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 1,847
Agricultural Labourer 275
Domestic Servant 113
General Labourer 108
Laundress 102
Labourer 91
Dress Maker 85
General Servant 71
Farm Labourer 63
Carpenter 49
Gardener 47
General Servant Domestic 42
Charwoman 33
Straw Plaiter 33
Carman 32
Annuitant 31
Clerk 29
House Keeper 28
Bricklayer 26
No Occupation 25
Tailor 25
Coal Miner 25
Servant 23
Butcher 22
Baker 21

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