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Athurai

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

8
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XLVI (3 people)

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Chinnammal
son of Vavuthan
UMZINTO XLVI 1881
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Iyakannu
son of Mari
UMZINTO XLVI 1881
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Parasurama Pillai
son of Naraina Pillai
PONGOLA XLI 1902
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Parumaul
son of Narainan
UMLAZI XIV 1901
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Rangasami
son of Raman
UMKUZI XXI 1860
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Ratnam
son of Mottai
UMZINTO XLVI 1881
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Vallachi
son of Kuppan
UMKUZI XXI 1860
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Venkaten
son of Ramsamy
UMLAZI XIV 1901
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