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Chandler Family History
Chandler Genealogy & Family TreeChandler is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Latin word candere which means “to be bright.” It referred to someone who made and sold candles. One of the earliest known ancestors—William Chandler—was recorded in 1562. In recent years, it is often used as a given name.
Other spellings include “Chandlers,” “Channdler,” “Candler,” and “Chaundler.” Notable people with the surname include American writer Raymond Chandler (The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely, The Long Goodbye), American actor Jeff Chandler (Broken Arrow, Away All Boats, The Plunderers), Australian writer A. Betram Chandler (Beyond the Galactic Rim, Forbidden Planet, Rimghost), and American actor Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Early Edition, The Wolf of Wall Street). The first Chandler to come to America was Roger Chandler in 1620.
Chandler Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Joseph Chandler -- --, 1646 November 27, 1721
- Justinian Chandler -- --, 1615 December 0, 1664
- Frederick Francis Chandler -- --, 1898 December 0, 1948
- Samuel Chandler -- --, 1605 May 11, 1606
- Caroline Chandler -- --, 1860 December 0, 1930
Chandler Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Cynthia Chandler -- --, 1822 November 30, 1876 Ohio
- Latha Ransom Chandler -- --, 1856 December 28, 1931 Illinois
- Sinie J Chandler -- --, 1887 January 31, 1970 Missouri
- Isaac Chandler -- --, 1732 May 20, 1797 Virginia
- Robert Chandler -- --, 1729 May 22, 1792 Virginia
