Origins of the Raffan surname

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    In 1921, most Raffans lived in london

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    Common jobs for Raffans

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    Commmon female occupations for Raffans in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Farmer's Wife

    9

    F S

    8

    Farmers Wife

    7

    Crofters Wife

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Raffans in 1921

    Farmer

    22

    Fisherman

    14

    Farm Servant

    11

    Farm Serv

    10

    Farmer's Son

    9

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