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THAYI

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 53660 | Father: GOVINDEN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria

ShipUmzinto V
Year1893
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No53660
ArrivalDec 1893 Umzinto V Madras
EmployerKearsney Estates Kearsney Stanger Sugar

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NARAINASAMI

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Indenture No: 38219 | Father: SHUNMUGAM | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia

ShipUmvoti XXIII
Year1889
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No38219
ArrivalJun 1889 Umvoti XXIII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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CUPPAN

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Indenture No: 38230 | Father: ANNASAMI | Sex: M | Caste: Vannia

ShipUmvoti XXIII
Year1889
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No38230
ArrivalJun 1889 Umvoti XXIII Madras
EmployerNatal Government Railways Inc.Railw Service

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ABBOY

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Indenture No: 26598 | Father: NARAINASAMY | Sex: M | Caste: Balija

ShipMars IV
Year1882
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No26598
ArrivalJan 1882 Mars IV Madras
EmployerRosehill Estate Rosehill Estate Durban sugar

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ASALAMA

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Indenture No: 21507 | Father: NAYATAN | Sex: F | Caste: Paria

ShipVimeira II
Year1879
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No21507
ArrivalSep 1879 Vimeira II Madras
EmployerVambely Asian

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RAMANGULU

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Indenture No: 21718 | Father: VIRASAMY | Sex: M | Caste: Washerman

ShipVimeira II
Year1879
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No21718
ArrivalSep 1879 Vimeira II Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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ANTHU

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Indenture No: 22205 | Father: LAZAR | Sex: M | Caste: Pariah

ShipCarnatic I
Year1879
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No22205
ArrivalNov 1879 Carnatic I Madras
EmployerPhillips, I.W. Other

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LATCHMOO

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 22217 | Father: VEERASAMY | Sex: F | Caste: Balija

ShipCarnatic I
Year1879
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No22217
ArrivalNov 1879 Carnatic I Madras
EmployerMoreland, J.H.B. Other

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KASIDASAMI

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Indenture No: 16834 | Father: MUNIYA PILLAY | Sex: M | Caste: Shepherd

ShipUmvoti IV
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No16834
ArrivalMay 1878 Umvoti IV Madras
EmployerWoodward, R.B. Other

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CHELLEE

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19022 | Father: POLOOGADOO | Sex: G | Caste: Wuppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19022
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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POLEE

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19027 | Father: VIRASAMI | Sex: F | Caste: Oppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19027
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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CHELLEE

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Indenture No: 19028 | Father: VIRASAMI | Sex: G | Caste: Oppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19028
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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LUTCHMEE

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Indenture No: 19031 | Father: RAMUDU | Sex: F | Caste: Oppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19031
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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MUNGA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19033 | Father: VENKETRAMUDU | Sex: F | Caste: Oppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19033
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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UKKAMMA

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19053 | Father: MOONEGADOO | Sex: F | Caste: Oppara

ShipInveravon I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19053
ArrivalAug 1878 Inveravon I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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PERUMAL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19238 | Father: MUTHU | Sex: M | Caste: Paria

ShipUmvoti V
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19238
ArrivalAug 1878 Umvoti V Madras
EmployerReynolds Brothers Umzinto Sugar

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PERUMALL

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 19822 | Father: VEERASAWMY | Sex: M | Caste: Pariah

ShipVimeira I
Year1878
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No19822
ArrivalSep 1878 Vimeira I Madras
EmployerNatal Plantation Company Other

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SEVACAMY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 15107 | Father: VALAYUDEN | Sex: G | Caste: Pulli

ShipSuffolk I
Year1877
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No15107
ArrivalOct 1877 Suffolk I Madras
EmployerVelloyden - 4887 Asian

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MOONEE

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 4619 | Father: THONGADOO | Sex: F | Caste: Gentoo

ShipRegina
Year1865
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No4619
ArrivalFeb 1865 Regina Madras
EmployerCrozier, T.W.K. Winterton Other

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OOMUD KHAN

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Indenture No: 5141 | Father: HOOSSAIN KHAN | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim

ShipArdberg
Year1865
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No5141
ArrivalJun 1865 Ardberg Madras
EmployerMaidstone Sugar Estate (T.Cook) Maidstone Sugar

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NARRAINEN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 5142 | Father: MOOTOO | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipArdberg
Year1865
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No5142
ArrivalJun 1865 Ardberg Madras
EmployerPalmer, W. Cato Manor Durban Sugar

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CHINAMAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 5485 | Father: THANDROYEN | Sex: F | Caste: Gentoo

ShipPorchester
Year1865
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No5485
ArrivalSep 1865 Porchester Madras
EmployerHarvey, Albert John Camborne Verulam Other

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ARNACHELLUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2373 | Father: SOOBROYEN | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2373
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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THOYLAMOY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2374 | Father: VALOYDEN | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2374
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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THYAMAH

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Indenture No: 2375 | Father: ARNACHELLUM | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2375
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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MOONEESAUMY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2376 | Father: ARUGHOSY | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2376
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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THYAMAH

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Indenture No: 2377 | Father: NARRAINSAUMY | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2377
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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THOYEE

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2378 | Father: CUNDASAUMY | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2378
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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YAGAPEN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2379 | Father: NYNAN | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2379
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerGreig, W. Other

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CHINAMAH

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2380 | Father: VEERASAUMY | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2380
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerGreig, W. Other

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NURSOO

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2381 | Father: NARSIAH | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2381
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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PALIUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2382 | Father: SAGAR | Sex: G | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2382
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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RAMASAUMY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2383 | Father: DASAPAH | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2383
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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IYLANDUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2384 | Father: VAINBEELEE | Sex: F | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2384
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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PATHNUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2385 | Father: RAMASAUMY | Sex: G | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2385
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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MOONEESAUMY

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2386 | Father: POINUMBALUM | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2386
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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VISVANDEN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2387 | Father: POINUMBALUM | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2387
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerDurban Hospital (Natal Government) Addington Durban Service

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CHENGEBROYEN

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2388 | Father: VENCATAPAH | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2388
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerLeuchars, George One House Estate Greytown Other

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THOMAS

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Indenture No: 2389 | Father: PETER | Sex: M | Caste: Christian

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2389
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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VEEREE NEEDRE

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Indenture No: 2390 | Father: MICHAEL | Sex: F | Caste: Christian

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2390
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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MICHAEL

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Indenture No: 2391 | Father: THOMAS | Sex: M | Caste: Christian

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2391
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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ARLANDUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2392 | Father: THOMAS | Sex: B | Caste: Christian

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2392
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerSpringfield Estates (H.J.Milner) Sugar

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SHUNMOOGUM

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2393 | Father: ARNAGHESY | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar | UNFIT TO WORK CARDIAC DISEASE

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2393
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerGreig, W. Other

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RAGAVALOO

Listed in the GLDC archive.

Indenture No: 2394 | Father: CHENGLEROYDOO | Sex: M | Caste: Malabar | VAGRANT PAUPER INVALID

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2394
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerLyle & Reynolds Nonoti & Kirkly Vale Stanger Other

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SHEIK MUSTAN

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Indenture No: 2395 | Father: ABDOOLAH KHAN | Sex: M | Caste: Muslim

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2395
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerNoon's Sugar Estate Other

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HYATH BEE

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Indenture No: 2396 | Father: SHEIK EMAM | Sex: F | Caste: Muslim

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2396
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerNoon's Sugar Estate Other

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RABOS BEE

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Indenture No: 2397 | Father: SHEIK MUSTOOM | Sex: G | Caste: Muslim

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2397
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerNoon's Sugar Estate Other

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SHEIK RYMAN

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Indenture No: 2398 | Father: SHEIK MUSTOOM | Sex: B | Caste: Muslim

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2398
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerNoon's Sugar Estate Other

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GOVINDOO RAJOO

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Indenture No: 2399 | Father: VENEANAH | Sex: M | Caste: Gentoo | GOLDSMITH WORKING AT POINT AFTER INDENTURES

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2399
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerLeuchars, George One House Estate Greytown Other

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DAVEED

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Indenture No: 2400 | Father: ANTHONEE | Sex: M | Caste: Christian

ShipRajasthana
Year1864
OriginMADRAS
DestinationSouth Africa
Indenture No2400
ArrivalJan 1864 Rajasthana Madras
EmployerWilkinson, George Henry Pmburg Other

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Understanding Tamil Indenture Records (1834-1920)

What Are Tamil Indenture Records?

Tamil indenture records are historical documents from 1834-1920 that tracked Indian laborers who migrated to British, French, and Dutch colonies under contract (indenture) labor systems. After the abolition of slavery in 1833, colonial plantations needed workers — over 1.5 million Indians, including approximately 500,000 Tamils, migrated as indentured laborers to sugar estates, tea plantations, and infrastructure projects across the world.

These records include ship manifests, immigration passes, arrival registers, and employment contracts. They typically contain the migrant's name, father's name, age, caste, village of origin (often in Tamil Nadu), physical description, ship name, departure port, arrival date, and destination.

Major Destinations for Tamil Migrants

Mauritius (1834-1910)

241,000+ recordsvia III (Indentured Immigration Index)

Largest Tamil diaspora destination. Ships departed from Madras and Pondicherry every 2-3 weeks during peak migration (1860-1890). Voyage duration: 6-8 weeks.

Fiji (1879-1916)

12,000+ recordsvia Girmitiya Madras

Tamil migrants from Madras Presidency. "Girmitiya" (from English "agreement") refers to indentured laborers. Voyage: 8-10 weeks via Colombo.

South Africa – Natal (1860-1911)

152,000+ recordsvia GLDC (Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre)

Natal sugar estates. The Truro (1860) — the first indentured ship — departed from Madras. Voyage: 10-12 weeks via Cape of Good Hope.

United Kingdom — passenger lists (1890-1960)

6,000+ recordsvia TNA (The National Archives, Kew)

UK outward passenger lists (Board of Trade BT 26/27) — ships leaving British ports for India and the colonies. Catalogue-level: useful for provenance, not per-person names.

Suriname (1873-1916)

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Dutch Guiana plantations. Tamil migrants via British India. Ships departed Madras and Calcutta. Voyage: 8-10 weeks.

Origin Ports and Ship Routes

Madras (Chennai) — Primary Departure Port

The vast majority of Tamil migrants departed from Madras Harbor. Recruitment centers (depots) operated in Madras city where migrants underwent medical examination, received travel documents (immigration pass), and boarded ships. Common routes: Madras → Mauritius (6-8 weeks), Madras → Fiji (8-10 weeks via Colombo), Madras → Guyana/Trinidad (10-12 weeks via Cape of Good Hope).

Pondicherry (Puducherry) — French Territory

French colonial port serving migrants to French colonies (Reunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique) and some British destinations. Smaller volume than Madras but significant for southern Tamil Nadu districts (Tanjore, Tiruchirapalli).

Notable Ships in Tamil Indenture Migration

Hundreds of ships transported Tamil migrants between 1834-1920. Major vessels include:

Truro

Madras → Guyana (1860s), Natal

Sheila

Madras → Mauritius (1850s-70s)

Hesperus

Madras → Mauritius & Caribbean

Atlas

Madras → Fiji & Mauritius

British Empire

Madras → Natal, South Africa

Ganges

Multiple routes from Madras

Main

Madras → Trinidad (1870s-90s)

Syria

Madras → Mauritius & Réunion

Fath Al Salem

Early ship to Trinidad (1840s-50s)

Ship manifests list each passenger with detailed information, making them invaluable genealogical sources. Search by ship name above if you know your ancestor's vessel.

What Information Do Indenture Records Contain?

Typical fields in Tamil indenture records:

Full name of migrant

Often transliterated from Tamil

Father's name (patronymic)

Critical for Tamil identification

Age at departure

Usually 18-35 years old

Caste / community

E.g., Pariah, Vellala, Naidu

Village of origin

District and taluk when recorded

Physical description

Height, marks, complexion

Ship name

Vessel that transported them

Indenture/pass number

Unique identifier

Departure & arrival dates

Exact dates when recorded

Destination & estate

Colony and employer assignment

Family relationships

If migrating with spouse/children

Note: The level of detail varies by colonial archive, time period, and record type. Earlier records (1840s-1860s) tend to have less information than later ones (1880s-1920).

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