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
General Labourer 180
Living On Own Means 138
General Servant Domestic 107
Scholar 98
Cook Domestic 90
Dress Maker 73
Housemaid Domestic 55
Bricklayer 54
Carpenter 54
Agricultural Labourer 49
Farmer 48
Domestic Servant 47
House Maid Domestic 47
Laundress Wash 45
Gardener Domestic 43
Tailoress 34
Charwoman 32
Bricklayer Labourer 31
House Painter 31
Farm Labourer 31
Carman 25
Dressmaker 25
Laundress 25
Coachman Domestic 22
Commercial Clerk 22

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