Find your registration number, ship, and employer (Seychelles)

If your family is Tamil/Indian in Seychelles and you’re researching indenture-era records, start with the anchor fields: registration number, ship, arrival year, and employer.

Records are sparse and use mixed English/French — TamizhConnect helps you search variants quickly and save every clue.

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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 (English and French spellings)
  • Father’s name
  • Registration or indenture number (if known)
  • Ship name or arrival year
  • Employer name
  • District of origin in India

Example searches (copy/paste)

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Glossary (rank + reduce confusion)

Registration record / indenture registerRegistration numberVictoria (capital, Mahé)Mahé (main island)EmployerColonial registerShip / voyageMixed transliteration (English / French)Return passageDistrict of origin

What you can prove vs guess

Can usually confirm

Name variants, parent name, registration number, ship, arrival date, and employer when listed.

Often unclear without extra sources

Exact village in India, extended family connections, and inconsistent mixed-language spellings.

Not proof by itself

Family stories without matching records.

FAQ

Are Seychelles indenture records complete?

No. The Seychelles dataset is smaller and sparser than larger colonies. Use what’s available as a starting point.

Do I need a registration number to start?

No. Names, father names, ship/year, or employer can still surface likely records.

Why are records in both English and French?

Seychelles was administered by both France and Britain. Records may use either language or a mix.

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 evidence later.

Can I search by employer?

Yes. Employer names help narrow results, especially for common names.

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You don't need a full name or exact dates. A village, a common surname, a ship name, or even a rough year all work — the search returns near-matches and lets you rank them. If you only know one detail, start with that; more clues can be added later.
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