South African Tamil roots · native village

Kayar

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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6
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
5
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI XXI (2 people)

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Latchmi
son of B Kolaka Nd
Signal-matched
UMLAZI XXI 1904
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Lutchmy
son of Venketrama Pillay
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UMFULI IX 1878
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Munian
son of Iyasamy
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VIMEIRA II 1879
Present-day Kayar · Tiruporur talukView on Google Maps →
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Muthiyalu Naidu
son of Rama Naidu
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UMLAZI XXI 1904
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Ragaven
son of Veerarajoo Maistry
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UMFULI I 1860
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Virabadran
son of Virabadran
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UMVOTI IX 1882
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