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Melkuppem

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXXIV (4 people)

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Abboy
son of Nagara Gounden
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Govindammal
son of Muthusamy Gdn
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Ponnusamy
son of Abboy
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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Ramasami
son of Govindappen
HUZARA I 1892
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Singaram
son of Abboy
PONGOLA XXXIV 1900
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