Chandler Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Chandler Name Meaning: An occupational name for a 'candle seller or maker',more rarely it may have been someone responsible for lighting in a wealthy household.

A medieval chandler also made & sold their 'articals' aswell as 'candles'.Modern english 'Chandler'occured in the 16th century.

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Chandler Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chandler family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,371
Agricultural Labourer 265
Labourer 192
General Servant 86
Laundress 83
Dress Maker 82
Domestic Servant 81
Carpenter 57
Servant 51
Gardener 46
Straw Plaiter 44
Ag Labourer 38
House Keeper 38
Farm Labourer 35
Annuitant 34
Cook 30
Bricklayer 29
Cloth Worker 28
Baker 26
Farm Servant 25
Nurse 25
Housemaid 25
Milliner 24
Shoe Maker 24
Dressmaker 23

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