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Kuyilam

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXIV (4 people)

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Latchmy
son of Munsamy Odayan
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Munsamy Odayan
son of Chengappa Odayan
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Oonamalay
son of Narrainan
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Valayudam
son of Munsamy Odayan
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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