The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1919-1920

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1919-1920 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Step Back into Post-War Aberdeen. Discover Your Ancestors in the Definitive 1919-1920 Directory.

Unlock the Story of Your Aberdeen Ancestors in a Pivotal Era
Are you tracing your family tree back to the Granite City? Do you wonder what life was like for your relatives in the years immediately following the Great War? Now you can walk the streets of their Aberdeen with the definitive guide to the city and its people.

This is a complete, high-quality digital reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1919-1920. This isn't just a list of names; it's a detailed snapshot of a city in transition, capturing the residents, trades, and institutions of a unique moment in history. Whether your family were merchants on Union Street, fishermen in Footdee, or skilled craftsmen in the heart of the city, their story is waiting within these pages.

A Treasure Trove of Genealogical and Historical Data
This invaluable resource for family historians and local history researchers contains a wealth of information, including:

Alphabetical Directory of Residents: The core of the directory, listing the head of household, their occupation, and their full address. Perfect for pinpointing exactly where your family lived.

Commercial & Trade Directory: Find your ancestor's business, their partners, and their professional standing. Discover the commercial landscape of Aberdeen after WWI.

Official Information: Details on municipal officials, churches, schools, hospitals, banks, and public transport, providing rich context for your ancestor's daily life.

Street Directory: A comprehensive list of streets and their principal occupants, allowing you to explore entire neighbourhoods and see who lived next door.

Authentic Scanned Images for a True Historical Experience

To preserve the original look, feel, and integrity of this historic document, this product is provided as a set of high-resolution, scanned images of every single page.

Please Note: This is a digital facsimile, not a text-searchable database. The pages are images, which means you cannot use Ctrl+F to search for names. However, the directory's original, meticulously organised alphabetical structure makes navigation surprisingly simple and intuitive. It's like having the original book on your screen, allowing you to browse, discover, and make serendipitous connections just as a researcher would have done 100 years ago.

Why This 1919-1920 Directory is Special
This edition captures a fascinating period. The world was reshaping after the trauma of WWI. Men were returning home, industries were adapting, and a new sense of normalcy was emerging. This directory records the people who lived through that change—the veterans, the families who waited, and the entrepreneurs who rebuilt the city's economy. It's a powerful link to a generation that defined the 20th century.

Convenient & Accessible Formats
Choose the format that best suits your research style:

Digital Download: Get instant access after purchase. No waiting for shipping! Download the files directly to your computer, tablet, or phone and start your research immediately. Perfect for the genealogist on the go.

CD-ROM: A perfect, permanent backup for your research archive. The CD is ideal for those who prefer a physical copy or have limited internet access. Simply pop it into your computer's drive to explore the directory.

Perfect For:
Family Historians with Aberdeen roots.
Genealogists building out family trees and filling in gaps.
Local History Enthusiasts and students.
House Historians researching the past occupants of a property.
Writers and Researchers needing authentic details about post-WWI Scotland.

Don't let your family's story fade. Add this essential piece of Aberdeen's history to your digital library today and connect with the past like never before!