South African Tamil roots · native village

Balapuram

Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu · historically North Arcot

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7
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
5
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XXIII (3 people)

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Chengadu
son of Cherrana
Signal-matched
UMVOTI III 1877
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Mari
son of Munian
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXIII 1901
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Munian
son of Ettiyan
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UMZINTO XXIII 1901
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Munian
son of Ellappa Reddy
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UMVOTI XXI 1888
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Murugan
son of Ponnan
Signal-matched
UMVOTI XIX 1887
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Sanji
son of Gengan
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXIII 1901
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Valayudu Gounden
son of Bodyreddy Gn.
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXXVII 1901
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