The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1936-1937

Step Through the Door of Your Aberdeen Ancestors: The 1936-1937 Post Office Directory

Imagine walking the granite-paved streets of Aberdeen in 1936. The echoes of a changing world are in the air—the interwar years are in full swing, trams rattle down Union Street, and the city thrives on trade and industry. What if you could open a time capsule and see the city through your ancestors' eyes? Now you can.

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1936-1937 is more than a book; it's a vibrant snapshot of a city on the cusp of the modern era, and an indispensable key to unlocking your family's Scottish heritage.

What is This Directory?
Far more than a simple list of names, this comprehensive directory is the who's who and what's what of Aberdeen on the eve of the Second World War. It meticulously catalogues the residents, businesses, and civic structures that defined daily life. For the genealogist, it is an invaluable bridge between the 1911 and 1951 censuses, a period where official records can be scarce.

A Genealogical Goldmine: What's Inside?

Alphabetical List of Private Residents: The heart of the directory. Find your ancestors by name, complete with their occupation and home address. Pinpoint where they lived and what they did for a living.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Discover if your family were entrepreneurs! Search by trade to find all the bakers, blacksmiths, shipbuilders, or grocers in the city, revealing the economic landscape your family navigated.
Street Directory: The ultimate tool for context. Have an address from a letter or a certificate? Use the street directory to see a complete list of who lived on that road, identifying neighbours and potential family members living nearby.
Official & Institutional Directory: Add rich colour to your family story. Find details on the Town Council, churches, schools, hospitals, and the law courts. Discover the minister who may have married your grandparents or the doctor who tended to them.
Court & Postal Information: From cab fares to postal rates, these fascinating details paint a vivid picture of the costs and logistics of daily life in 1930s Aberdeen.
Why You Need This Directory For Your Research:

Break Down Brick Walls: Locate a missing relative, confirm a family address, or discover a previously unknown occupation.
Build a Richer Family Tree: Go beyond names and dates. Understand the community your family was a part of, the street they called home, and the work that shaped their lives.
Connect the Generations: Walk the same streets, visit the same churches, and see the same cityscape your ancestors knew. This is the ultimate tool for bringing your heritage to life.