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Melvisharam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMTATA II (2 people)

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Cuppusami
son of Chundrsakara Mudaly
UMTATA II 1890
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Thavanthusari
son of Ayasan
UMTATA II 1890
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Thiruvrugadam
son of Arunachala Moly
UMVOTI XI 1883
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Vadivalu Mudaly
son of Vyapury Mudaly
UMLAZI XVII 1902
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