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    • Front cover of the telephone directory of the Dutch Bell Telephone Company (NBTM) from 1891.
    Front cover of the telephone directory of the Dutch Bell Telephone Company (NBTM) from 1891.

    Dutch directories offer a wealth of information for genealogists tracing ancestors in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, city directories (Adresboeken), professional listings, and trade registries document names, addresses, and occupations. Given the country’s extensive maritime and trade history, directories often list merchants, shipbuilders, and craftsmen. Some regions also maintained population registers that supplement census data. Since Dutch citizens frequently migrated for work, these directories can help track family movements across cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. They provide a crucial link between vital records and later population censuses.



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