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William Williams — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Providence, Rhode Island
Our Model Tree links this William Williams across the 1910, 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Providence, Rhode Island (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1861), then head of a 6-person household.
Age 69
b. ~1861
Male
Head
Born: Maine
Married
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Industry | Yacht Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 3600 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Township / Ward | Cranston City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1861 |
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.
6 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to William | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Williams | Daughter | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| Hazel Williams | Daughter | — | 23 | ~1907 |
| William Williams | Head | — | 69 | ~1861 |
| Maud Williams | Other | — | 53 | ~1877 |
| Roger Williams | Son | — | 20 | ~1910 |
| Arthur Williams | Son | — | 12 | ~1918 |
Census Appearances
1910
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 49
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1861 — 6 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | William J |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 49 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Years Married | 8 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Maine |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Industry | Tow Boat |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1920
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 59
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1861 — 9 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 59 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Industry | Machine Shop |
| 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 State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
1930
Providence, Rhode …
Head, age 69
Providence, Rhode Island · implied b. ~1861 — 6 household members
| Surname | Williams |
| Given Name | William G. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 69 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Maine |
| Age at First Marriage | 28 |
| Father's Birthplace | Maine |
| Mother's Birthplace | Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Industry | Yacht Club |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Home Value / Rent | 3600 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Birth State | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | maine |
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Our Model Tree links William Williams across 3 US Census years (1910, 1920 and 1930) in Providence, Rhode Island, using XGBoost record linkage.
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William Williams
Head · 1930 · age 69 · b. ~1861 · Rhode Island
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1930 US Federal Census — Providence, Rhode Island
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1930 US Federal Census — Providence, Rhode Island
Page Contents
49 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:15thcensus2171unit:0074)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Claire Griffin | 12 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 52 | Joseph J. Taylor | 54 | Head | Broker | Pennsylvania |
| 53 | Annie E. Taylor | 52 | Wife-H | — | Rhode Island |
| 54 | Clara Taylor | 24 | Daughter | Operator | Rhode Island |
| 55 | Joseph J. Taylor | 19 | Son | Salesman | Rhode Island |
| 56 | Charles W. Taylor | 15 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 57 | Ralph E. Williams | 48 | Head | Traffic Manager | Rhode Island |
| 58 | Annie E. Williams | 52 | Wife-H | — | Massachusetts |
| 59 | Robert E. Williams | 13 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 60 | Elizabeth Anthony | 54 | Servant | Servant | Rhode Island |
| 61 | Arthur Pinner | 38 | Head | Master Painter | Sweden |
| 62 | Anna Pinner | 39 | Wife-H | — | Sweden |
| 63 | Ernest E. Pruitt | 50 | Head | Treasurer | Massachusetts |
| 64 | Sarah F. Pruitt | 46 | Wife-H | — | Connecticut |
| 65 | Walter Pickering | 68 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 66 | Etta Pickering | 66 | Wife-H | — | Rhode Island |
| 67 | Arthur W. Pickering | 48 | Son | Wire Braider | Rhode Island |
| 68 | Jessie E. Pickering | 43 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 69 | Elizabeth J. Pickering | 21 | Grand daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 70 | Clinton Lockwood | 46 | Head | Dye Cutter | Rhode Island |
| 71 | Elizabeth H. Lockwood | 44 | Wife-H | — | Rhode Island |
| 72 | Anna S. Lockwood | 17 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 73 | Clinton Lockwood | 13 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 74 | Ella E. Howell | 46 | Head | Nurse | Rhode Island |
| 75 | Harry E. Howell | 27 | Son | Printer | Rhode Island |
| 76 | Marion E. Howell | 26 | Daughter | Clerk | Rhode Island |
| 77 | Ella S. Taft | 75 | Mother | — | Rhode Island |
| 78 | Sabine Sweeney | 38 | Head | — | Massachusetts |
| 79 | Charles Sweeney | 10 | Son | — | Massachusetts |
| 80 | Alvin Sweeney | 10 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 81 | Sabine E. Sweeney | 2 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 82 | Jennie P. Albro | 71 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 83 | Ella H. Walton | 56 | Head | — | Rhode Island |
| 84 | William G. Williams THIS PERSON | 69 | Head | Steward | Maine |
| 85 | Maud Williams | 53 | Wife-H | — | Nova Scotia |
| 86 | Hazel Williams | 23 | Daughter | Stenographer | Massachusetts |
| 87 | Roger G. Williams | 20 | Son | Cabinet Maker | Massachusetts |
| 88 | Dorothy G. Williams | 16 | Daughter | — | Rhode Island |
| 89 | Arthur Williams | 12 | Son | — | Vermont |
| 90 | Helena Neilan | 40 | Head | Saleslady | Vermont |
| 91 | Francis Neilan | 18 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
| 92 | Laurier E. Neilan | 33 | Sister | Saleslady | Vermont |
| 93 | Paige Coons | 42 | Head | Manager | New York |
| 94 | Adeline Coons | 42 | Wife-H | — | New Hampshire |
| 95 | Alice W. Coons | 18 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 96 | Katherine Coons | 16 | Daughter | — | Massachusetts |
| 97 | Lewis B. Smith | 45 | Head | Mechanic | Rhode Island |
| 98 | Alice V. Smith | 45 | Wife-H | — | Rhode Island |
| 99 | Benjamin Smith | 9 | Son | — | Rhode Island |
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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)