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William Norris — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Plymouth, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Norris across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Plymouth, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1917), then head of a 7-person household.
Age 13
b. ~1917
Male
Son
Born: Massachusetts
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Township / Ward | West Bridgewater Town |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Norris | Son | — | 25 | ~1905 |
| William Norris | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| R Norris | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Joseph Norris | Son | — | 10 | ~1920 |
| Blanche Norris | Daughter | — | 22 | ~1908 |
| James Norris | Head | — | 52 | ~1878 |
| Eliza Norris | Other | — | 47 | ~1883 |
Census Appearances
1920
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Son, age 3
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1917 — 11 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 3 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Son, age 13
Plymouth, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1917 — 7 household members
| Surname | Norris |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 13 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | England |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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 Norris across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Plymouth, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
William Norris
Son · 1930 · age 13 · b. ~1917 · Massachusetts
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Sibling
R Norris
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Joseph Norris
Sibling · 1930 · age 10
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Blanche Norris
Sibling · 1930 · age 22
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
John Norris
Sibling · 1930 · age 25
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 — Plymouth, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Plymouth, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel941:0370)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gladys M. Sanborn | 23 | wife H | None | Maine |
| 52 | Helen L. Sanborn | 5 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 53 | Roy F. Keith | 34 | Head | Shoe Worker | Massachusetts |
| 54 | Susie E. Keith | 34 | wife H | None | Massachusetts |
| 55 | Albert F. Keith | 9 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 56 | Bernard E. Keith | 6 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 57 | Marjorie E. Keith | 5 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 58 | Harold W. Height | 36 | Head | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Edna M. Height | 29 | wife H | Leather Cutter | Canada English |
| 60 | Grace E. Height | 13 | daughter | None | Canada English |
| 61 | Stella R. Height | 11 | daughter | None | Canada English |
| 62 | Artreth J. Height | 9 | daughter | None | Canada English |
| 63 | Elsie Height | 5 | daughter | None | Canada English |
| 64 | Edna Height | 2 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 65 | Winsell S. Height | 64 | Head | Laborer | Canada English |
| 66 | Albina M. Height | 53 | wife H | None | Canada English |
| 67 | James M. Smith | 73 | Head | Farm Operator | Canada English |
| 68 | George A. Smith | 69 | wife H | None | Canada English |
| 69 | James H. Norris | 52 | Head | Molder | Massachusetts |
| 70 | Eliza A. Norris | 47 | wife H | None | England |
| 71 | John H. Norris | 25 | son | Core Maker | Massachusetts |
| 72 | Blanche E. Norris | 22 | daughter | General Work | Massachusetts |
| 73 | R. Everett Norris | 16 | son | Laborer | Massachusetts |
| 74 | William Norris THIS PERSON | 13 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 75 | Joseph E. Norris | 10 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 76 | Edgar E. Banning | 39 | Head | Buyer | Massachusetts |
| 77 | Freda G. Banning | 33 | wife H | General Office Work | Massachusetts |
| 78 | Donald L. Banning | 3 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Mertie Mahoney | 44 | Sister | House Keeper | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Carl B. Olsen | 39 | Head | Fireman | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Lillie Olsen | 37 | wife H | None | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Summer H. Olsen | 11 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 83 | Carl R. Olsen | 4 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 84 | Lance R. Olsen | 1 | son | None | Massachusetts |
| 85 | Hilda Ostendahl | 47 | Sister | Stitcher | Massachusetts |
| 86 | Helen Ostendahl | 19 | niece | General Office Work | Massachusetts |
| 87 | — | None | — | — | — |
| 88 | Malcolm Wardwell | 55 | Head | Salesman | Maine |
| 89 | Ethel M. Wardwell | 49 | wife H | None | Massachusetts |
| 90 | Herbert C. Johnson | 48 | Head | Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 91 | Mary A. Johnson | 46 | wife H | None | Massachusetts |
| 92 | Charles L. Benjamin | 59 | Boarder | Salesman | Massachusetts |
| 93 | Jordan C. Taylor | 39 | Head | Pressman | Oregon |
| 94 | Jean E. Taylor | 39 | wife H | Supervisor | Scotland |
| 95 | W. William E. Fay | 67 | Head | Painter | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Charles G. Johnson | 56 | Head | Rough Rounder | Sweden |
| 97 | Elizabeth Johnson | 40 | wife H | None | Sweden |
| 98 | Astrid V. Johnson | 7 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 99 | Greta Johnson | 6 | daughter | None | Massachusetts |
| 100 | Lester Johnson | 2 | son | None | Massachusetts |
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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)