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Each of the Ellingsworth given names is sized according to its frequency in the 1860 United States census; there were 218 Ellingsworths enumerated in 1860.

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Each of the Ellingsworth given names is sized according to its frequency in the 1920 United States census; there were 571 Ellingsworths enumerated in 1920.

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Each of the Ellingsworth given names is sized according to its frequency in the 1930 United States census; there were 854 Ellingsworths enumerated in 1930.

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In this paper, I will suggest that the application of data mining to large data sets and repositories of genealogical information, along with the potential benefits of data mining to both researchers and organizations that support genealogical research efforts will enhance the ability of historians and genealogical researchers to conduct more efficient and effective research.

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I recently created a Philadelphia food inspection map and thought I'd share it with you.

You can search for health violations in food businesses - including restaurants, bakeries, street carts - subject to inspection by Environmental Health Services in the city of Philadelphia.

There is also a mobile version if you are using such a device.

http://welcometophilly.com/food/

I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions regarding it.