The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1939-1940

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1939-1940: Your Gateway to Wartime Ancestors

Unlock the Past in the Granite City

Are you searching for your family in Aberdeen? Imagine finding your great-grandfather’s name, his profession as a shipwright, and his exact address on Union Street, all recorded in the last full year of peacetime. The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1939-1940 is more than just a list of names; it's a time capsule, capturing a city on the cusp of the Second World War.

This invaluable genealogical tool provides a detailed snapshot of life in Aberdeen just as the "Phoney War" began and the nation braced for conflict. It’s the perfect resource to bridge the gap between the 1911 Census and the 1939 Register, adding colour, context, and crucial details to your family tree.

What's Inside?

Residential Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents, heads of household, and their occupations. Pinpoint your ancestors and discover what they did for a living.
Street Directory: A complete list of streets, house by house, showing the principal householder for each address. Recreate their neighbourhood and see who their neighbours were.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Find businesses by trade. Was your ancestor a grocer, a fish merchant, or an engineer? Discover their place of work or see if they owned their own business.
Official Information: Lists of civic officials, councillors, doctors, clergy, and other prominent citizens.
Period Advertisements: A fascinating collection of contemporary adverts offering a unique glimpse into the products, services, and daily life of 1939s Aberdeen.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians tracing Aberdeen ancestors.
Local History Enthusiasts researching the city's past.
House Historians wanting to discover past inhabitants of a property.
Writers and Researchers seeking authentic historical context.
Don't let your family's story remain a mystery. Add this essential piece of Aberdeen's history to your research toolkit and walk the streets of your ancestors' past.