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William Russell — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Essex, Massachusetts
Our Model Tree links this William Russell across the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Essex, Massachusetts (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1862), then head of a 3-person household.
Age 68
b. ~1862
Male
Head
Born: Massachusetts
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Essex, Massachusetts |
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Cloth inspector |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 10 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
| Occupation | Cloth Inspector |
| Township / Ward | Salem City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1862 |
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.
3 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Lee | Daughter | — | 19 | ~1911 |
| William Russell | Head | — | 68 | ~1862 |
| Rose Russell | Spouse | — | 59 | ~1871 |
Census Appearances
1900
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 40
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1860 — 3 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 40 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Birth Month | July |
| Birth Year | 1860 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1910
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 49
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1861 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russel |
| Given Name | William |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Years Married | 25 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | inspector |
| Industry | mill |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | English |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1920
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 59
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1861 — 3 household members
●
Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | William H |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Cloth inspector |
| Industry | Cotton Mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
1930
Essex, Massachusetts
Head, age 68
Essex, Massachusetts · implied b. ~1862 — 3 household members
| Surname | Russell |
| Given Name | William H. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 68 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Age at First Marriage | 22 |
| Father's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Mother's Birthplace | Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Cloth inspector |
| Industry | Cotton mill |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 10 |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | massachusetts |
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Our Model Tree links William Russell across 4 US Census years (1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930) in Essex, Massachusetts, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Russell
Head · 1930 · age 68 · b. ~1862 · Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
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1930 US Federal Census — Essex, Massachusetts
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:massachusettscensus00reel902:0913)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert A. Purtell | 8 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 2 | Lillian E. Kidwell | 51 | Servant | Housekeeper | Maine |
| 3 | Mary A. Cooney | 72 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 4 | Ellen Cooney | 70 | Sister | — | Irish Free State |
| 5 | Charles H. Atkinson | 34 | Head | Janitor | Canada English |
| 6 | Hazel Atkinson | 24 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 7 | Charles Jr. Atkinson | 3 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 8 | William H. Hurlburt | 63 | Head | Harness Maker | Massachusetts |
| 9 | Ernest A. Oliver | 62 | Head | Electrician | Massachusetts |
| 10 | Susan J. Oliver | 59 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 11 | Jennie B. Miller | 59 | Sister-in-law | Boxer | Massachusetts |
| 12 | Marion E. Miller | 15 | Niece-in-law | — | Massachusetts |
| 13 | David Baker | 47 | Head | Actor | New York |
| 14 | Mary Baker | 33 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 15 | Ralph D. Baker | 12 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 16 | Bernadine Baker | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 17 | Patricia Baker | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 18 | Annie M. Murphy | 56 | Head | — | Irish Free State |
| 19 | John R. Milligan | 37 | Head | Meat Cutter | Irish Free State |
| 20 | Rosella Milligan | 38 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 21 | William H. Russell THIS PERSON | 68 | Head | Cloth Inspector | Massachusetts |
| 22 | Rose A. Russell | 59 | Wife | Cleaner | Irish Free State |
| 23 | M. Florence Lee | 19 | Daughter | Saleslady | Massachusetts |
| 24 | George R. Stingel | 33 | Head | Asst. Foreman | Canada English |
| 25 | Mary E. Stingel | 25 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 26 | George L. Stingel | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 27 | Robert E. Stingel | 4 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 28 | James R. Gogley | 34 | Boarder | Public Accountant | Massachusetts |
| 29 | Bessie C. Stingel | 55 | Mother | Domestic | Massachusetts |
| 30 | Mary A. Cole | 68 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 31 | Mildred H. Cole | 38 | Daughter | Teacher | Massachusetts |
| 32 | Mary B. Cole | 35 | Daughter | Agent | Massachusetts |
| 33 | Odette Le Bel | 21 | Servant | General Servant | Canada French |
| 34 | Howard W. Cole | 30 | Head | Lawyer | Massachusetts |
| 35 | Doris E. Cole | 28 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 36 | Rosamond Cole | 3 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 37 | Natalie Cole | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 38 | Mae Brennan | 23 | Servant | General Servant | Irish Free State |
| 39 | James F. Donahue | 59 | Head | Steam Fitter | Massachusetts |
| 40 | Catherine Donahue | 58 | Wife | — | Massachusetts |
| 41 | Edward L. Donahue | 28 | Son | Machinist | Massachusetts |
| 42 | William F. Donahue | 19 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 43 | Rita M. Aiken | 30 | Daughter | Operator | Massachusetts |
| 44 | Rita M. Aiken | 4 | Granddaughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 45 | Catherine T. Regan | 65 | Sister | Practical Nurse | Massachusetts |
| 46 | Elias K. Conrad | 38 | Head | Lather | Missouri |
| 47 | G. Grace Conrad | 33 | Wife | — | Connecticut |
| 48 | Elizabeth D. Conrad | 9 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 49 | William K. Conrad | 6 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 50 | Isaac Foster | 56 | Boarder | Upholsterer | Canada English |
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)