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William Moyer — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Our Model Tree links this William Moyer across the 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1882), then head of a 5-person household.
Age 48
b. ~1882
Male
Head
Born: Pennsylvania
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Allegheny, Pennsylvania |
| Surname | Moyer |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Steam Printing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Township / Ward | Pittsburgh City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1882 |
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.
5 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Moyer | Son | — | 24 | ~1906 |
| Ruth Moyer | Daughter | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| Clara Moyer | Spouse | — | 51 | ~1879 |
| William Moyer | Head | — | 48 | ~1882 |
| William Moyer | Son | — | 25 | ~1905 |
Census Appearances
1930
Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Head, age 48
Allegheny, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 5 household members
| Surname | Moyer |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 48 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Age at First Marriage | 21 |
| Father's Birthplace | Germany |
| Mother's Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Steam Printing |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 15000 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
1940
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania
Head, age 58
Allegheny-County, Pennsylvania · implied b. ~1882 — 3 household members
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XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Meyer |
| Given Name | William J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 58 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Pittsburgh |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Allegheny |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Industry | Kitchen Equipment |
| Class of Worker | PW |
| Hours Worked | 44 |
| Income (1939) | 480 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same House |
| Birth State | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | pennsylvania |
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Our Model Tree links William Moyer across 2 US Census years (1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Moyer
Head · 1930 · age 48 · b. ~1882 · Pennsylvania
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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:fifteenthcensus00reel1983:1078)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Emma Goodman | 61 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 52 | Mary Goodman | 59 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Anna B. Goodman | 56 | Sister | Buyer | Pennsylvania |
| 54 | Albert G. Goodman | 19 | Nephew | — | Pennsylvania |
| 55 | Edward O. Mentel | 49 | Head | Prescription Clerk | Pennsylvania |
| 56 | Elizabeth Mentel | 54 | Wife | — | Pennsylvania |
| 57 | Clifford F. Mentel | 33 | Son | Pressman | Pennsylvania |
| 58 | Addie E. Mentel | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 59 | John C. Dugan | 31 | Head | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 60 | James W. Dugan | 36 | Brother | — | Pennsylvania |
| 61 | Gertrude Dugan | 27 | Sister | Dental Assistant | Pennsylvania |
| 62 | Mildred A. Dugan | 25 | Sister | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 63 | Catherine E. Dugan | 18 | Sister | — | Pennsylvania |
| 64 | Mary T. Reich | 34 | Sister-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 65 | Mary R. Reich | 10 | Niece | — | Pennsylvania |
| 66 | William J. Moyer THIS PERSON | 48 | Head | Accountant | Pennsylvania |
| 67 | Clara Moyer | 51 | Wife | — | Switzerland |
| 68 | William J. Moyer | 25 | Son | Glassman | Pennsylvania |
| 69 | Robert F. Moyer | 24 | Son | Teller | Pennsylvania |
| 70 | Ruth M. Moyer | 18 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 71 | John R. Vollmer | 53 | Head | Foreman | Germany |
| 72 | Mary A. Vollmer | 50 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 73 | John M. Vollmer | 26 | Son | Mechanical Dentist | Pennsylvania |
| 74 | George E. Vollmer | 25 | Son | Mechanical Dentist | Pennsylvania |
| 75 | Paul R. Vollmer | 22 | Son | Milliner | Pennsylvania |
| 76 | Ruth H. Vollmer | 20 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 77 | Beatrice F. Vollmer | 18 | Daughter | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 78 | Alice M. Vollmer | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 79 | Ralph E. Vollmer | 15 | Son | Apprentice | Pennsylvania |
| 80 | Robert F. Vollmer | 13 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 81 | William E. Vollmer | 11 | Son | — | Pennsylvania |
| 82 | Virginia D. Vollmer | 9 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 83 | Edna D. Vollmer | 7 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 84 | Margaret E. Burstt | 80 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 85 | George E. Burstt | 50 | Son | Salesman | Pennsylvania |
| 86 | Charles L. Burstt | 47 | Son | Teller | Pennsylvania |
| 87 | Ray A. Burstt | 37 | Son | Wholesale Wagon | Pennsylvania |
| 88 | Mattie Rice | 61 | Housekeeper | Housekeeper | Ohio |
| 89 | Thomas S. Dunbar | 67 | Head | Purchasing Agent | Pennsylvania |
| 90 | Margaret S. Dunbar | 61 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 91 | Margaret S. Dunbar | 25 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 92 | William C. Bollen | 53 | Head | Merchant | Pennsylvania |
| 93 | Florence E. Bollen | 52 | Wife-H | — | Pennsylvania |
| 94 | Margaret M. Bollen | 29 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 95 | Florence J. Bollen | 21 | Daughter | Teacher | Pennsylvania |
| 96 | Nancy J. Bollen | 16 | Daughter | — | Pennsylvania |
| 97 | Julia G. Hack | 61 | Head | — | Pennsylvania |
| 98 | Stella E. Hack | 24 | Daughter | Stenographer | Pennsylvania |
| 99 | Elizabeth Semple | 60 | Boarder | Bookkeeper | Pennsylvania |
| 100 | John G. Paxton | 57 | Head | Real Estate | 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)