Origins of the Ruffel surname

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    In 1921, most Ruffels lived in east

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    Common jobs for Ruffels

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    Commmon female occupations for Ruffels in 1921

    Cook

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Laundress

    3

    At Home

    2

    Cook Domestic

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ruffels in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Coach Builder

    5

    Oil And Colourman

    5

    Bricklayer

    3

    Carpenter

    3

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