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Kattivadi

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XXVI (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Kattivadi — ship, year, indenture record.
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Chengan
son of Kuppan
UMKUZI XXVI 1878
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Guruvan
son of Kuppan
UMKUZI XXVI 1878
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Kuppan
son of Muthiyalugan
UMKUZI XXVI 1878
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Mari
son of Mathu Karan
UMHLOTI II 1878
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Rami
son of Guravadu
UMKUZI XXVI 1878
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