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William Dickson — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Dickson across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Allegheny, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Dickson |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| 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 | Sewickley Heights Township |
| 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.
7 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Dickson | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Gerald Dickson | Daughter | — | 4 | ~1926 |
| Jennie Dickson | Other | — | 70 | ~1860 |
| Lee Dickson | Head | — | 46 | ~1884 |
| Thomas Dickson | Son | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Harold Dickson | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Hannah Dickson | Other | — | 47 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 3
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1917 — 5 household members
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· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Dickson |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Son, age 13
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
| Surname | Dickson |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| 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 Dickson across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Dickson
Son · 1930 · age 13 · b. ~1917 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Gerald Dickson
Sibling · 1930 · age 4
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Thomas Dickson
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Harold Dickson
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
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 — Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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1930 US Federal Census — Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:fifteenthcensus00reel1990:0456)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Thornton | 33 | Head | Electrician | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Phyllis H. Thornton | 34 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Albert Jr. Thornton | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Ruth A. Thornton | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Emeline Sawyer | 75 | Aunt | — | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Paul Bretzler | 71 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Rose Bretzler | 71 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Walter S. Bretzler | 32 | Son | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Wilda Bretzler | 30 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 10 | Andrew J. Sherry | 42 | Head | Farmer | Pennsylvania |
| 11 | Annie E. Sherry | 34 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | William A. Sherry | 12 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | May E. Sherry | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Viola L. Sherry | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | John E. Sherry | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | Jane E. Sherry | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Hazel P. Sherry | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | George M. Stiles | 67 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | Jennie A. Stiles | 69 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Leo Brodbeck | 49 | Head | Gardener | Switzerland |
| 21 | Katherine Brodbeck | 45 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | John L. Brodbeck | 20 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Ida M. Brodbeck | 18 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Emil J. Brodbeck | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Fred H. Brodbeck | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Mildred R. Brodbeck | 10 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | William F. Brodbeck | 7 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | William L. Cooper | 50 | Head | Butler | Virginia |
| 29 | Flora E. Cooper | 37 | Wife-H | — | Minnesota |
| 30 | William A. Cooper | 1 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Samuel C. Meese | 46 | Head | Chauffeur | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | Nellie E. Meese | 45 | Wife-H | — | High Sea |
| 33 | Mary Jane Meese | 15 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Sarah Eileen Meese | 14 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Samuel C. Jr. Meese | 9 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Lee H. Dickson | 46 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Hannah Dickson | 47 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Thomas J. Dickson | 19 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Harold S. Dickson | 16 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | William J. Dickson THIS PERSON | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | Gerald Dickson | 4 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Jennie Dickson | 70 | Lodger | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Louis Millard | 49 | Head | Physician | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | Sarah W. Millard | 45 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Louis Jr. Millard | 16 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 46 | Robert L. Gallup | 46 | Head | Partner | New York |
| 47 | Robert S. Gallup | 21 | Son | Clerk | Virginia |
| 48 | Arthur L. Miles | 35 | Lodger | Farmer | W. Virginia |
| 49 | Clifton C. Barnette | 21 | Servant | Houseman | South Carolina |
| 50 | Margaret Faulds | 48 | Servant | Servant | 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)