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Melkuppam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

9
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
6
ships

Most common vessel: UMFULI XI (3 people)

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Abbu
son of Veerasami
PONGOLA XXI 1895
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Anmani
son of Kolundai Goundan
PONGOLA XXI 1895
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Kistappa Gounden
son of Muniappa Gounden
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Munian
son of Nallan
UMLAZI XIV 1901
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Munichi
son of Muthu Munien
UMFULI XI 1881
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Muthu Munien
son of Thamlunaya Reddy
UMFULI XI 1881
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Padavattal
son of Ragava Dasari
UMFULI XI 1881
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Thanjee
son of Thanappa Reddy
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Velly
son of Cunden
UMLAZI VI 1897
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