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
School 1,290
General Labourer 131
Farm Labourer 126
General Servant (domestic) 92
Private Means 85
Labourer 73
None 68
Domestic Servant 58
Clerk 54
Carpenter 50
Bricklayer 49
Dressmaker 49
Farmer 49
Carman 47
House Painter 44
Laundress 43
Cook (domestic) 37
Housemaid (domestic) 34
Dress Maker 34
General Servant Domestic 33
At School 32
Gardener Domestic 32
Shop Assistant 32
At Home 30
Scholar 30

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