Where Does the Candler Surname Come From?

Some records give Chandler; others give Candler. Both point to the same English family name.

What is the meaning of Candler?

Taken at its root, Candler points to “Candle maker or seller”.

Is Candler the same name as Chandler?

Without the “h” of Chandler, Candler is a simpler written form of the same name. You may also find the name written Chaundler and Chantler.

Does every Candler family have a crest?

There is no single Candler family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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