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== <span>'''<span>County | == <span>'''<span><span>County c</span><span></span>hanges made in 1974</span>'''</span> == | ||
<span><span>In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''<span>regions</span>'' were created from the original thirty-four counties.</span></span> | <span><span>In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''<span>regions</span>'' were created from the original thirty-four counties.</span></span> | ||
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You should still begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. | You should still begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. | ||
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== '''Use of the Suffix 'Shire'''' == | == '''Use of the Suffix 'Shire'''' == | ||