Find your girmitiya pass number, ship, and year (Fiji)
In 2 minutes, connect a pass or boarding number to the right ship and arrival year.
Use Madras list clues and name variants to narrow the girmitiya records.
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Start with any ONE:
- immigrant/indenture number
- estate/plantation
- ship name OR approximate year
- depot number / emigration pass
- ancestor + father's name
- Private by default
- No DNA kits
- Evidence-first notes
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What you need (and what helps)
- Name variants (Tamil/English spellings)
- Father's name
- Pass or boarding number
- Ship name or year
- Madras list / depot clues
Example searches (copy/paste)
Glossary (rank + reduce confusion)
What you can prove vs guess
Can usually confirm
Pass/boarding number, ship name, arrival date, declared age, and father name if listed.
Often unclear without extra sources
Exact village mapping, extended relatives, and spelling variants that need cross-checks.
Not proof by itself
Family stories without matching records.
FAQ
Do I need a pass number to start?
No. Names, father names, or ship/year can still surface likely records.
What is the Madras list?
It refers to the girmitiya passenger lists recorded at the Madras depot.
Can I search by ship name only?
Yes. Ship lists can narrow a large set quickly, especially with a year.
Why are spellings inconsistent?
Names were recorded phonetically and Anglicised; try multiple variants.
Is the search private?
Yes. Searches are private by default.
How do I save a record?
Create a free account to save records and attach documents later.
Can I search by father name?
Yes. Father names are often crucial anchors.
What if I only know a year?
Use the year plus a name or ship to narrow the list.
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