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Candler Family History

Candler Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia and southeastern England): variant of Chandler. German: variant of Kandler and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Candler is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Candler family from?

You can see how Candler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Candler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Candler families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Candler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Candler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Candler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Candler. 22% of Candler men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Candler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candler were Farm Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Candler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Candler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Candler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Candler. For the veterans among your Candler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Candler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Candler in 1946 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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