Knight | 2 | Granddaughter | — | Alabama |
| 81 | Thelma Knight | 1 | Granddaughter | — | Alabama |
| 82 | Johnnie Wynn | 26 | Head | Gardener | Alabama |
| 83 | Irene Wynn | 22 | Wife-H | Laundress | Alabama |
| 84 | Johnnie Jr. Wynn | 0 | Son | — | Alabama |
| 85 | Allie Jacklon | 45 | Head | Ditcher | Alabama |
| 86 | Aursie Jacklon | 37 | Wife | None | Alabama |
| 87 | Allie Jr. Jacklon | 15 | Son | Ditcher | Alabama |
| 88 | Gusie Wright | 17 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 89 | Mammee R. Wright | 1 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 90 | Clarance Bailey | 20 | Boarder | Ditcher | Alabama |
| 91 | Edward Cunningham | 55 | Head | Janitor | Alabama |
| 92 | Leonora R. Cunningham | 48 | Wife-H | Seamstress | Alabama |
| 93 | William J. Cunningham THIS PERSON | 21 | Son | Caddy | Alabama |
| 94 | Dessye M. Cunningham | 18 | Daughter | None | Alabama |
| 95 | John L. Cunningham | 15 | Son | Caddy | Alabama |
| 96 | Victor F. Cunningham | 13 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 97 | John Hall | 37 | Head | Laborer | Alabama |
| 98 | Callie Hall | 32 | Wife | Maid | Mississippi |
| 99 | Slim Gaton | 15 | Son | None | Alabama |
| 100 | Willie Elmo | 32 | Boarder | Cook | Alabama |
Pedigree Summary
William + 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)