Origins of the Ruffels surname

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    In 1921, most Ruffelses lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Ruffelses

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    Commmon female occupations for Ruffelses in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

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    House Servant

    3

    General Servant

    2

    Lab Wife

    2

    Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ruffelses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Bricklayer

    9

    At Home

    5

    Labourer On Farm

    5

    Agricul Laborer

    3

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