The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1941-1942

Unlock Your Aberdeen Family's Wartime Story: The Post Office Directory 1941-1942

Step back in time to the Granite City during the Second World War and pinpoint your ancestors' lives amidst a world in conflict.

Imagine Aberdeen in 1941. The echoes of war are a constant presence—the air raid precautions, the citizens in reserved occupations, and the city's vital role in the national effort. It was a time of resilience, community, and profound change. Now, you can place your family directly into this historic landscape with The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1941-1942. More than just a list of names, this is a primary source snapshot of a city on the Home Front, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the daily lives of your ancestors during one of the most defining periods of the 20th century.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Resident Directory: An alphabetical list of the heads of households, their occupations, and their full addresses. Locate the very street where your great-grandparents lived and see if their wartime profession is listed.
Commercial & Trade Directory: A comprehensive guide to Aberdeen's businesses. Was your ancestor a grocer, a shipyard worker, a doctor, or a merchant? Discover the commercial landscape they navigated and see which shops and services were operating to support the city.
Street Directory: A complete street-by-street listing, allowing you to explore entire neighbourhoods and understand who lived next door to your family. Perfect for house histories and building a richer picture of their community.
Official Information: Details on civic officials, churches, schools, doctors, solicitors, and public institutions, providing crucial context for your family's life and the structure of the city they called home.
Why This 1941-1942 Edition is a Must-Have:
This isn't just any directory. It's a wartime directory. It captures a unique moment in history, showing you:

The Home Front: See which men and women were in "reserved occupations," essential to the war effort and therefore not in active service.
Community Resilience: Identify the local institutions, from churches to charities, that formed the backbone of community support.
Break Through Brick Walls: If your family seems to "disappear" from records during the war, this directory can be the key to finding them between the 1939 Register and the 1951 census.