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William James — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Houghton, Michigan
Our Model Tree links this William James across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Houghton, Michigan (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1860), then head of a 2-person household.
Age 70
b. ~1860
Male
Head
Born: England
Widowed
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Houghton, Michigan |
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1879 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | retired |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Township / Ward | Calumet Village |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1860 |
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.
2 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie James | Daughter | — | 40 | ~1890 |
| William James | Head | — | 70 | ~1860 |
Census Appearances
1900
Houghton, Michigan
Head, age 40
Houghton, Michigan · implied b. ~1860 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 39 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Birth Month | Jun |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Year of Immigration | 1876 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Miner (copper) |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1910
Houghton, Michigan
Head, age 49
Houghton, Michigan · implied b. ~1861 — 10 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Years Married | 25 |
| Year of Immigration | 1880 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Copper Mine |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1920
Houghton, Michigan
Head, age 60
Houghton, Michigan · implied b. ~1860 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 60 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | England |
| Year of Immigration | 1879 |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Industry | Copper Mine |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Free/Mortgaged | F |
| Birth Country | England |
| Year of Naturalization | 1882 |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
1930
Houghton, Michigan
Head, age 70
Houghton, Michigan · implied b. ~1860 — 2 household members
| Surname | James |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 70 |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Birthplace | England |
| Naturalization Status | Naturalized |
| Year of Immigration | 1879 |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | England |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | retired |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 25 |
| Birth Country | England |
| Birthplace (normalized) | england |
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Our Model Tree links William James across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Houghton, Michigan, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William James
Head · 1930 · age 70 · b. ~1860 · Michigan
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1930 US Federal Census — Houghton, Michigan
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1930 US Federal Census — Houghton, Michigan
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:michigancensus00reel993:0726)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Isabella | 19 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 2 | Frank Lutshler | 60 | roomer | Janitor | Germany |
| 3 | Effie E. Servo | 24 | roomer | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 4 | Helma M. Servo | 27 | roomer | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 5 | Clara Erwin | 30 | roomer | Teacher | Michigan |
| 6 | Albert Harris | 54 | Head | Painter | England |
| 7 | Emily Harris | 49 | wife-H | None | England |
| 8 | Albert Harris | 26 | son | Blacksmith | Michigan |
| 9 | Fred Lantz | 60 | Head | Salesman | Indiana |
| 10 | Anna W. Lantz | 66 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 11 | Elizabeth Phillips | 35 | roomer | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 12 | Millard Anderson | 45 | Head | Laborer | Washington |
| 13 | Hilda M. Anderson | 45 | wife-H | Saleslady | New Zealand |
| 14 | John Tambellini | 57 | Head | Retired | Italy |
| 15 | Amelia Tambellini | 54 | wife-H | None | Italy |
| 16 | Hugo Tambellini | 30 | son | None | Michigan |
| 17 | Jan Tambellini | 27 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 18 | Julius Tambellini | 32 | Head | Proprietor | Michigan |
| 19 | Hazel Tambellini | 32 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 20 | John Tambellini | 6 | son | None | Michigan |
| 21 | George Thayer | 22 | roomer | Driver | Michigan |
| 22 | Dan W. Ryan | 64 | Head | None | Michigan |
| 23 | Fred Ryan | 54 | brother | Bookkeeper | Michigan |
| 24 | William J. Quidorman | 52 | Head | Manager | Michigan |
| 25 | Florence E. Quidorman | 46 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 26 | Fred Sarto | 66 | Head | Carpenter | Italy |
| 27 | Mary Sarto | 60 | wife-H | None | Poland |
| 28 | Andrew Sarto | 17 | son | Laborer | Michigan |
| 29 | Abner Linden | 37 | Head | Brakeman | Michigan |
| 30 | Myra Linden | 32 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 31 | Allan Linden | 12 | son | None | Michigan |
| 32 | Dorothy Linden | 13 | daughter | None | Michigan |
| 33 | Robert Linden | 9 | son | None | Michigan |
| 34 | Mary Stevens | 66 | Head | Proprietor | New Jersey |
| 35 | Harry Stevens | 28 | Head | Fireman | Michigan |
| 36 | Florence Stevens | 25 | wife-H | None | Michigan |
| 37 | John Stevens | 2 | son | None | Michigan |
| 38 | John Rodda | 56 | lodger | Miner | England |
| 39 | Martin Pridder | 51 | lodger | Laborer | England |
| 40 | George E. Menzies | 42 | lodger | Repairman | Michigan |
| 41 | Richard Lumbach | 64 | lodger | Retired | Michigan |
| 42 | Mike Vukovich | 37 | lodger | Miner | Slovenia |
| 43 | William H. James THIS PERSON | 70 | Head | Retired | England |
| 44 | Elsie M. James | 40 | daughter | Teacher | Michigan |
| 45 | Ellen Leary | 61 | Head | None | Michigan |
| 46 | Edward Leary | 27 | son | Salesman | Michigan |
| 47 | Eino Laiti | 43 | Head | None | Finland |
| 48 | Lyydia Laiti | 21 | daughter | Investigator | Michigan |
| 49 | Katherine Laiti | 19 | daughter | Beauty Operator | Michigan |
| 50 | Mary Landry | 70 | Head | None | Michigan |
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)