Find your immigration pass number, ship, and estate (Mauritius)
If your family is Tamil/Indian in Mauritius and you're researching indenture-era records (1834–1910), start with the anchor fields: immigration pass number, ship, arrival year, and sugar estate.
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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)
- A surname or ancestor name (include spelling variants)
- Father’s name (often the strongest anchor)
- Immigration pass number (if known)
- Ship name or arrival year (even approximate)
- Sugar estate or employer name
- District of origin in India (zillah / thana)
Example searches (copy/paste)
Glossary (rank + reduce confusion)
What you can prove vs guess
Can usually confirm
Name variants, parent name, immigration pass number, ship, departure/arrival window, estate assignment.
Often unclear without extra sources
Exact village mapping, extended relatives, caste/community context, and why they travelled.
Not proof by itself
Family stories without matching records or a pass number.
FAQ
Do I need a pass number to start?
No. Names, father names, ship/year, or estate can still surface likely records.
What is the Aapravasi Ghat?
The immigration depot in Port Louis where indentured labourers were processed on arrival in Mauritius. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is a photo pass?
Later immigration passes included a photograph of the labourer. If your family has one, it’s a strong anchor.
Why do spellings vary so much?
Names were recorded phonetically by clerks, often Anglicised or Frenchified. Try multiple variants.
Can I search by estate or employer?
Yes. Sugar estates and employers are strong anchors when names are common.
Is the search private?
Yes. Searches are private by default.
How do I save a record?
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Can TamizhConnect find living relatives?
Not automatically. It’s a research tool that helps you verify records and build evidence.
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