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Scottish 1911 census details revealed after 100 years

Details of the 1911 census have been released after 100 years under lock and key.

The results, released by the Registrar General for Scotland, reveal a snapshot of life during an era of mass migration and urban overcrowding.

The census was the last before World War I and features details of Scotland's 4.75 million citizens, including John Logie Baird.

The results are being made available to the public on a pay-per-view basis....

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