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William Hoffman — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Hoffman across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Dauphin, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 11-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: Pennsylvania
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Dauphin, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Apprentice |
| Industry | Typewriter Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Apprentice |
| Township / Ward | Harrisburg City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
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.
11 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hoffman | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1918 |
| Eith Hoffman | Daughter | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Phoebe Hoffman | Daughter | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Frances Hoffman | Daughter | — | 17 | ~1913 |
| Sarah Hoffman | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| Lucy Hoffman | Daughter | — | 15 | ~1915 |
| John Hoffman | Head | — | 41 | ~1889 |
| Mary Hoffman | Other | — | 39 | ~1891 |
| William Hoffman | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Albert Hoffman | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| John Hoffman | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
Census Appearances
1920
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Son, age 7
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1913 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 7 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1930
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Son, age 18
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1912 — 11 household members
| Surname | Hoffman |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Father's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Apprentice |
| Industry | Typewriter Works |
| Class of Worker | W |
| 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 Hoffman across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Hoffman
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Pennsylvania
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Sibling
Sarah Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 19
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eith Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frances Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 17
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phoebe Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Mary Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 12
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Lucy Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 15
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Albert Hoffman
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
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 — Dauphin, Pennsylvania
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1930 US Federal Census — Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:fifteenthcensus00reel2027:0567)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry M Bell | 42 | Head | Mail Carrier | Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Dora A Bell | 44 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 3 | Harry M Bell | 14 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 4 | John E Bell | 11 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 5 | Albert V Bell | 5 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 6 | Edward S Ruth | 57 | Head | None | Pennsylvania |
| 7 | Emma A Ruth | 55 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 8 | Edith M Ruth | 21 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Elmer E Clough | 57 | Head | Assembler | Ohio |
| 10 | Georgia G Clough | 49 | Wife-H | None | Ohio |
| 11 | Clarence E Clough | 18 | Son | Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 12 | Edna F Clough | 12 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 13 | Harry H Tittleman | 32 | Head | Cabinet Maker | Pennsylvania |
| 14 | Esther M Tittleman | 32 | Wife | None | Pennsylvania |
| 15 | Mona R Tittleman | 0 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 16 | John O Hoffman | 41 | Head | Construction Engineer | Pennsylvania |
| 17 | Mary E Hoffman | 39 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 18 | Sarah E Hoffman | 19 | Daughter | Saleslady | Pennsylvania |
| 19 | William H Hoffman THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 20 | Frances G Hoffman | 17 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 21 | Lucy J Hoffman | 15 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 22 | John E Jr Hoffman | 13 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 23 | Mary R Hoffman | 12 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 24 | Eith M Hoffman | 10 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 25 | Albert K Hoffman | 9 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 26 | Phoebe L Hoffman | 9 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 27 | Montgomery S Order | 51 | Head | Blacksmith | Pennsylvania |
| 28 | Nora Order | 46 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 29 | Rosella S Order | 21 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 30 | William Order | 24 | Son-in-law | Mechanic | Pennsylvania |
| 31 | Lagner Myers | 18 | Roomer | None | Pennsylvania |
| 32 | George W Rickenbach | 50 | Head | Brakeman | Pennsylvania |
| 33 | Marguerite B Rickenbach | 41 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 34 | Martha N Rickenbach | 14 | Daughter | Typist | Pennsylvania |
| 35 | Ruth I Rickenbach | 13 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 36 | Albert S Rickenbach | 11 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 37 | Charles H Hartman | 35 | Brother-in-law | Operator | Pennsylvania |
| 38 | Casper S Stambaugh | 26 | Head | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 39 | Catherine Stambaugh | 25 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 40 | Marie E Stambaugh | 8 | Daughter | None | Pennsylvania |
| 41 | John E Stambaugh | 5 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 42 | Amos S Brightbill | 54 | Head | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 43 | Betty M Brightbill | 50 | Wife-H | None | Pennsylvania |
| 44 | William W Lenker | 50 | Head | Clerical | Pennsylvania |
| 45 | Alice Lenker | 34 | Wife-H | None | New Jersey |
| 46 | John F Lenker | 19 | Son | Inspector | Pennsylvania |
| 47 | Robert A Lenker | 17 | Son | Laborer | Pennsylvania |
| 48 | William A Lenker | 14 | Son | None | Pennsylvania |
| 49 | Elizabeth M Walkinshaw | 18 | Niece | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 50 | Clyde H Updegraff | 54 | Head | Proprietor | 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)