The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1921-1922

The Post Office Directory 1921-1922

Step onto the granite streets of post-war Aberdeen and meet the people who shaped your family history.

Did your ancestors walk the streets of Aberdeen in the aftermath of the Great War? Were they merchants on Union Street, fishermen in Footdee, or scholars at the university? Now, you can walk in their footsteps. The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1921-1922 is more than a list of names; it's a time capsule, a comprehensive social and commercial snapshot of a vibrant city in a pivotal era.

This indispensable resource bridges the gap between the 1911 and the 1921 censuses, providing the crucial details that bring your family tree to life.

Discover Your Family's Story Inside:
Within the pages of this meticulously preserved directory, you will find a treasure trove of information waiting to be uncovered:

Residential Listings: An alphabetical directory of thousands of Aberdeen's private residents, detailing their names, occupations, and full home addresses. This is your key to pinpointing exactly where your family lived.
Street-by-Street Directory: The perfect tool for house historians! See a complete list of heads of household for every street in the city, allowing you to reconstruct entire neighbourhoods and find long-lost neighbours.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Discover the professional lives of your ancestors. Find their businesses, from grand shipping offices to small bakeries and tailors, and understand the commercial heart of their world.
Official & Professional Lists: A comprehensive register of the city's officials, doctors, lawyers, clergy, teachers, and other prominent citizens, placing your ancestors within the structure of the community.
Vivid Advertisements: Explore period advertisements that offer a fascinating glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the time. You might even find an ad for your ancestor's business!
Why is this 1921-1922 Edition a Genealogical Treasure?

Pinpoint a Moment in Time: Locate your family with precision between the 1911 and 1921 censuses.
Break Down Brick Walls: Find a missing relative by their address or trade when other records fail.
Add Rich Context: Go beyond names and dates. Discover their occupations, social standing, and the community they were a part of.
Trace Your Ancestors' Footsteps: Use the street directory to take a virtual walk down their road and see who lived next door.
Who Will Find This Directory Invaluable?

Anyone with family history roots in Aberdeen or the surrounding area.
Local and social historians researching post-WWI Scotland.
House historians wanting to trace the occupants of a specific property.
Genealogists seeking to add colour and detail to their family narratives.