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Kavalur

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

7
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI VI (4 people)

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Named emigrants from Kavalur — ship, year, indenture record.
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Devanay
son of Ponnan
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Kuppan
son of Maruthai
UMZINTO XXXI 1903
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Kuppen
son of Velen
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Muthan
son of N. Lachan
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Ponni
son of Muthan
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Ramasami Pillai
son of Thanamany Pillai
CONGELLA XXII 1896
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Tholasi Pillai
son of Sesha Pillai
CONGELLA XXII 1896
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