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 813
Agricultural Labourer 313
House Servant 130
Labourer 115
Farm Labourer 83
Servant 78
At Home 74
Dress Maker 73
Laundress 58
House Keeper 39
Pauper 38
Carpenter 38
General Servant 35
Gardener 33
Straw Plaiter 28
Shoe Maker 28
Annuitant 26
Ag Lab 25
Farmer 24
Cook 22
Tailor 22
Nurse 21
Errand Boy 21
Groom 20
Ag Labourer 20

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